Chat with the Assistant Trainer Series - Margaret Kaye

The use of hands in ATM and FI

Our primary role as Feldenkrais practitioners is communicating new pathways with people through movement. This is conveyed through verbal communication and touch. We are taught many aspects of these in our trainings, yet there are many elements to explore. When teaching an ATM we communicate movement possibilities though verbal guidance. How do we refine this to express our personal style while conveying the underlying philosophy of the method, in such a way that engages the participants? When giving an FI how, when and why do we speak with the participant?  And how do we convey meaning through touch? In such a way that they can learn and integrate new possibilities of embodied action? We will discuss these components of communication, with some ideas from Margaret….

About Margaret Kaye

Margaret Kaye has run an active practice since graduation from the Melbourne Feldenkrais Professional…