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The Feldenkrais® method is all about reorganising the self, breaking bad habits and forming new connections that help to improve general movement. We have dedicated Feldenkrais® practitioners/teachers who will take you through the lesson and help you to move in a way that is right for you, working to free up your mind and body.
What is the
Feldenkrais® method?
The Feldenkrais® method was the brainchild of Moshé Feldenkrais®, an engineer and physicist with a keen interest in human movement and learning patterns. His aim was to create a movement method that would help people become more aware of themselves, to improve their ability and “to turn the impossible into possible, to turn the difficult into the easy and the easy into the pleasant. Only activities that are pleasant will become part of a man’s habits and serve him at all times. When learning to move, one should be aware of how one is moving.” – Moshé Feldenkrais®
Feldenkrais® lessons lead to improvements that can be felt in day-to-day life. A lesson will probably feel different to anything you have ever done before. Teachers don’t demonstrate movements as the lesson is all about your interpretation of the instructions based on your own experiences, so you can understand more about your own self. They will, however, guide you individually when needed. Feldenkrais® can help to improve movement and day-to-day functionality, giving you more freedom and a better quality of life.
The benefits
of Feldenkrais®
Feldenkrais® has lasting implications for the way you move and the way in which your body functions. Here are some of the core benefits:
- More comfortable movement. Your teacher will ensure that you only move where it feels comfortable, as this is how you teach the nervous system to reconnect with primal pathways.
- Brain training. Feldenkrais® is a way of reprogramming/reawakening the nervous system, allowing it to form new connections to improve movement and make it more seamless.
- Improved posture. Those new connections in your brain help you to move in ways that are better for the self, making good posture/freer movement available to you.
- A calmer life. There are benefits for the brain too. Feldenkrais® programmes your mind and self to work together more effectively, influencing all areas of your mind.
- Back to basics. Feldenkrais® movement often harks back to different stages of development, undoing bad habits and reawakening more efficient, primal ways of doing things, which feel new yet familiar.
FIND THE RIGHT CLASS FOR YOU
Speak to Ismini to discuss your requirements and find the best class for your needs.
We’re based at The Pavillion, 31 Angel Lane, Tonbridge TN9 1GF if you want to pop in, alternatively call 01732 669683, email info@isministudios.com or contact us online.
Taking a Feldenkrais® lesson
with Ismini Studios
We work with people who have a good understanding of Feldenkrais® as well as those who know little about the movement method.
This is what to expect from your class:
- You can participate in Feldenkrais® on your own or in a small group, with the teacher paying close attention to everyone. They don’t demonstrate moves, they simply observe and encourage.
- Do what feels right for you. Interpret the instructions how you see fit – this will be revealing about your body and your mind, giving you a starting point to work from.
- We advise people to book a block of lessons, so you will have the chance to explore Feldenkrais® thoroughly. You won’t necessarily feel the benefits straight away – it takes perseverance.
If you choose a one-to-one Feldenkrais® lesson, this is called a functional integration. The practitioner will move your joints very gently to reawaken primal pathways rooted deep in the nervous system. This helps to reorganise the self for better functionality, physiological and psychological freedom, and a better feeling of relaxation and being at home with yourself. The mind reconnects to the self through the nervous system to become the one being that it really is.
Your Feldenkrais® toolkit
You really won’t need much for a Feldenkrais® lesson. You will work in bare feet or ToeSox, so there is no need to bring trainers. Please wear comfortable clothing that allows you to move freely. Mats and any other equipment required will be provided by your teacher.
Book your
Feldenkrais® lesson
Lessons vary – please get in touch so we can arrange a time for you to come along to a lesson.
Telephone: 01732 669683
Email: info@isministudios.com
