Feedback from group sessions.
I found it very interesting to see the progression from a restrained movement at the beginning to the instant where everything falls into place and the movement of the head and the pelvis become coordinated!
Restoration expert, Magali. Geneva.
The jaw exercise we did before christmas. After that, my hip pain disappeared. Thought you would be interested to hear that but I didn't want to disturb you over the holidays.
Petra. Office worker. Berlin.
I just had the funniest sensation walking up the stairs. As if my legs were flying. Without weight.
Annika. Manager, British Airways, Frankfurt.
I've got three daughters and they all said "What's with you? You've grown taller." I'm 6 foot 3 inches!
Chris. Senior manager, UK education sector.
„I find it interesting when you do a movement so slowly, which we never do in our lives, ever …. then you become very acutely aware … just noticing when you do it slowly, you go „ah, there’s a blockage there, or it doesn’t quite want to move there. Awareness is something that we just don’t get in our day to day…“ Olivia, 60
What will your experience of Feldenkrais be like?
People understand that mdinful movement and the Feldenkrais Method are different from regular fitness and exercise, and once they notice an increase in mobility, or a reduction in pain, or a new found ability, or when they have their first ‚Aha!‘ experience as they feel something in their body that they never felt before, they are convinced that doing Feldenkrais can bring about profound changes in areas of their lives that they didn’t think could be changed.
That is what makes my job so fulfilling.
People often come to Feldenkrais to improve physical problems (like back pain), or functional movements (such as walking, sitting, typing). Every person has their own reason to come.
Feldenkrais works on multiple levels: movement, thought, and emotion, which can all find a different balance after a few courses. Every person has their own unique outcome.
It makes sense that the improvement of the body also leads to the improvement of the mind, and vice versa. We use the word „holistic“.
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„This awareness is something that we just don’t get in our day-to-day, when we are just dashing like a bull dog through life.“ Olivia.
It is interesting to feel the way that everything balances better …. Trevor, 88. & Jutta, 86
„I enjoy the fact that it is not stressful. … I find yoga increasingly stressful, the balance poses and things like that.“ Kevin.
„I also find doing Feldenkrais, I have to slow myself down … which is really good, because then as you say, you feel a lot more.“ Jutta. 86
When is Feldenkrais not for you.
Feldenkrais is not a talk therapy, but it can support your holistic well-being.
Feldenkrais is not a medical activity, but it supports your health. If you have a medical condition, first see your doctor for advice.
Deep seated changes require you to be an engaged and active participant in your health. If this is not where you are currently at, it may not yet be the right time to do Feldenkrais. If you are unsure, do 3 to 5 sessions, then decide.
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