Classes
My movement classes are open to everyone. The only thing you need to be able to do is get up and down from the floor independently. Classes are based on a gentle, scientifically proven, movement method that works directly with the nervous system and the brain's plasticity to bring about lasting change.
Each class is an invitation to explore your own movement. You move slowly at your own pace, paying close attention to your own sensations as you move. Using your awareness you will gradually begin to notice small patterns of movement that restrict you. During the class new pathways of movement will open up to you, allowing you to break free of these restrictions and move more freely.
It is a somatic process; which means you focus very closely on your own internal sensations to guide you. Because your awareness is so vital to the process we call these classes Awareness Through Movement lessons.
Many of the movements we explore are based on early developmental movements, others are based on everyday functional movements which can help you in actions such as sitting, standing, walking, reaching, turning and bending down. Lessons help you to make lasting changes to your balance, coordination, flexibility and breathing and help you move through life with more comfort and ease. The lessons are excellent for both injury prevention and recovery and address the imbalances caused by illness or surgery.
In the class, we move within our own range and ability staying as comfortable as possible at all times; this is essential for learning. We rest after each movement so we have time to feel the differences that are occurring. You have time to focus completely on yourself and your own movement.
Sometimes we explore movement lying on our back, sometimes we lie on our side and occasionally we lie on our front.
Awareness through movement lessons...make the impossible possible, then easy, comfortable, pleasurable and finally aesthetically pleasing'
Moshé Feldenkrais