Why does Feldenkrais work?
How Does the Feldenkrais Method Work? The Feldenkrais Method uses enhancement of one’s awareness to address dormant areas of the self and promote larger and more graceful motions, utilizing the nervous system’s own ability to create change and improve movement.
What is the purpose of Feldenkrais?
The Feldenkrais Method uses enhancement of one’s awareness to address dormant areas of the self and promote larger and more graceful motions, utilizing the nervous system’s own ability to create change and improve movement.
What does Feldenkrais help with?
On a more practical level, the Feldenkrais Method helps people with backaches or muscle and joint pain to discover new options for easier, more pleasurable movement. It helps athletes, musicians, and dancers to “fine tune” themselves for competition or performance.
Can Feldenkrais help arthritis?
For people with arthritis, the Feldenkrais Method can help to reduce friction, swelling, and inflammation in the joints, and can interrupt cycles of pain and tension. In addition, once a person is able to move more comfortably, he may be able to start engaging in more strenuous aerobic or strength-building exercises.
Who developed the Feldenkrais Method?
Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais
The Feldenkrais Method® of somatic education is a powerful and revolutionary approach to improving your life that uses gentle, mindful movement to bring new awareness and possibility into every aspect of your life. Developed by Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais, the Feldenkrais Method has helped millions of people worldwide.
Where did Feldenkrais originate?
The Feldenkrais Method originated with Moshe Feldenkrais, born in Russia in 1904, who had training in the disciplines of mathematics, engineering, physics and martial arts. He developed this method while trying to recover from severe knee injuries, which he had incurred participating in soccer and judo.
What is Feldenkrais used for?
The Feldenkrais Method is a somatic, or body-oriented, intervention designed to help people reconnect with their bodies and learn ways to move with greater efficiency. It may help a person increase vitality, coordination, and achieve overall improved well-being.
How long does it take to become a Feldenkrais practitioner?
A Feldenkrais professional training program has 40 class days per year and lasts 4 years. Every class day consists of 5 class hours, so in total we provide 200 teaching hours per year or 800 teaching hours over 4 years.