Introduction to the Feldenkrais Method® of somatic education Sharon Costianes, GCFP.

Introduction to the Feldenkrais Method®

of somatic education

Sharon Costianes, GCFP

Overview What is the Feldenkrais Method® (FM)?

Why I chose this work

Who was Moshé Feldenkrais?

Two ways to do this work and why they are effective

Practical applications for the FM

Felden-what?!The Feldenkrais Method® is a somatic educational system designed by Moshé Feldenkrais (1904-1984).

Utilizing non-invasive touch, movement, and verbal direction students learn to:

• increase awareness

• improve movement repertoire

• expand and refine the use of the self

• reduce pain or limitations in movement

• promote general well-being

Who benefits from Feldenkrais work?

Performing artists Athletes Children Elders Injury recovery Chronic usage

injury Stroke Chonic or acute

pain

Many others!

Who am I?

Sharon CostianesGuild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner™

[email protected](607) 227-7590

Center for Movement and Music

Dr. Moshé Feldenkrais (1904 - 1984) Jujitsu and Judo

master Knee injury - soccer Physicist Engineer

and inventor 1942 begins teaching

in England 1954 Tel Aviv living

solely by teaching his Method

How the Method works

Human development

Learning through touch, movement, and awareness

Self-image

Functional Integration®

Individual, hands-on sessions using non-invasive touch and gentle movements

Focus on function and integration of new information into daily life

Awareness Through Movement®Group classes - use verbal

instruction to increase awareness and explore prescribed movement patterns

Organic learning environment

Stochastic Process (trial and error)

Creativity

Exploration

Information Resourceswww.bodysongcenter.com

current class offerings, basic descriptive information

www.feldenkrais.com Feldenkrais Guild of North Americaresearch findings, biographical information, articles, national practitioner search

Feldenkrais, Moshe Awareness Through Movement

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