The Feldenkrais Method® of somatic education
The Feldenkrais Method® uses movement to educate the nervous and muscular systems. There are two ways to experience the Feldenkrais Method®:
Functional Integration® and Awareness Through Movement®
Functional Integration®
Functional Integration® is the one-on-one component. In a Functional Integration® lesson, the teacher uses gentle, noninvasive touch and words. Revolving around the improvement the client is seeking, sessions are often deeply relaxing with improvements that unfold for days afterwards. Learn more about private sessions with Cynthia Allen >>
Awareness Though Movement®
In Awareness Though Movement® classes, the teacher gives verbal directions and cues, leading students to explore movement sequences. The movement sequences, simple as they appear, promote learning. Initially students note subtle changes such as increased range of motion. Over time, these initial gains lead to significant change. View the current FLN class schedule >>
Who can benefit?
Anyone wishing to improve their performance in sports, performing arts, martial arts, yoga, and more.
Those struggling with:
- Musculoskeletal pain/discomfort (including back pain)
- Neurological conditions including stroke, cerebral palsy, or Parkinson’s disease
- Loss of function and mobility
- Feeling stuck in life
- Recovery after trauma
The curious wishing to explore the possibilities.
About Dr. Feldenkrais
Moshe Feldenkrais, D.Sc (1904-1984) was born in Russia and immigrated to Israel at the age of 13. He became an engineer, physicist, and martial artist.
Dr. Feldenkrais, a vital, physically active man, applied his background as a researcher and Judo master to improve his own life when his health presented a seemingly insurmountable challenge.
His studies included many disciplines including psychology, childhood development, Eastern medicine, philosophy and neurophysiology. From this inquiry the Feldenkrais Method® was born.
“Feldenkrais is not just pushing muscles around but changing things in the brain itself.”
Dr. Karl Pribram, Neuroscientist
Resources
Go to Cynthia’s Blog to read articles, see past media coverage, and download podcasts of short movement lessons.
Find out more about the method, your special interests, and Dr. Feldenkrais at Feldenkrais.com
Feldenkrais, Feldenkrais Method, Functional Integration, and Awareness Through Movement are service marks and Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner a certification mark of the Feldenkrais Guild® of North America.