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About the
Feldenkrais Method¨
of Movement Education
by Lawrence Wm. Goldfarb
© 2001, 2003 Mind In Motion
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Developed by engineer and martial artist Moshe Feldenkrais (1904-1984), the Feldenkrais Method of movement education is now practiced the world over. The methodÕs application ranges from rehabilitation and injury prevention to music instruction, dance and theatre education, and athletic training. Feldenkrais lessons can address the ways of moving and holding that lead to pain and injury, improve everyday movements and refine highly skilled activities and, most importantly, deepen pleasure in daily life. The method is most effective for learning complex and refined skills, developing the ÒsixthÓ senseÑkinesthesiaÑthe perception of movement, and changing oneÕs own habits and ways of moving.
The following articles take an anecdotal approach to introducing the philosophy and practice of the method. The first article describes the method, the second explains our approach, and the others tell the stories of three different individual hands-on Functional Integration¨ sessions.
Felden-WHAT
The Three C's
Accidentally On Purpose
The Pattern Makes the Problem
The Teacher Learns
NB: These articles, written by Lawrence Wm. Goldfarb, CFT, Ph.D., were published in Mind In Motion's TELEKINESIS newsletter or IN TOUCH, the
newsletter of the FELDENKRAIS GUILD of North America.
The following article offers a theoretical and scientific explanation of coordinated movement and how the method utilizes this understanding:
Why Robots Fall Down
For many people, the best aspect of the method is that Awareness Through Movement¨ lessons are something they can do for themselves. Here is a sample lesson, as well as an article for anyone who has never experienced a Feldenkrais lesson (or wants to learn about how to profit most from the lesson).
How to benefit from Awareness
Through Movement¨ lessons
Sample lesson: Frogs Legs
To find a practitioner near you, please consult with your local
Feldenkrais professional Guild or association:
Feldenkrais
Guilds & Associations
If youÕre interested in purchasing books and audio taped lessons, please contact:
Feldenkrais Resources
P.O. Box 2067
Berkeley, CA 94702
Phone: [1] (510) 540-7600
Toll-free: [1] (800) 765-1907
Fax: [1] (510) 540-7683
E-mail: FeldenRes@aol.com
Web: www.feldenkraisresources.com
To find out about accredited training programs around the world,
contact:
Feldenkrais Guild¨ of North America
3611 SW Hood Avenue, Suite 100
Portland, OR 97201
Phone: [1] (503) 221-6612
Toll-free: [1] (800) 775-2118
Fax: [1] (503) 221-6616
E-mail: guild@feldenkrais.com
Web: www.feldenkrais.com
You can learn about accredited trainings programs in Europe at:
www.eurotab.org
About The Method
Felden-What
The Three C's
Accidentally On Purpose
The Pattern Makes The
Problem
The Teacher Learns
Sample Lesson
How To Benefit
From ATM
Why Robots Fall Down
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