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Feldenkrais Classes

Developed by Moshe Feldenkrais (1904-84), an eminent physicist who also helped introduce Judo to Europe, The Feldenkrais Method is beginning to find its place as one of the most effective methods in the field of movement and body/mind or ‘somatic’ learning. Already well established in Germany, Israel and the US, it has become best known in areas of the dance, musIc and performing worlds in the UK. However, its extraordinary possibilities are starting to be recognised far more widely now.

The method works by helping you become aware of what you actually do. For example: If a friend sees you coming down the road, they will recognise you from your walk before they can see your face: everyone’s walk is unique – like their handwriting. Interlace your fingers. And then try interlacing them the other way, with the other thumb on top. How does it feel?

We all have our own way of doing things that feels familiar, that feels ‘right: that we can say feels somehow ‘like me’ - even if we aren’t clear exactly what that is. Some of these patterns and habits will serve us
well and some will not. Some will limit us in what we want to do and some may eventually cause discomfort or even injury and pain.

Moshe Feldenkrais created thousands of clear, accessible movement classes involving gentle movements, carefully crafted to help the participant explore their own particular habits in movement and ‘posture’. Based on sound neurological principles, the classes help the participant become aware of their patterns and in the process open up new possibilities so they can do what they want in life more easily, comfortably, efficiently, gracefully – with less effort, pain and strain.

When you know what you do, you can do what you want’
Moshe Feldenkrais

From September 2007 Victoria will be offering individual Feldenkrais sessions also, in which the practitioner uses touch to help the client (or ‘student) explore specific interests or difficulties.

Victoria Worsley holds Feldenkrais classes at the Haelan Centre on Tuesdays 7:45pm - 9:00pm

Fees and Booking
£42 for 6 classes (waged) £36 (un-waged/low waged)
£8.50 drop in (waged) £7.50 (un-waged/low-waged)

Please wear loose clothes
Please call Victoria before coming for the first time. Classes are limited to 7 people.

Sunday workshops: see workshops for details
10.30pm-3.30pm; price £30.00 (waged) £25 (un-waged/low-waged)

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