By increasing our potential to move, we can free ourselves of damaging habits, and choose our movements in a way that best suits our day-to-day activities. People who have been treated using the Feldenkrais Method® notice an almost immediate change in their everyday lives. From straightforward things like improved posture, and easier breathing, to broader, overall sensations such as feeling more comfortable in their own skin, a feeling of lightness, and a general improvement to their emotional, physical, and mental well-being. Dr. Feldenkrais believed that our body and our spirit are integral to each other, and should be treated as a whole, and therefore, improving our movement is an essential tool in improving our psyche. What made Dr. Feldenkrais’ approach so unique, was his applied practical approach to teaching – which emphasized the learning process itself, rather than the final intended results.
The Feldenkrais Method® is effective as both a treatment of existing physical ailments, and as a preventative measure to assure long term health and well-being. The method has gained worldwide acclaim, and is in demand in clinics, medical centers, commercial gyms, rehabilitation centers, schools, and private institutions that promote health and well-being.
The Method utilizes our mind’s miraculous dexterity and ability to learn new patterns, and recognizes the eternal bond between our natural development as human beings and the direct connection this development has with our nervous system. It’s those fundamentals, which make up the core of the method, which is taught in two different ways, that connected and complimentary to each other: The individual sessions – Functional Integration®, and group sessions – Awareness Through Movement®.