We stand in solidarity with those who oppose the systemic perpetration of violence and oppression against people of color in the United States throughout its history. We also embrace and acknowledge the full potential and humanity of individuals regardless of age, gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, physical [...]
by Frederick Schjang, GCFP June is LGBTQ Pride Month. For the past several years, I have taught Feldenkrais® classes and special programs to LGBTQ elders at a center where most of the other fitness and wellness classes had failed for lack of participation. I think I know one reason why [...]
by Tiffany Sankary, GCFP “With paying attention, learning, doing, we improve and enlarge our horizons.” - Moshe Feldenkrais What's the relationship between our physical vision and our creative vision? What's the relationship between the quality of our movement and the quality of our imagination? When you feel tight, stuck, blocked, [...]
(Adapted from article originally published on feldenkraisguild.com) David Webber, a literal "visionary" in the Feldenkrais® community, died on April 16, 2018. David became internationally known in the last decade of his life for his Seeing Clearly work, in which he integrated the Feldenkrais Method® with Buddhist practices, the Bates Method, and [...]
The Feldenkrais Method® of somatic education teaches its values of awareness, self-development through learning, and the fulfillment of human potential. As we reflect on current events, the effects of systemic racism and the myriad ways in which people of color are deprived of their lives, livelihoods, and opportunities, we must [...]
by MaryBeth Smith, GCFP Is it just me, or are you also mildly annoyed with the steady stream of social media posts about people who have done amazing things with their spare time during coronavirus lockdown? For example, a woman in India has transformed her apartment balcony into a producing [...]
by MaryBeth Smith, GCFPArticle originally appeared on the SomaQuest blog During the pandemic, many Feldenkrais® students have continued to attend classes online. My students tell me they value the opportunity to maintain some consistency in their routines, and to have the variety of another activity to break up the time [...]
by Mark Reese Moshe Pinhas Feldenkrais was born on May 6, 1904, in Slavuta, in the present-day Ukrainian Republic. When he was a small boy his family moved to the nearby town of Korets. By 1912 his family moved to Baranovich in what is, today, Belarus. While Baranovich endured many [...]
We welcome you to the world of the Feldenkrais Method® of somatic education!If you are planning to enjoy a class online at home, here are a just a few things you need to know to prepare, so you can get the most out of the lesson, and so the teacher [...]
Photo by twinsfisch on Unsplash How are you? Where does the time go each day?Whether you are stress-baking, cleaning out closets, binging on Netflix, or all of the above, we see you and want you to know that you're not alone. Some are dealing with boredom and "bottom of the [...]