Let's Get REAL!
10 - 15 March | Online Movement Festival
Practical tools to improve your life using neuroplasticity.
Let’s Get REAL! Schedule
10 – 15 March 2024
DAY 0
Welcome and Keynote Speaker – Dr Susan Hillier
USA – 9th March
PST – 3:00 PM – SAT
EST – 6:00 PM – SAT
AUS/NZ – 10th March
AEDT – 10:00 AM – SUN
NZDT – 12:00 PM – SUN
Keynote Speaker
Susan Hillier –
Professor in Neuroscience and Rehabilitation, Feldenkrais Practitioner Trainer, Physiotherapist.
What is Neuroplasticity?
Neuroplasticity is the brain’s remarkable ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections throughout life. Join Susan, a Feldenkrais Practitioner and Associate Professor in Neuroscience and Rehabilitation, for frank and fun insights into how your brain works and how to make it better.
DAY 1
Session 1
USA – 10th March
PDT – 4:00 PM – SUN
EDT – 7:00 PM – SUN
AUS/NZ – 11th March
AEDT – 10:00 AM – MON
NZDT – 12:00 PM – MON
Sonja Johansson
Change Your Mind: Shaping Your Dream Life Through Neuroplasticity.
Ever wondered about the link between physical fitness and mental sharpness? Because building stronger muscles goes beyond the physical – it’s a gateway to a resilient brain.
Join Sonja Johansson to discover how a somatic approach to daily fitness makes new connections and changes your brain, leading to long-lasting positive change. Explore how to elevate your awareness in movement and reshape your mind for enhanced well-being.
Movement Lesson
With Sonja Johansson
USA – 10th March
PDT – 5:00 PM – SUN
EDT – 8:00 PM – SUN
AUS/NZ – 11th March
AEDT – 11:00 AM – MON
NZDT – 1:00 PM – MON
Session 2
USA – 10th March
PDT – 6:00 PM – SUN
EDT – 9:00 PM – SUN
AUS/NZ – 11th March
AEDT – 12:00 PM – MON
NZDT – 2:00 PM – MON
Sarah McAllum
Mind Your Movement: How Feldenkrais helps rewire your brain
What magic is this? Why do you feel so good after a Feldenkrais class or hands-on individual session?
It’s more than just movement – it’s brain power in action! This presentation will demystify what’s happening inside your brain when you move in a thoughtful way and help you understand why it works.
Movement Lesson
With Sarah McAllum
USA – 10th March
PDT- 7:00 PM – SUN
EDT – 10:00 PM – SUN
AUS/NZ – 11th March
AEDT – 1:00 AM – MON
NZDT – 3:00 PM – MON
DAY 2
Session 1
USA – 11th March
PDT – 4:00 PM – MON
EDT – 7:00 PM – MON
AUS/NZ – 12th March
AEDT – 10:00 AM – TUES
NZDT – 12:00 PM – TUES
Ralph Hadden
The Power of Touch
Tactile therapies and their influence on the brain
Explore the transformative world of tactile therapies with Ralph Hadden. From massage, physiotherapy, Feldenkrais and more, discover the profound impact these therapies have on the nervous system. As a seasoned massage therapist, Feldenkrais Practitioner and founder of a top massage school, Ralph will delve into the neurological and physiological benefits of touch. Join for a hands-on experience to directly feel the incredible power of touch as an essential nutrient for well-being.
Movement Lesson
With Ralph Hadden
USA – 11th March
PDT – 5:00 PM – MON
EDT- 8:00 PM – MON
AUS/NZ – 12th March
AEDT – 11:00 AM – TUES
NZDT – 1:00 PM – TUES
Session 2
USA – 11th March
PDT – 6:00 PM – MON
EDT – 9:00 PM – MON
AUS/NZ – 12th March
AEDT – 12:00 PM – TUES
NZDT – 2:00 PM – TUES
DonnaRose McAneney
Quality in Motion
Finding your inner pretzel without tying yourself in knots
We can’t stop the clock but we can influence HOW we’re getting older.
By using tools of neuroplasticity, you can change your body, brain and habits at any age. By developing your attention & sensory awareness to enhance the quality of your movements, you can improve balance, breathing, coordination, posture and more. This improvement extends beyond movement into daily life, from routine tasks to regular exercise. The Feldenkrais Method-based movement lessons can bring years of enjoyable mobility, inspiring you to stay active, creative and engaged throughout midlife and beyond.
Movement Lesson
With DonnaRose McAneney
USA – 11th March
PDT – 7:00 PM – MON
EDT – 10:00 PM – MON
AUS/NZ – 12th March
AEDT – 1:00 PM – TUES
NZDT – 3:00 PM – TUES
DAY 3
Session 1
USA – 12th March
PDT – 4:00 PM – TUES
EDT – 7:00 PM – TUES
AUS/NZ – 13th March
AEDT – 10:00 AM – WED
NZDT – 12:00 PM – WED
Dorothy Henning
Harnessing Curiosity to Enhance Neuroplasticity:
To move well and live boldly
Would you like to move more easily and dare to live more boldly?
It is possible! Curiosity changes the brain to enhance learning. Powered by the neurotransmitter dopamine, curiosity launches the brain into a reward circuit, mobilising a ready state to learn and retain new information.
Come along with Dorothy on this captivating dive into how to use the Feldenkrais Method to exploit your natural curiosity, and create change to move and live better!
Movement Lesson
With Dorothy Henning
USA – 12th March
PDT – 5:00 PM – TUES
EDT – 8:00 PM – TUES
AUS/NZ – 13th March
AEDT – 11:00 AM – WED
NZDT – 1:00 PM – WED
Session 2 – PANEL DISCUSSION
USA – 12th March
PDT – 6:30 PM – TUES
EDT – 9:30 PM – TUES
AUS/NZ – 13th March
AEDT – 12:30 pM – WED
NZDT – 2:30 PM – WED
Beyond Hacking Your Brain: Harnessing the Feldenkrais Method – Panel Discussion
Sonja Johansson – panel host
Larry Goldfarb PhD – Ph.D., MSME – Feldenkrais Teacher Trainer
Dwight Pargee MS – MS – Feldenkrais Asst. Trainer
Our panel uncovers tantalizing possibilities to expand beyond your current limits. Discover how Moshe Feldenkrais, regarded as a pioneer in neuroplasticity, developed a method that transformed abstract concepts into tangible experiences.
Session 3 – PANEL DISCUSSION
USA – 11th March
PDT – 7:30 PM – MON
EDT – 10:30 PM – MON
AUS/NZ – 12th March
AEDT – 2:30 PM – TUES
NZDT – 4:30 PM – TUES
Quality in motion, and a creative life
DonnaRose McAneney – Panel Host
Lesley McLennan – Artist and Feldenkrais Practitioner
Helen Selmeczy – Yoga Master, Artist, Creative
Artist, Creative Join this panel of artists and movement professionals as they share insights on harnessing Feldenkrais and creativity to elevate their craft. Explore how this dynamic fusion unlocks fresh neural pathways, nurturing heightened creativity, improved mobility, and overall wellbeing
DAY 4
session 1
USA – 13th March
PDT- 1:00 PM – WED
EDT – 4:00 PM – WED
AUS/NZ – 14th March
AEDT – 7:00 AM – THUR
NZDT – 9:00 AM – THUR
Lisa Ponichter-Stanley
Transform Your Pain and Re-Claim your JOY with Feldenkrais
Heal through Movement to do what You LOVE
If the quest for relief seems elusive, join us to explore the transformative power of Feldenkrais—a method that communicates directly with your brain and nervous system, facilitating profound changes. Witness a shift in yourself, your awareness, and your capabilities. Envision reclaiming the ability to pursue what you love with growing ease and comfort.
Life is meant to be a celebration of joy, and in this talk, we will unravel the ABCs of how moving in unique ways can be your guide to healing.
Movement Lesson
With Lisa Ponichter-Stanley
USA – 13th March
PDT – 2:00 PM – WED
EDT – 5:00 PM – WED
AUS/NZ – 14th March
AEDT – 8:00 AM – THUR
NZDT – 10:00 AM – THUR
session 2
USA – 13th March
PDT – 4:00 PM – WED
EDT – 7:00 PM – WED
AUS/NZ – 14th March
AEDT – 10:00 AM – THUR
NZDT – 12:00 PM – THUR
Patricia Zehentmayr
Is the Highly Sensitive Person Trait a real thing?
An introduction to the brain of the Highly Sensitive Person
Ever wondered “Am I weird for being so sensitive?”. Discover the intricacies of The Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) trait and what it means for your brain. Despite being identified only in 1996, this trait remains relatively misunderstood. Contrary to popular belief, being highly sensitive is not a disorder—there’s nothing neurologically awry.
Movement Lesson
With Patrica Zehentmayr
USA – 13th March
PDT – 5:00 PM – WED
EDT – 8:00 PM – WED
AUS/NZ – 14th March
AEDT – 11:00 AM – THUR
NZDT – 1:00 PM – THUR
session 3
USA – 13th March
PDT – 6:00 PM – WED
EDT – 9:00 PM – WED
AUS/NZ – 14th March
AEDT – 1:00 PM – THUR
NZDT – 3:00 PM – THUR
Sue Vonthien
Want More Choice in Life’s Challenges?
Discover how your body and brain can work together to give you this
You may feel overwhelmed with a movement challenge. The overwhelm is more than physical movement—it’s about your identity, emotions and the trajectory of your life. When faced with this loss of control, fear may set in, making the challenge seem insurmountable.
Movement Lesson
With Sue Vonthien
USA – 13th March
PDT – 7:00 PM – WED
EDT – 10:00 PM – WED
AUS/NZ – 14th March
AEDT – 2:00 PM – THUR
NZDT – 4:00 PM – THUR
DAY 5
session 1 – Panel Discussion
USA – 14th March
PDT – 1:00 PM – THUR
EDT – 4:00 PM – THUR
AUS/NZ – 14th March
AEDT – 7:00 AM – THUR
NZDT – 9:00 AM – THUR
Harnessing Curiosity
Dorothy Henning – Panel Host
Deborah Bowes – Doctor of Physical Therapy and Feldenkrais Practitioner Trainer
Kate Truitt – Psychologist and Neuroscientist
Curiosity changes the brain to enhance learning. Powered by the neurotransmitter dopamine, curiosity launches the brain into a reward circuit, mobilising a ready state to learn and retain new information. Join Dorothy with Dr. Deborah Bowes and Dr. Kate Truitt as we discuss the power of curiosity to promote neuroplasticity!
session 2 – Panel Discussion
USA – 14th March
PDT – 5:00 PM – THUR
EDT – 8:00 PM – THUR
AUS/NZ – 15th March
AEDT – 1O:00 AM – FRI
NZDT – 1:00 PM – FRI
Your Capacity to Change
Sue Vonthien – Panel Host
Jenni Evans – Feldenkrais Trainer
Embark on a transformative journey with our panel of experts as they delve into the intersection of neuroscience, movement, and the limitless potential for change at any stage of life. Discover how understanding the brain’s plasticity empowers individuals to embrace movement as a catalyst for growth, vitality, and lifelong adaptation.
Session 3
USA – 14th March
PDT – 5:30 PM – THUR
EDT – 8:30 PM – THUR
AUS/NZ – 15th March
AEDT – 11:30 AM – FRI
NZDT – 1:30 PM – FRI
Angela McMillan
Your Resilient Body + Your brain = FREEDOM
Discover the importance of balance and coordination in gaining a flexible body/mind and a feeling of embodied resiliency. The secret? Moving slowly. By carefully navigating each movement, your body learns to position bones and muscles precisely. Performing arts and sports professionals, take note—going slow enables your nervous system to learn efficient, effortless movements. In fields like swimming or running, seconds matter. On the stage, finding a flow matters. In all areas of performance, mindset matters. Deliberate, slow movements can revolutionize your approach to movement, thought, and performance.
Movement Lesson
With Angela McMillan
USA – 14th March
PDT – 6:30 PM – THUR
EDT – 9:30 PM – THUR
AUS/NZ – 15th March
AEDT – 12:00 PM – FRI
NZDT – 12:00 PM – FRI
wrap up party
Wrap up PARTY
Last Questions – Where to next?
Chat with the team and find out the direction we are going next.
USA – 14th March
PDT – 7:00 PM – THUR
EDT – 10:00 PM – THUR
AUS/NZ – 15th March
AEDT – 1:00 AM – FRI
NZDT – 3:00 PM – FRI
Meet the Presenters
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Sonja Johansson
New York, USA
Sonja Johansson Bio
Sonja was shocked to find herself in her 30’s with such a compromised spine that she was no longer able to raise her hand above her head. A herniated disc caused her so much pain she contemplated surgery. It was only after exploring the systemic patterns that kept re-injurying that poor disc that she began to build back her confidence in her body. She avoided further damage and gained back her strength. Sonja has helped countless clients improve their quality of life by improving their relationship with their own body. She offers 1:1 sessions and group classes – both in person and virtual.
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DonnaRose McAneney
Queensland, Australia
DonnaRose McAneney Bio
DonnaRose believes that when you move well you feel well and you
think well. She also teaches that those ‘well feelings’ lead you to be a
much happier person.
For over 30 years she has committed to providing therapeutic training and learning opportunities that shift and change the lives of people who have pain, injuries and restrictions. She is passionate about sharing the powerful skills of the Feldenkrais Method to adults as well as with working with babies and children with delayed or developmental challenges. She is equally experienced with adults that need help to move better. DonnaRose spent her childhood growing up in a family attached to the US defence force where she fully embraced travelling, meeting new people and having plenty of new experiences. Her private practices have included teaching, presenting and training in the USA, Germany, New Zealand, Hong Kong and Australia. These days DonnaRose brings compassion, curiosity, an understanding of functional developmental movement, and much happiness to her practice in the Gold Coast Queensland.
Want to discover surprisingly simple and achievable ways to improve your life? Let’s learn how together.
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Angela McMillan
Adelaide, Australia
Dorothy Henning
Kentucy, USA
Dorothy Henning Bio
Movement and mindfulness through all phases of your life has been shown to help with higher thinking, memory, and quality of life. As a Feldenkrais® and Havening Techniques Practitioner with a degree in Sports Education, Dorothy Henning is a leading expert in her field, and is here to help you move better, feel better and discover the life you want to live.
She has over 20 years of experience developing her program for self-discovery, healing, and connection through movement. She is founder and creator of My Move worldwide online community and VIP Aspire Premium. Dorothy is passionate about helping you unleash your potential through mindful movement and inspirational guidance to live the life you want to live.
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Sue Vonthien
Queensland, Australia
Sue Vonthien Bio
Ageing doesn’t have to mean a decline in movement and vitality. Meet Sue, who at 70 moves with more ease and grace than ever before. During her tenure as a Primary School Principal, Sue embarked on a transformative journey of discovering the profound connection between body and brain, revolutionising her understanding of pain management.
Now a Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner, Sue founded ‘It’s in the Move’ to empower others with the tools to unlock pain-free movement and enhance their quality of life, through group classes and personalised consultations.
Beyond her practice, Sue is passionate about spreading the message of Choice, extending invitations to Retreats and Health and Wellness Festivals both locally and online. Join Sue on a journey of liberation and empowerment, where ageing becomes an opportunity for renewed vitality and freedom.
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Lisa Ponichter-Stanley
Michigan, USA
Lisa Ponichter-Stanley Bio
Are you stuck in pain and want to feel and move better, yet don’t quite know how to get there?
Meet Lisa, a dedicated physical therapist and Feldenkrais Practitioner, whose personal journey defied medical prognoses to triumph over chronic back pain. Drawing from over two decades of expertise, she has empowered countless individuals to embark on their own transformative paths towards wellness through her innovative approach to movement therapy.
She knows firsthand the agony of being unable to pursue beloved activities due to pain. But now Lisa delights in riding horses and being able to dance (and nothing brings her a bigger smile than doing John Travolta-style partner hustle).
Now, it’s Lisa’s mission to help you reclaim that same joy and ease in your life. Join us on a journey to discover how you can liberate yourself from pain and reignite your love for life.
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Ralph Hadden
Melbourne, Australia
Ralph Hadden Bio
Ralph has had a lifetime fascination with the natural world- plants, insects, birds, animals and in particular human anatomy, neurology and physiology. This has been the foundation for his career of 40+ years as a body and movement therapist, teacher and trainer of teachers.
He is a veteran Feldenkrais practitioner, teaching the method since 1988, and is author of “Your 14 Day Pelvis Program”, a book of Feldenkrais exercises and information for pelvic health.
He practices in Melbourne and teaches nationally and internationally.
In his spare time he trains in Aikido (he has a black belt) and Tai chi and enjoys walking, dancing, swimming in the sea, reading and cryptic crosswords.
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Sarah McAllum
Napier, New Zealand
Sarah McAllum Bio
Struggling with discomfort or feeling out of sync with your body? Wanting a magic wand to make it all better? Meet Sarah McAllum, a seasoned Feldenkrais Practitioner and Movement Coach with over 15 years of experience.
Sarah’s journey from pain to freedom fuels her passion for making the impossible achievable. Using a mix of movement education, mindfulness, neuroscience and a dash of playfulness, Sarah guides her clients to pain-free (magic!) movement and renewed body confidence.
In her spare time, you’ll find Sarah keeping her brain and body busy nerding out on neuroscience news, solving cryptic crosswords, sweating it out in triathlons and figuring out which way is up (and sometimes defying gravity!) in her aerial hoop class.
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Patricia Zehentmayr
Patricia Zehentmayr Bio
Meet Patricia, a person who growing up, felt the world was too loud and too fast. She wondered if something was wrong with her? In 1996, she received a revelation from a psychologist: she wasn’t broken, but rather part of the 15-20% of individuals classified as Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs).
Armed with this newfound knowledge, Patricia embarked on a quest to know more and how to navigate this trait. She studied and mastered the techniques Feldenkrais, Emotional Freedom Technique, and Inner Reconciliation, all of which helped her communicate more skillfully with her nervous system.
Now, Patricia’s mission is to share these methods with fellow HSPs, helping them embrace and thrive in their sensitivity.
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Guest Panel Speakers
Susan Hillier - Professor in Neuroscience and Rehabilitation, Feldenkrais Practitioner Trainer, Physiotherapist.
Australia
Susan Hillier Bio
Dr. Kate Truitt is an award-winning clinical psychologist and applied neuroscientist internationally recognized for her expertise in trauma, stress, and resilience. As the founder of the Truitt Institute and her clinical team at Dr. Kate Truitt & Associates, she integrates neuroscience into mental health trainings and seminars. She also serves as CEO of both the Amy Research Foundation and the Trauma Counseling Center of Los Angeles.
Her voice in the mental health arena, with over 10 million social media viewers and readership, extends to her role as a sought-after speaker and expert in media, including features on BBC and Today and lead trainer for the United Nations and the United States Department of Defense.
As the author of Healing in Your Hands: Self-Havening Exercises to Harness Neuroplasticity, Heal Traumatic Stress, and Build Resilience and Keep Breathing, she is dedicated to destigmatizing mental health, advancing treatments, and fostering resilience worldwide.
And these are the links to her socials:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrKateTruitt
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.katetruitt
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drkatetruitt/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.katetruitt/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrKateTruitt
Lesley McLennan - Artist and Feldenkrais Practitioner
Australia
Lesley McLennan Bio
Lesley McLennan is a Feldenkrais practitioner with a diverse background, from teaching, performance, arts administration, philanthropy, and writing. The unifying themes of movement and accessibility have linked each stage of her professional career. Lesley co-authored Moving from the Inside Out, a book about 7 organising principles of movement designed to both introduce and deepen appreciation of the Feldenkrais Method.
Kate Truitt - Psychologist and Neuroscientist
USA
Dr. Kate Truitt Bio
Dr. Kate Truitt is an award-winning clinical psychologist and applied neuroscientist internationally recognized for her expertise in trauma, stress, and resilience. As the founder of the Truitt Institute and her clinical team at Dr. Kate Truitt & Associates, she integrates neuroscience into mental health trainings and seminars. She also serves as CEO of both the Amy Research Foundation and the Trauma Counseling Center of Los Angeles.
Her voice in the mental health arena, with over 10 million social media viewers and readership, extends to her role as a sought-after speaker and expert in media, including features on BBC and Today and lead trainer for the United Nations and the United States Department of Defense.
As the author of Healing in Your Hands: Self-Havening Exercises to Harness Neuroplasticity, Heal Traumatic Stress, and Build Resilience and Keep Breathing, she is dedicated to destigmatizing mental health, advancing treatments, and fostering resilience worldwide.
And these are the links to her socials:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrKateTruitt
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.katetruitt
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drkatetruitt/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.katetruitt/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrKateTruitt
Jenni Evans - Feldenkrais Trainer
Australia
Jenni Evens Bio
Jenni is an Internationally accredited Trainer of both the Feldenkrais Method and Neurolinguistic Programming. Both these disciplines inform her interest in the facilitation of high-quality learning.
She has worked with students, teachers, lecturers and presenters over many years to help them understand and value their own processes. They also discover how to work effectively with others, who style may be different. She knows that movement can be an accessible and safe way to explore the processes that lead to enhancements in our capacity to change how we think, learn, lead and perform.
Beginning her professional life as an engineer, Jenni moved into management, training, educational design and individual success coaching. She believes that having fun is a vital part of effective learning.
Jenni Is currently the Program Director of the Feldenkrais Institute of Australia and maintains a diverse private practice.
Deborah Bowes - Doctor of Physical Therapy and Feldenkrais Practitioner Trainer
USA
Deborah Bowes Bio
Deborah Bowes, Feldenkrais Practitioner & Trainer, Doctor of Physical Therapy. She is adjunct faculty at Saybrook University, teaching Movement Modalities for Wellness in the College of Integrative Medicine & Health Sciences, Department of Mind Body Medicine. She also teaches in Feldenkrais Training Programs in the USA and internationally. Prior to the Covid pandemic she maintained a private Feldenkrais practice for 35 years at the Feldenkrais Center for Movement and Awareness. She graduated from Columbia University in Physical Therapy, and later earned a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Shenandoah University. Her undergraduate degree in Biology and Physical Education is from Rhode Island College. She has practiced mind-body medicine approaches for more than 40 years, including: Tai Chi Chuan, Qigong, yoga, sensory awareness, meditation, and dance.
She offers online Feldenkrais courses throughmovmentandcreativity.com, including Pain & Curiosity, and the popular Pelvic Health & Awareness for Men and Women. You can access them here: https://www.movementandcreativity.com/deborah-bowes-online-feldenkrais. You can also find free resources on YouTube by searching for Deborah Bowes. She authored a chapter for the book The Feldenkrais Method-Learning Through Movement, published by Handspring press, titled ‘The Feldenkrais Method and Chronic Pain’.
Helen Selmeczy - Yoga Master, Artist, Creative
USA
Helen Selmeczy Bio
Helen Selmeczy is a revered Himalayan Yoga-Vedantic Master Teacher and a distinguished Yoga Alliance International Master Teacher, with more than five decades of experience in the realms of her pursuit of spirituality and yoga, and It’s become a lifelong commitment to inner exploration and enlightenment.
Central to Helen’s life purpose is her full commitment to uplifting and empowering others in their pursuits toward happiness, joy, peace, contentment, prosperity, and abundance. With a compassionate heart and boundless wisdom, she serves as a guiding force for all who seek her guidance, offering transformative practices to navigate life’s myriad challenges and awaken to the fullness of their potential.
Larry Goldfarb - Larry Goldfarb PhD - Ph.D., MSME - Feldenkrais Teacher Trainer
USA
Dwight Pargee MS - MS - Feldenkrais Asst. Trainer
USA
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“What is it you actually do that helps people change their pain and current movement habits?”
Here are two stories that illustrate exactly what we do.
When I met Ann she couldn’t walk up the stairs and was in pain. In her 20’s, Ann had an accident that left her with chronic pain. For years she struggled to find solutions, she had tried everything but wasn’t sure where to turn to next. Ann joined lessons online and now moves with more ease and awareness of what she is doing. She knows what to do for herself when pain occurs.
Mags recently had pain in her hips and back. She had been doing Yoga since a teenager and is a Yoga teacher herself. After trying Awareness Through Movement she realised she can take control of her own healing.
“Unbelievable to know that something really quite simple in a way I can have such a radical effect.”
How is this different from Yoga and Pilates?
Other modalities only focus on a few puzzle pieces, stretching, strengthening, endurance…etc. This movement approach shows you how the whole body works together. Through awareness of what we are doing, we are able to relearn better ways of moving that release excess muscle tension and restore bones to optimal alignment. Giving the body an alternative to conventional popular movement approaches. A dysfunctional system will only be detrimental to the already stressed body.
What should I expect in an Awareness Through Movement group class?
Classes are taught verbally and the participants are guided through the movement sequence. Each lesson is based on a particular function and designed on a precise study of how the nervous system learns best.
During the lesson, you will lie comfortably clothed on the floor, with your eyes softly closed. The movements are a sequence of gentle actions, to increasingly complex movements that explore your skeletal alignment, breath, muscle tone and sense habits. Awareness Through Movement® classes gives you a chance to retrain your proprioception and expand your muscle memory. This allows your system to accurately sense your movement patterns, to eliminate compulsive and dysfunctional strain.
How do I know if this movement method is right for me?
Do you have the motivation to change aspects about yourself you wish were different? You will love this work if:
- you hope to improve your flexibility and range of motion in your joints
- you are recovering from an injury
- have tried other traditional approaches without success
- feel a bit out of touch with your body
- you want to improve your body awareness
- wanting to increase your confidence