A key principle of Feldenkrais is that the way that a person speaks, moves, and thinks is based on the self-image that person has developed over the years. In order to change the way we move and carry ourselves, we have to change how we see ourselves.
Feldenkrais recognized the importance of proper breathing to movement. He also believed that postures and movements reflected the state of the mind and body. For example, a depressed person may have hunched shoulders.
Conditions Treated
- Muscle pain
- Back pain
- Neuromuscular conditions,
such as cerebral palsy and fibromyalgia
- Repetitive strain
- Multiple sclerosis
- Performance enhancement for
dancers, actors, athletes
- Sports injuries
What a Typical Feldenkrais Treatment is Like
With Feldenkrais, there are two approaches:- Awareness Through Movement
group classes - Led by a teacher, these classes
increase mobility and help replace old patterns
of movement with new, improving breathing and
blood circulation. Classes are popular with
actors, musicians, and dancers.
- Functional Integration individual sessions - One-to-one sessions, using touch and tissue manipulation, where the practitioner actively directs the client's body through various movements tailored to individual needs.