Circles allows us to explore beyond dichotomies of left and right, forward and backward, up and down—moving us into the graceful realm of the sphere which can easily move in all directions. Even a seemingly linear movement such as walking is built from circles and the spirals and undulations they can create. By entering into the subtle movement of circles we can uncover our limitations and find a way to role them out of the way.
The Feldenkrais Method involves the in depth study of how we initiate and carry out our actions. By investigating how various parts of our self participate in organizing a movement, we learn how to move our whole self with greater harmony. Moshe Feldenkrais, the developer of the method, noted that in most all of our actions there are ways we work against ourselves unconsciously.
We have many habits in our movement that make them inefficient and sometimes cause us pain or a sense of stiffness and limitation. Through the method we become aware of our subtle habits and realize through our movement explorations that we have other non-habitual options. We discover a greater sense of ease, efficiency and grace in our movement and uncover a sense of freedom and creativity as well.
Circles are one of the key themes in the work of Moshe Feldenkrais. Because circles intertwine through our whole self, they allow us to track connections that can often surprise ourselves.
Those new to the Feldenkrais method will find a clear introduction to the method and feel its benefits. The move experienced mover will find an understanding of how Feldenkrais lessons are constructed, and be able to explore the many layers of integration possible surrounding a single theme.
The week following the workshop there is going to be a retreat in the mountains that explores how the insights and skills of the Feldenkrais method can be applied to massage and other bodywork modalities.
The workshop is intensive: Saturday and Sunday 10:00 – 18:00.
Price 135 EUR To book a place the deposit of 45 EUR must be payed in advance.
Joe Stoller Sunshine Somatics 