Feldenkrais: freeing your neck and shoulders
This course is being taught as online and in-person. This is the in-person course, taught in the main City Lit
building.
Course Code: FJF67
Duration: 1 session
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What is the course about?
The course is designed to help you recognise patterns of thought, behaviour and movement. We'll explore new possibilities in reducing unnecessary effort in order to live with more ease, enhancing your body's natural functioning in sport, dance, music and everyday life.
In addition to the teaching, the tutor will provide various handouts, videos and other course materila via Google Classroom, that you can refer to after the course finishes.
What will we cover?
You will learn some basic anatomy and how to cultivate more awareness. There will also be time to explore everyday functions such as reaching, sitting or walking and may also relate to other activities in life, sport and performance.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
- Recognise your own movement and behaviour patterns and possibilities
- Identify new processes which reduce unnecessary effort
- Discover more comfort in your neck and shoulders.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
No previous knowledge or experience is needed. Everyone is welcome, although you should be able to get down to the floor and up again. If you have a disability please contact the office in advance. You are required to read sentences, follow verbal instructions and extract information from handouts.
If you have suffered from any of the conditions listed below, please check with a medical practitioner whether it is suitable for you to undertake an exercise programme and bring a referral letter from your doctor to your tutor. If you have not checked, or if it is not suitable, please do not participate in an exercise or movement class.
- Do you ever have pains in your chest?
- Have you had any operations or injuries in the last year?
- Do you often feel faint or have spells of dizziness?
- Are you receiving medication for any condition?
- Do you have high blood pressure?
- Is there anything else we should know about your health?
- Do you have a bone or joint problem, such as arthritis, osteoporosis, back or knee problems?
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
The course is experiential and is verbally led. The tutor will guide you through a series of slow, small movements, asking you to pay attention to your sensations. The movements are explored by students at their own pace. Many of the exercises will be done lying on the floor.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
Please wear comfortable, loose clothing. The classes are not strenuous so you need to be sure you will be warm enough.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
The Feldenkrais Method may be used to improve performance in activities such as dance, drama, sport, work and life in general.
Charlotte is a dedicated movement and well-being educator with over 15 years’ experience. She has a profound commitment to promoting mental well-being. Her approach is deeply rooted in compassion, both towards oneself and others. With a strong belief in the transformative power of movement, she specializes in trauma-informed practices that foster healing and self-discovery. Charlotte's work centres around the integration of self, helping individuals forge a stronger connection with their inner selves and fostering deeper connections with others. Through her expertise in the Feldenkrais Method and her trauma-informed approach, Charlotte guides her students on a journey toward greater self-awareness, improved mental well-being, and a more compassionate, connected life. Charlotte is currently doing a Developmental Trauma Foundation course as well as training in Compassionate Inquiry, a trauma-informed psychotherapeutic approach developed by Gabor Mate.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
