Brad Beldner
Integrated Bodywork
Nationally Certified Somatic Therapist and Movement Teacher
The Feldenkrais® Method of Somatic Education
"To make the impossible, possible;
the possible, easy; and the easy elegant."
-Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais
The Feldenkrais® Method is an innovative system that approaches human development and improvement of function through the medium of physical movement. The founder, Moshe Feldenkrais, D.Sc. utilized his background in physics, mechanical engineering and judo to developed a system with an unusual melding of bio-mechanics, motor development, psychology and the martial arts. It has achieved international recognition for its demonstratability to improve posture, flexibility, coordination, self-image and to alleviate muscular tension and pain.
Feldenkrais® work consists of two compelling and versatile applications: Awareness Through Movement® (ATM), done in groups and Functional Integration® (FI), an individual hands-on practice. Based on the same theoretical ground, both modalities harness the nervous system's ability to self-organize towards more effective intelligent action. Because the Feldenkrais® method integrates thinking, feeling, sensing and moving, it can also help you expand your potential in other areas, like creativity and problem solving.
Awareness Through Movement® (ATM)
Awareness Through Movement® (ATM) consists of gentle, verbally guided movement sequences, each organized around the improvement of a different aspect of human movement. The learning process in ATM is full of surprises, challenges and the pleasure of learning and moving in new and unexpected ways.
Functional Integration® (FI)
In an FI lesson (individual session), the practitioner/teacher guides the individual through gentle, safe movements. These specific movements provide information directly to the neuro-muscular system which changes ones organization in gravity and enhances efficiency, coordination and ease of movement.
For More Information
Feldenkrais Educational Foundation of North America Phone: (866)333-6248 www.feldenkrais.com
Brad Beldner - Integrated Bodywork
415 Cambridge Avenue, Suite 7 - Palo Alto, CA 94306
Phone: (650)329-9676 Email: bradbeldner@sbcglobal.net
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