WISE MOVES for FLOW & CALM

Sat 11th May / 14:00-15:30 / Yoga Bomb, 6 Bootham Terrace, York, YO30 7DH

A workshop in York to sample the Feldenkrais Movement Method

Celebrating International Feldenkrais week and the birthday of Dr Moshe Feldenkrais (1904-1984)

Lie down. Go slow and gentle. Feel how you move from the inside out. Follow along as I guide you through movement adventures. Stand up. Feel lighter, softer as you move with flow. Feel deep calm and inner peace.

What Does It Help With?

Our guided Awareness Through Movement lessons help you holistically - for your body, mind & brain.

Body

• Dissolve tension

• Make friends with gravity

• Enjoy fluid spiral movements

• Bring ease and release to unhappy areas - like back, neck, shoulders

• Find more symmetry, without effort

• New skills, co-ordination & balance

• Body confidence

Brain + Mind

• Arrive at deep calm

• Practice mindfulness - in motion & in rest

• Self-regulate your autonomous nervous system

• Use & train your brain to stay sharp

• Master the movement of your attention

• Apply neuroplasticity = positive change at any age

What Happens?

• Welcome & quick intro to this practical, holistic method of movement improvement

• I guide you through 2 or 3 gentle lessons in Awareness Through Movement

• Each includes a key Feldenkrais strategy to help you get better at anything

• We have pauses, rests and breaks built in

• For all ages & abilities, even with pain, injury or anxiety

• Time for Q&A and chat with your peers

Will It Suit Me?

• A small group (max 10ppl) for lots of personal space and the chance for individual help from me to maximise your comfort & ease

• Fine for you if you can lie on a mat on the floor

• Mats provided (£1 honesty box) or bring your own

• Props provided (no charge) - blocks, bolsters, blankets

• No movements are fast or at extremes of end range, all is gentle & controlled

• All can join in and progress step-by-step in their own way

• If you have a challenge we can talk beforehand to figure out a bespoke plan for you & your situation

Register to book your spot on the course

There are limited spaces for only 10 people, so if you want to come, don’t delay. As you book you will be asked a few questions about challenges, wishes etc. These are all optional, but help me to help you keep comfortable and enjoying yourself.

Standard price

• £9 - standard price, supported by Feldenkrais UK

This low price is possible because this event is supported by the UK Feldenkrais Guild feldenkrais.co.uk in celebration of International Feldenkrais Week in honour of Dr Moshe Feldenkrais, the founder of the Feldenkrais Method - on his 120th birthday! The Guild hopes to introduce new people to the delights of this ingenious, practical and holistic method for wellbeing.

Pay It Forward price

• £18 - pay it forward price for you to attend and to support another attendee

If you would like to donate £9 to support the attendance of someone who may not be able to afford it, please choose the ‘pay it forward’ price. I will offer it on a self-referral basis and by invitation to local charities, for this or future workshops.

To register for a supported (free) place - subject to availability

If you would like to come to this mind/body movement session, but would struggle to pay the £9 fee, please self-refer.

Also, if you are a charity worker recommending a client who would benefit, please pass on their details, with permission.

Either way, please email me. I will get back to you and let you know if there are places available. If so, I will give you a discount code, so you can book on the page here - click ‘standard price’ but at checkout you will be charged £0