2024 Oct/Nov Feldenkrais classes - Wed 9.30am & Thur 5.30pm - $150 

6 Wednesdays 9.30-10.30am - IN PERSON CLASSES ONLY @ Drabble House Nedlands Library - STARTS 23rd October

6 Thursdays 5.30-6.30pm - IN PERSON OR ONLINE - from Kinninmont Avenue, Nedlands - STARTS 24th October

General Improvement Feldenkrais Classes

Select the day/time you want to attend mostly (you can swap between if needed).

No additional info on the class content here, all that is on my website or email that directed you here to book.

If you missed the start of this 6 week series contact Vanessa (WhatsApp 0416 101 854 or vanessa.stephen1@gmail.com) to obtain a discount code which allows you to pay pro-rata for the remaining number of classes.  Alternatively pay the full amount and have access to the Audio recordings of the 6 classes to do the ones you missed and to return to the other ones when the series of classes has finished.  If you pay pro-rata you will not have access to any of the recordings.  

I have a number of my thick colourful cloth covered mats that can be hired exclusively for the 6 week series of classes ($10 per term).   I also have thinner, simpler 10mm thick foam style fitness mats which can be borrowed for free.  Alternatively bring your own mat.  If you do not want to use one of my thick mats use 'BYOmat' code at the checkout.  If it is your first attendance at my Feldenkrais classes I strongly suggest you hire one of my thicker mats as the thin yoga mats can be uncomfortable for extended time spent on your back or in sidelying.  Your choice.  

You also need to bring 2 bath towels each week.

When you complete your booking an email with general info will be immediately generated and sent to you, which will include the Zoom link for any online attendance.  If you do not receive this check your 'spam' or 'junk' folder.  Contact Vanessa asap if you do not get that email.

Why include Feldenkrais as a regular activity?

Feldenkrais classes are unlike anything else out there.  I believe they are the best way to become better acquainted with the body and mind you inhabit to maximise your potential.  Life with less pain, easier movement, more calmness, and more zest for life.  Practicing Feldenkrais “mindful movement lessons” can stem the tide of reduced function that is considered a normal process of aging. 

Movement lessons offer you the opportunity to change and improve your movement repertoire which you can then take into your activity of choice.  It is an accessory to, not a replacement for, physical activity. Feldenkrais tunes the breath, body and mind to allow you to function more efficiently.

These classes involve a range of movements where the attention is on the “how” of the movement.  How do you make it harder than it need be, how could you make it easier?  What is your intention with the movement?  How does the intention affect your breath?  Can you be more interested in the process rather than the outcome?  Are you so focused on the outcome you miss the process?  Do you hold your breath to move?  Does holding your breath make it easier or is holding your breath an habituated response to expecting something to be difficult?   

These movement classes raises body awareness by mapping the many parts of ourselves in action  in our brain.  We learn to know better where are bodies are in space and what we do, not just in the Feldenkrais class, but in all life situations.  If we don’t actually know what we do how can we change to improve?  Body mapping through slow and attentive movements is an ongoing exploration.  Come and join me on a journey of self discovery and self improvement.  

Contact Details:

Vanessa Stephen 0416 101 854 and vanessa.stephen1@gmail.com 

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