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From Limitation to Liberation with The Feldenkrais Method® of somatic education and MaryBeth Smith
Client Testimony:
“I leave every session with a renewed sense of freedom in my mind and body. I handle stress better and find myself more relaxed when under pressure. I am very happy with the results.”
-- Michael W.
A Pleasure in the Neck (and Shoulders) Look around, look around . . .
From Limitation to Liberation with The Feldenkrais Method® of somatic education and MaryBeth Smith
March 14, 2:00 - 4:30 pm
Does your stiff, achy neck and cranky shoulders limit your abilities to do the things you want?
Imagine:
Purpose / Benefits:
“I leave every session with a renewed sense of freedom in my mind and body. I handle stress better and find myself more relaxed when under pressure. I am very happy with the results.”
-- Michael W.
A Pleasure in the Neck (and Shoulders) Look around, look around . . .
From Limitation to Liberation with The Feldenkrais Method® of somatic education and MaryBeth Smith
March 14, 2:00 - 4:30 pm
Does your stiff, achy neck and cranky shoulders limit your abilities to do the things you want?
- Does it hurt to turn your head to back out of your driveway?
- Do you wake up thinking, “Ooh, I must have slept funny. . .”
- Do you have to modify simple movements, like putting on your coat, fastening your bra, brushing your hair, because your shoulders and arms hurt?
- Have you given up hobbies because they make your neck and shoulders feel tight and strained?
Imagine:
- Reaching for the top shelf (whatever you keep up there!) without pain
- Waking up feeling great and ready to go
- Putting on your jacket without a grimace
- Hearing people say you look rested, or complimenting you on your improved posture
Purpose / Benefits:
- Turn your head without pain so you can --change lanes in traffic safely, -- back out of your driveway without pain -- watch a sporting event all the way through -- experience seeing, smelling, hearing, tasting more vividly and enjoy your senses more
- Relieve shoulder tension and immobility so you can --lift your suitcase into the overhead bin, reach the plates (martini glasses!) on the top shelf, pick up your child or grandchild without pain, put on coat without assistance; dry your hair, or fasten your bra --
Plan Ahead For The Upcoming Feldenkrais Workshops
Disclaimer: Participation in Feldenkrais Method workshops at NiaMoves does not give participants the right to use Feldenkrais Guild of North America service marks. Only individuals who have received authorization from FGNA are allowed to use FGNA service marks, and to practice Functional Integration, Awareness Through Movement, or the Feldenkrais Method of somatic education.
The following are service marks or certification marks of the Feldenkrais Guild of North America: Feldenkrais® , Feldenkrais Method® , Functional Integration® , Awareness Through Movement® , ATM® , FI® , Guild Certified Feldenkrais Teacher® , and Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner(CM)
The following are service marks or certification marks of the Feldenkrais Guild of North America: Feldenkrais® , Feldenkrais Method® , Functional Integration® , Awareness Through Movement® , ATM® , FI® , Guild Certified Feldenkrais Teacher® , and Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner(CM)
The Feldenkrais Method® of somatic education uses gentle movement and directed attention to help people learn new and more effective ways of living the life they want. You can increase your ease and range of motion, improve your flexibility and coordination, and rediscover your innate capacity for graceful, efficient movement. Since how you move, is how you move through life, these improvements will often enhance your thinking, emotional regulation, and problem solving capabilities.
The Feldenkrais Method® is based on principles of physics, biomechanics, and an empirical understanding of learning and human development. Moshe Feldenkrais said, “We move according to our perceived self-image.” By expanding your perception and increasing awareness, you will become more aware of your habits and tensions and develop new ways of moving. By increasing sensitivity, the Feldenkrais Method assists you to live your life more fully, efficiently, and comfortably.
Whether you are new to the Method or a long-time fan, there is something new here for EVERY body and mind.
With Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement(R), we’ll rediscover the vital mobility our spines are calling for. The result is improved flexibility, more comfort, and greater ease of movement.
Other benefits of practicing Feldenkrais include:
The Feldenkrais Method® is based on principles of physics, biomechanics, and an empirical understanding of learning and human development. Moshe Feldenkrais said, “We move according to our perceived self-image.” By expanding your perception and increasing awareness, you will become more aware of your habits and tensions and develop new ways of moving. By increasing sensitivity, the Feldenkrais Method assists you to live your life more fully, efficiently, and comfortably.
Whether you are new to the Method or a long-time fan, there is something new here for EVERY body and mind.
With Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement(R), we’ll rediscover the vital mobility our spines are calling for. The result is improved flexibility, more comfort, and greater ease of movement.
Other benefits of practicing Feldenkrais include:
- Stress Reduction
- Pain Reduction
- Greater vitality
- Better Sleep
- A spacious sense of well-being
- Enhanced creativity and sense of play
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MaryBeth Smith is the founder and director of the Feldenkrais Center of Houston. She is a nationally recognized authority on the improvement of human potential and performance.
After a decade in academia as a faculty member on the voice faculty in the School of Music at Texas State University in San Marcos, TX, she took her experience developing emerging performers in the arts to practical applications in business settings and with the general public through a movement education process called the Feldenkrais Method(R). She has been a Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner (GCFP) since 2004. Her clients include entrepreneurs, performing artists, athletes, creatives, senior citizens, and people experiencing a variety of difficulties, including chronic pain, fibromyalgia, MS, stroke recovery, eating disorders, and gender reassignment.
With over 25 years of experience teaching in university, business, and community settings, she now uses the Feldenkrais Method® to help people realize their untapped potential, in movement and in life. She is a member of the teaching faculty at Houston’s Jung Center, presents classes and workshops in Houston and throughout the region, and writes extensively about performance improvement and the Feldenkrais Method.
www.houstonfeldenkrais.com
After a decade in academia as a faculty member on the voice faculty in the School of Music at Texas State University in San Marcos, TX, she took her experience developing emerging performers in the arts to practical applications in business settings and with the general public through a movement education process called the Feldenkrais Method(R). She has been a Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner (GCFP) since 2004. Her clients include entrepreneurs, performing artists, athletes, creatives, senior citizens, and people experiencing a variety of difficulties, including chronic pain, fibromyalgia, MS, stroke recovery, eating disorders, and gender reassignment.
With over 25 years of experience teaching in university, business, and community settings, she now uses the Feldenkrais Method® to help people realize their untapped potential, in movement and in life. She is a member of the teaching faculty at Houston’s Jung Center, presents classes and workshops in Houston and throughout the region, and writes extensively about performance improvement and the Feldenkrais Method.
www.houstonfeldenkrais.com