The Feldenkrais Method^®with Mary Ann Thomson

“Feldenkrais is the most sophisticated and effective method I have seen for the prevention and reversal of deterioration of function.” – Margaret Mead, anthropologist Mary Ann Thomson Somatic & Movement Education Albuquerque, New Mexico Phone: (505) 265-5052 heyma@unm.edu Home Classes

The Feldenkrais Method, developed by Israeli physicist, martial artist and educator, Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais, is communicated in two ways— Functional Integration, the first and original technique is a one to one, hands-on learning process. The practitioner uses gentle touch and exploratory movement to provide important information directly to the neuromuscular system of the individual. The second technique, commonly called Awareness Through Movement, uses verbally-directed, gentle exercises to guide participants. These “lessons” are exploratory in nature, emphasizing personal awareness while increasing movement vocabulary. Both techniques can bring about dramatic change, promoting our human ability to learn more effective ways to organize and move our bodies. Both techniques are designed to reorganize neuromuscular pathways and break up old habits of moving, sensing, feeling and thinking.