Author Archives: Dianne

About Dianne

I am a fully certified teacher of The Feldenkrais Method (Sussex 2010) and also a qualified Yoga teacher. I work with a range of people through live and online classes and workshops as well as 1:1 movement integration sessions (Functional Integration).

It's good for you to be foolish!

When was the last time you skipped and jumped for sheer happiness? Rolled down a grassy slope for the sheer pleasure of it? As children we move instinctively and with freedom…what a pity that as adults, we lose this gift. Next Saturday (1 April) we’ll be finding the fun in movement again – maybe not rolling in the grass (that’s optional afterwards) but playing together and loosening those limbs. 10.30-12 noon 85 Clark House Road, Sheffield.

Training Days

I’m part of the Feldenkrais Guild UK and about four times a year we get together for advanced training, sharing ideas and developing our skills as Feldenkrais practitioners. Last weekend, I had an enjoyable two days looking at new business ideas for my clients (lovely short of the back of my head here!). Watch this space for news of events, offers and classes in 2017.

Feldenkrais for Riders

The Feldenkrais Method uses the structure of the skeleton to help us to move with more ease and efficiently and that is why many people from the world of sport and physical activity find this approach so useful. The professional teachers of the Feldenkrais Method often specialise in working with specific interest groups and one of our most respected Feldenkrais teachers in the UK is Vreni Booth, who specialises in working with riders and horses. (Yes, with the horses too – if you aren’t moving well, your horse will sense that and also become restricted). Last weekend, Vreni was invited to Sheffield to work with a group of riders based in and around the Norton area and I was delighted when Vreni invited me to join her for this weekend workshop. The first day involved the riders working without their horses, exploring easier ways to use the pelvis in order to turn the horse. Everyone got the chance to discover their own ways of moving and also to work in pairs, helping each other to discover just how the legs connect to the pelvis. The day was an enjoyable mix of talking, exploring, discovering pleasant movement and eating fantastic amounts of cake! thumb_DSCN0906_1024 thumb_DSCN0929_1024 thumb_DSCN0938_1024 thumb_DSCN0941_1024 thumb_DSCN0969_1024 thumb_DSCN0981_1024 thumb_DSCN0992_1024 thumb_DSCN1013_1024

What class members have said about "A Walk With Yourself"

Our four week course on mindfulness and walking meditation has finished now and it was a lovely experience all round. I really enjoyed teaching this class, particularly having the opportunity to enjoy the peace and tranquility of The Botanical Gardens in the early morning. Here’s what some of the participants had to say:

  • Really helpful at a stressful time.”
  • “A memorable experience”
  • “I can bring this practice into my daily life”
  • “I liked how the classes built week-on-week to increase experiences, confidence and skills gradually”

Feldenkrais Sheffield

Hi, If you’ve landed on this page through the Facebook link for Feldenkrais Sheffield – welcome! I am part of a group of five Feldenkrais practitioners based in Sheffield and we are buiding up a joint practice. It’s in the early stages so any questions, please use the box on the Contact page and we’ll respond as soon as possible.