Last Saturday I worked with a dancer who had problems bringing her bottom to her heels and being comfortable in Child’s Pose (Balasana or Adho Mukha Virasana ). You can see what happened here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8JdqOOrxXc&feature=youtu.be
Author Archives: Dianne
Summer Drop-In Classes
Over July and August there will be two drop in sessions in The Feldenkrais Method. This will be a great opportunity to try out a class and re-discover better, more effective and easier ways of moving. Why is this important? Well, you reduce stress and strain on your joints, find that you can reach, run and balance better than before. How we move affects how we feel about ourselves and often how others see us, so come along and rediscover a new you. Sessions are 10.30-11.30 Saturday 4 July and Saturday 1 August at Breathe Pilates, 85 Clarkehouse Road Sheffield S10 2LG. You can leave your name here
What a wonderful and successful community!
What a fantastic day at the Bath Spa Symposium “re:storing performance. The Feldenkrais Method and Creativity”! Many thanks to Thomas Kampe for organising this, his wonderful team of student Ambassadors who were constantly cheerful, helpful and patient with those attendees who insisted on getting lost and losing things (me). It was also wonderful to hear inspirational talks from Feldenkrais practitioners who work in such varied and specialised areas with muscians, actors, dancers and artists. A special thanks to those colleagues who agreed to be part of my discussion panel and who provided the catlalyst to a lively debate – Kene Igwenou, Victoria Worsley, Robert Vestry, Teresa Brayshaw and O-sel Niyama. Next month sees the publication of the special Feldenkrais edition of “Theatre, Dance and Performance Training” with many interesting contributors and next Spring will see Victoria Worsley’s anticipated publication of “Feldenkrais and The Actor”. It is good to be part of such a rich and thriving community of practice.
Feldenkrais and Pilates
It’s been a very pleasant liaison between two movement disciplines this year as I have been running regular events and classes at Breathe Pilates in Sheffield. They’ve even give me my own page on their website. http://www.breathe-pilates.co.uk/MindandBodyPractices/Feldenkrais.aspx
Bath Spa Symposium
On Saturday 27 June there is a one day Symposium all about The Feldenkrais Method and Creative Practice. Speakers and delegates from all over the world will gather at Bath Spa University to share research, classes, performances and discussion. I’m looking forward to heading a panel discussion on the ways that Feldenkrais teachers use the Method in their work with theatre and dance students. Should be an interesting day!
More June News
There will be a special one-off session at a new venue in Rustlings Road, Sheffield for those of you who will be missing a chance to do a Feldy class this month. This will take place on 13 June and the theme will be neck and shoulders. Places are limited so please let me know if you would like to join us. Class will be from 10.30-11.30 and the price per person is £9.50.
The next public class at Breathe Pilates will be a half day workshop on 4th July, then weekly classes will start again on 11 July.
Flaming June!
Well, the weather isn’t so warm but the pace is certainly hotting up for me this month. I’ve just finished proof-reading my article “Teaching the Feldenkrais Method in UK Higher Education Performer Training” for the journal “Theatre, Dance and Performance Training” which will be published online next month. On 27 June I will be leading a discussion panel at the Symposium “re:storing performance. The Feldenkrais Method and Creative Practice” at Bath Spa University – which I’m really looking forward to. So…weekly classes will take a break this month and we will return on 4 July with a half day workshop “Improve Your Practice” – all about ways of using The Feldenkrais Method to improve your own personal practice in yoga, pilates or sports.ir-leasing.ru
Improve Your Stride
Now that the fine weather is finally here, it’s a good time to head for the hills and enjoy a long walk or a run. This Saturday, there will be a morning workshop where the theme is “Improve Your Stride” – finding better hip and ankle movement so you can walk (or run) with less effort and more efficiency. Of course, you don’t have to be a runner to benefit from this, you may just want to put a little sashey in your stride! There are a couple of places left so email me to book.berryjam.ru
Latest classes and workshops
Saturday 16th May is the last class of the month! This one hour class is all about improving your balance in standing and walking and if you would like to join us, please email me or text to 07708 055 309. Class times: 10.30-11.30 at Breathe Pilates, 85 Clarkehouse Road, Sheffield S10 2LG.
Coming up…
Saturday 30 May 10.30- 1pm. Improve Your Stride (Ease and Elegance in Walking) £18.00 (concessions available)
This workshop is all about finding better hip and ankle movement so you can walk with less effort and more style.
Saturday 4 July 10.30 – 1pm. Improve Your Practice £18.00 (concessions available)
By using an integrated approach to physical movement and training you can discover how to improve your performance in yoga, pilates, running and other sports, as well as avoid future injury.
If you are interested in the continuing weekly classes that are happening in June and July, please email me.
Feldenkrais Awareness Week
From 6-13 May each year, the Feldenkrais community celebrate the anniversary of Moshe Feldenkrais’ birthday – 6th May – with activities and events to raise awareness of The Feldenkrais Method. The Feldenkrais Guild UK are posting free, downloadable lessons every day this week and my recording is there today. You can hear it here too!