Feldenkrais and Acquired Brain Injury Awareness Week 2014

LISTEN TO Cat's ABI + Feldenkrais testimonial

Much to my surprise I find myself working more and more with people with Acquired Brain Injury. Along with private clients, including people with ABI, stroke, and MS, I am  now teaching group Awareness Through Movement classes to Headway clients: what a wonderful setting to be applying this work!

Feldenkais can bring about meaningful change in movement and behaviour, regrooving the neurological pathways of the damaged brain. Cat gave me a wonderful metaphor, as a way to think about recovery from ABI. It's as if the injured brain has had an earthquake. The normal terrain has been disrupted, irrevocably. All the usual pathways have been upturned, sunk into a void, been buried. Doing this work allows the beginning of a goat track to form. With patient repetition and inquiry, the goat track becomes wide enough for a person to walk the track. Then two people sides by side, then a bike, a cart, a car until there is a clear road, and finally a  motorway! But as Cat says in this audio, its a long patient process. HAVE A LISTEN!

 Thank you Headway for seeking me out!

How can Feldenkrais help you?

This short video by my colleague Michael is a real delight, and helps you to understand the way Feldenkrais can benefit you.

MINDFUL MOVEMENT

These classes are free for those directly affected by the January bushfires

Transform stress and anxiety into confidence and strength. . .

Release old patterns of body and mind. . .

Discover your natural joy and ease in movement. . .

In this 4-week course of guided movement classes using the Feldenkrais Method™ we will explore simple yet powerful movements to bring about change, allowing you to find your natural strength, alignment and ease.

This series of classes will have a soft focus on movement patterns that benefit neck and shoulder tension.

Classes are suitable for all ages and levels of mobility. They are also supportive for people recovering from illness or injury.

SEE OUR CLASS SCHEDULE FOR DETAILS OF CLASS TIMES AND LOCATIONS

Mindful Movement for Fibromyalgia Awareness Week

May 12th is International Awareness day for ME/CFS and FM. In recognition of this, and as part of their Autumn Tasters Program, the Hobart Women's Health Centre are offering an introductory Mindful Movement lesson on Monday 7th May.

Mindful Movement: A way to reconnect with your body through gentle movement and rest, with Christine and Wendy.

Christine will speak briefly and in simple terms about the immune system, how it relates to Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ ME and how to develop an integrated approach to managing the symptoms of the illness. She will mention her myofascial bodywork, and other helpful approaches. Then Wendy will guide you through a gentle sequence of Feldenkrais movements, as a way to reconnect with your body through quiet movement, attentiveness and rest.

Session Details:

Mindful Movement

Monday May 7th, 2-3.30pm

Hobart Women's Health Centre

25 Lefroy St

North Hobart

Phone 6231 3212 to book a place

Gold coin donation

If you would like to read Julia's story about the benefits she gained by attending Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement classes, just go to: http://feldenkraisperth.com/stories/feldenkrais-and-fibromyalgia