“Through awareness we can learn to move with astonishing lightness and freedom at almost any age and thereby improve our living circumstances, not only physically, but emotionally, intellectually and spiritually. -” Moshe Feldenkrais
Every week is a different lesson. Clothing should be non-restricting and comfortable. Movements may be done lying on mats on the floor.
(ATM) sessions are taught in a one on one or group setting. Participants are verbally led through various sophisticated, yet simple, sequences of movements, which are done very slowly and within a comfortable range of motion for each individual. There are over a thousand different movement lessons.
Through ATM, individuals learn to recognize detrimental habitual patterns of movement that may be contributing to orthopedic or neurological problems, or inhibiting the ability to perform daily activities. The repetition of these non-strenuous sequences of movements teaches the brain to replace dysfunctional movement and thought patterns with new, more efficient movement options.
As one learns to relax and abandon habitual patterns, increased awareness, flexibility and coordination evolve naturally. Participants typically report feeling more relaxed, energized, taller, lighter, and more balanced in posture. Pain and tension often decrease and breathing becomes easier.
Call 212-765-4800 for registration and additional information.