Question 1

How do I book a lesson?

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Click on the Month at the top of Booking Page e.g May
 
Make your selection of class, course or workshop
 
Click on Book Online Now tab
 
There will be one date with a time underneath highlighted in bold – Click on the time e.g. 1.00pm
 
Read summary box with Details of your purchase, Read cancellation policy below the Next tab, If you are happy with this, Click Next
 
Complete: Add your Info Section
 
If you have a Coupon Code enter details in: Enter a Coupon Code
 
Complete payment info section – you can choose to Enter your Card Details or pay with PayPal
 
Click Pay Now
 
You will receive a confirmation email including a zoom link and Helpful Hints for lessons.
Please click on the Helpful Hints link which has information about what you need to prepare for Awareness Through Movement
 
Thank you, We look forward to seeing you.

Question 2

Why did you become involved in Feldenkrais?

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I started attending Feldenkrais classes when I was caring for my late elderly mother whilst also working full time. I spent many hours preparing her fresh meals on less-than-ideal work surfaces. So, I would get back aches and twinges of sciatica from doing this. I also felt very stressed as my mom’s health was frequently up and down. I knew I needed something that worked on many levels alleviating stress, anxiety, aches and tension.
 
Doing regular Feldenkrais classes did all this and more for me.  I found it fascinating, intriguing, interesting, engaging and I loved learning more about myself and in particular learning to sense myself and how the various parts of me connect up. I felt all of my tension completely ease. My nerves soothed. I also had fun.
 
The lessons made me feel happy, so much so that I decided to train and become a practitioner myself. They also made me feel better and more able to continue caring for my mom and living as full a life as was possible.
 
Feldenkrais works on many levels for me. I have seen it have an equally impactful effect for others in as little as one lesson. Equally, I have found and seen that the more time you give to Feldenkrais lessons the more you will get back.  And the great thing is that it is time not effort – a time of discovery, integrating learning, and seeing the ease and pleasure that arises from this.

Question 3

Who is Feldenkrais for, is it suitable for my age or ability?"

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Feldenkrais is for everybody, of any age. Whether you want to experience more ease and comfort as you bend or reach, or when working at your desk, playing with your children or grandchildren, or if you are experiencing stress, anxiety or pain. It can also work for people with neurological, conditions, such as strokes and is equally effective in enhancing performance in sports and the Arts.

Question 4

How does Feldenkrais work

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Scientists like Norman Doidge, author of the best-selling book, “The Brain’s Way of Healing”, have shown that the brain is able to re – wire itself and constantly keep learning throughout life. It is possible to change how you think, move and feel at any age, when you understand how to ‘re – wire’ your nervous system.
 
The Feldenkrais Method utilises the brain’s ability to constantly evolve through using subtle, gentle movements to make the most effective use of the brain’s connection with the skeleton, muscles and soft tissues.
 
We learn how each part of the body cooperates in every movement. This allows for us to easily find better, more comfortable and efficient ways of moving, providing us the means to experience a richer, fuller life.

Question 5

What happens in an Awareness Through Movement Lesson?

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Lessons take place on the floor, lying on a soft mat or sometimes in sitting. They generally last about an hour. In a group ATM class, your teacher talks you through, step-by-step, a sequence of small movements. There are thousands of lessons from quieter lessons to the more challenging with bigger or dynamic movements. What they all have in common is they begin with small movements, gradually building in range.
 
The movements assist the discovery of how each part of ourselves can cooperate in every movement or action. You are guided to slow down and reduce effort making it possible to notice your habits or preferences and to have a range of choices for movement. There are plenty of rest periods. These are as important as the movements themselves. They can facilitate a feeling of deep relaxation whilst also allowing for the learning to be easily integrated, making it more available for use in everyday life.
 
Each class is carefully structured to engage your curiosity and help you to gain greater self-awareness and flexibility in thinking and movement. Lessons can be intriguing, curious, fun and lead to a sense of discovery and fulfilment. Through paying attention to ourselves and doing, slow movements with minimal effort we can also experience kindness, tenderness or compassion for ourselves.

Question 6

What are the benefits, is Feldenkrais right for me?"

Accepted Answer

• Greater ease in everyday activities
• Increased vitality
• Relief from tension and muscular pain
• Easier and fuller breathing
• Greater relaxation and well-being
• Improved Flexibility and coordination
 
To find out more about Neruma's peronsal story of the benefits of Feldenkrais click here.

Question 7

Who will my teacher be?

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He who learns teaches.  Ethiopian proverb 
 
A teacher is never a giver of truth; he is a guide, a pointer to the truth that each student must find for himself. I am not teaching you anything.  I just help you to explore yourself.” - Bruce Lee
 
"I am going to be your last teacher. Not because I'll be the greatest teacher you may ever encounter, but because from me you will learn how to learn. When you learn how to learn, you will realize that there are no teachers, that there are only people learning and people learning how to facilitate learning." – Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais
 
“When you learn, teach, when you get, give.” ― Maya Angelou
 
All of these words resonate with Neruma and Curious Kind Movement. In addition to these potent words, an African proverb which was orally shared with Neruma many years ago.  when she first began teaching, is her personal motto. That is, “teach to learn”. So, everyone learns together and her learning expands as a result of teaching. This is something she feels deeply grateful for.

Question 8

How much does a Awarness Through lesson cost?

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We offer a range of packages and sessions suitable for students of different abilities and previous experience with Feldenkrais. 
We also provide a discounted rate for concessions, studying students . But don't worry, if you don't fall into that category but still want to benefit from a special discounted rate, we offer session packages where you can take advantage of some great discounted rates for your sessions.
 
To explore our packages and price sessions, please visit our services page here

Question 9

How many sessions do I need?

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It's completely up to you how many sessions you wish to have, however, we do recommend new starters booking an introduction course of 4 sessions to be able to explore and experience the true benefits of Feldenkrais. From here, students can book on other fortnightly, 4 week or Monthly workshop sessions.
Our teachers can help recommend the best amount of sessions you'll need in order to be able to achieve the areas of improvement you wish to explore.

Question 10

Can I purchase my sessions in bulk?

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We do offer discounts for package session bookings, which we feel is the best way to explore the benefits of Feldenkrais. To discover one of our packages, please click here

Question 11

What do I need to bring, do I need to prepare in advance?"

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Neruma will provide an informaton sheet explaining what you need to bring and prepare for before the session. In your welcome pack, it will show the best way to posistion your laptop or mobile before the session to ensure the smooth, calm running of your sessions via Zoom. 
 
Please arrive 5 - 10 minutes before class so we can all start together.
 
You will need to bring a mat or blanket to lay on and an extra pair of socks. An extra jumper, cardigan and / or scarf is always handy to make sure you stay warm throughout the lesson.

Question 12

What should I wear to my Awareness Through Movement Session?

Accepted Answer

Please wear loose clothes you can move in and bring layers to be sure you can stay warm

Question 13

How are your classes different from other movement practicities like Yoga, Pilates or Tai Chi?"

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The Feldenkrais Method® has similarities with all these practices in that they are all movement based and work with the whole self.
 
The difference is that rather than learning to perfect specific positions, static poses or set movements, the Feldenkrais Method® focuses on the ability of the individual to do directed movements in a manner best suited to themselves.
 
It is done in a non-judgmental way. Lessons are is about process and are not goal orientated. Flexibility and strength are achieved through optimising physical and mental organisation in a way that is different to conventional stretching and muscle building.

Question 14

I'm not very fit, i'm in pain, or I'm elderly, will I be able to do a ATM Session?"

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Yes. The movements are very gentle. The work is process orientated and non-judgmental so you are encouraged to work within your own comfort range or limitations.  Every instruction can be modified to suit your own pace of learning.
 
Visualisation can be used for people who have restricted movement. Research has shown that visualisation of movement can stimulate the same responses in the brain as physical movement.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I book a lesson?

Why did you become involved in Feldenkrais?

Who is Feldenkrais for, is it suitable for my age or ability?"

How does Feldenkrais work

What happens in an Awareness Through Movement Lesson?

What are the benefits, is Feldenkrais right for me?"

Who will my teacher be?

How much does a Awarness Through lesson cost?

How many sessions do I need?

Can I purchase my sessions in bulk?

What do I need to bring, do I need to prepare in advance?"

What should I wear to my Awareness Through Movement Session?

How are your classes different from other movement practicities like Yoga, Pilates or Tai Chi?"

I'm not very fit, i'm in pain, or I'm elderly, will I be able to do a ATM Session?"