Mentoring Programs

In the fall of 2018, I will be offering two mentoring programs,
one open to everyone, and one open to Feldenkrais practitioners and students currently in a training program.

Do you ever feel—
That getting older or having chronic pain means getting stiffer and doing less? That your life is slowly shrinking with increasing limitations?

Do you ever want—
To keep on doing what you love doing, forever?

Do you ever say—
“Oh yeah, I remember, I used to do that.”
and immediately think, “Not sure I still could or even want to try?”

Do you ever wonder—
Where the magic of an ATM lesson comes from?

We will be bursting old beliefs that limit your life, paving a path of hope and resiliency, and diving into the mystery and magic of ATM’s.

We will be a small, personal group, meeting monthly to explore the intricacies, mystery and magic of ATM lessons—specifically why they work and how they work. We will look at what they mean to your unique way of moving and how to get the most out of them. By enhancing your sensitivity and expanding knowledge of our elegant design, we will bring rich new meaning to your life of movement.

The professional group: in addition, we will take principles learned in ATM and apply them to hands-on FI practice, increasing your sensitivity for touch and understanding into the magic and mystery of you!

Pre-requisite: Ball, Bowl, and Slinky course.

Contact Barbara for more information


The Ball, The Bowl, and The Slinky

How the head, pelvis and spine move us powerfully through life

In this interactive workshop, we will examine the three essential components of the central core needed for balance and fluid movement—the head, pelvis and spine—and explore their integral relationship in early development. Participants will look at obstacles that hinder a thriving adulthood and gain kinesthetic awareness of the central core—which is a critical connection that allows individuals to move through life with speed, spontaneity and ease.

PAST EVENTS

The Ball, The Bowl, and The Slinky

National Feldenkrais® Conference | Washington, DC | September 27, 2018

Young Energy | The Ball, The Bowl and the Slinky | September 2018

Why is our skeleton designed the way it is? How do our muscles work to move us with grace, speed, and power?

This workshop will bring clarity to those questions and more as we examine the three essential components needed for balance and fluid movement-the head, pelvis, and spine-and explore their integral relationship in early development. Complex material comes alive with simplicity and application in everyday situations. Through thoughtful exploration of ATM, experiential exercises, visual aids, video, and handouts, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the interconnectedness of this intricate system and obstacles that hinder our growth toward toward thriving adulthood.

Click here to view the interview with Barbara about upcoming workshop at the National Conference.

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The Ball, The Bowl, and The Slinky – May 5-6 2018

Why is our skeleton designed the way it is? How do our muscles work to move us with grace, speed, and power?

This workshop will bring clarity to those questions and more as we examine the three essential components needed for balance and fluid movement-the head, pelvis, and spine-and explore their integral relationship in early development. Complex material comes alive with simplicity and application in everyday situations. Through thoughtful exploration of ATM, experiential exercises, visual aids, video, and handouts, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the interconnectedness of this intricate system and obstacles that hinder our growth toward toward thriving adulthood.

 

Parent Workshop: Islands, Icebergs, and Motor Milestones: Giving Hope and Understanding for Your Child’s life.

In this workshop we will:
*Be connecting the dots as we learn that development is not a linear process but a complex web of intricate communication that slowly and delicately builds on itself.
*Explore essential building blocks and learn how pacing and sequencing are critical to the success, unfolding, and blossoming of organic development.
*learn how your intention, quality of touch, and refined listening allows the nervous system to hear necessary cues for making the next connection, creating a strong base for a thriving and buoyant child.
*take time for a personal meeting with each family, focusing on challenges, needs, and how you can best support your child.

 

The Ball, The Bowl, and The Slinky

August 25, 2017
2017 Feldenkrais Conference
Stepping Forward–Moving Ahead

Made-For-Movement:

A 3-part series where participants will explore:

*Your Beautiful Bones that give you shape, structure, and define your movement.
*Your Magnificent Muscles, the workhorse for movement and how they operate.
*Music of Movement, Your Nervous System: A behind the scenes look at the powerful dynamics of your brain that provides limitless potential for fluid, fast, powerful, delicate, graceful, big and small movements—– all with supreme precision.