'Awareness Through Movement' classes/workshops

Known among the community as 'ATMs'

These are for groups of people. To find out what happens in a typical lesson see here>

 

There are some Prerequisites to Attending:

• Capacity to lay on the floor, backlying, being on the side or front, also seated on floor.
• Ability to get up and down easily unaided.
• Not in persistent chronic pain. If these are not you, then a 1-1 Functional Integration lesson is recommended, please get in touch here> and let's discuss your particular situation and the best way forward. (In fact the people I've worked with who get the best and lasting results tend to eventually combine both - so it's often just a question of figuring out what is going to help you best to get started).

Enquire: please click here> to arrange a free 10-15 min phone call if this will be your first class. You are always welcome to try 2 or 3 classes before committing to a block

For What to bring please scroll down - And for Workshops too

Weekly Classes 2025:

Theme for this term in both classes is 'Integrating the Chest'

Thursdays 10-11.00 In Person

at Blacklers, Dartington Hall Estate, Totnes TQ9 6EQ from 19 September, last classes 4 & 18 December can be booked individually as they are in addition to the block of 8. Use booking link https://LifeworksSomaticsFeldenkrais.as.me/

and

Fridays 9-10.00 am Online

via Zoom from 10 October last class 5 December - on 12 & 19 December there will be 'Jaw & Eye Connection' class at this time also online.

 

For all classes, Audio Recordings are available, £2 per recording in addition to class price, each.

Pricing: 8 weeks series cost £96

or per class £14

To Book: https://LifeworksSomaticsFeldenkrais.as.me/

This link takes you to our Acuity booking website.

Deadline for all class/workshop bookings is 48 hours before

 

I have themed this term as 'Integrating the Chest' and lesson will cover the arms, neck, hands, spine and pelvis - even the eyes and feet. Feldenkrais always works with the whole person!

 

If you have persistent pain please come for at least one

individual 1-1 'Functional Integration' lesson before trying a class or workshop.

 

Workshops

2025

Thursday 11 December

10.00 - 12.00

'How Gentle, Slow and Mindful Movement can create Better Posture and Ease in Movement'

at The Chambers, Ashburton Town Hall, Ashburton TQ13 7QQ

 

In this workshop we'll look at what IS the Magic in ‘Awareness Through Movement’ and what sets this practice apart from other movement and exercise practices/regimes. I think Dr Feldenkrais was way ahead of his time when he created ATM as a means of improving and/or maintaining mobility. I offer an exploration, experience, explanation and dicussion into this. You might be totally new to the Method, you might have been coming along for years, it doesn’t matter, you can benefit - it is clearer and clearer to me (and I’ve been teaching Feldenkrais for over 20 years now) is that there is something very special available to us which can be of very great benefit through this Method, to anyone who wants to know. There is a way of thinking about ourselves that can truly make a positive difference to our everyday lives. Please come and find out what that is!

 

The cost: £24 if booked before 27 November

£28 after that

To Book: https://LifeworksSomaticsFeldenkrais.as.me/

- open up til 48 hours before

This link takes you to our Acuity booking website

Bookings Terms> (click to view)

When you book and pay, is is taken as your agreement to our Disclaimer> - (click to view)

 

Fridays 12 & 19 December

09.00 - 10.00

'The Jaw & Eyes Connection'

In two parts of one hour's exploration each, this workshop explores the role of the teleceptors.

For those with any symptoms of TMJ or neck pain, shoulder pain, headaches, or vision issues - this workshop has arisen out of our studies this term ‘Integrating the Chest’. It doesn’t matter if you didn’t participate in that series - I am presenting these two classes as standalone events, and you can come to either one or both.

The cost is £28 for both or £14 for one.

Earlybird price available til 27 November: £24 for both or £12/each

and you can buy the recordings - add-on £2 each when you book

If you need a lower rate I will supply a coupon code to apply at checkout

To Book: https://LifeworksSomaticsFeldenkrais.as.me/

- open up til 48 hours before

This link takes you to our Acuity booking website

Bookings Terms> (click to view)

When you book and pay, is is taken as your agreement to our Disclaimer> - (click to view)

 

 

Enquire: please click here> to arrange a free 10-15 min phone call if this will be your first time

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How to Set Up for Online Class/Workshop

To participate Online

• give one single email address, to receive the Zoom Link each week and any last-minute communications,
• use a laptop, not a tablet or Ipad - or, if you must please ensure that it can be set up so that your floor mat is properly visible. If an Ipad, you need to turn off the autofocus. A laptop is recommended.
• be familiar with the use of Zoom (www.zoom.us) software Please ensure you know how to enter/leave, mute/unmute, video on/off. Please display your name as you wish to be called. This is required out of respect for the Zoom classroom space.
• ensure you have an adequate internet connection, and have a laptop (not tablet/Ipad) to use. You are required to have your camera on
• attend classes live.

Now set up your physical space:

• Be somewhere quiet and private where you will not be disturber
• A mat, to lie on PLUS two folded blankets/towels (not cushions) for props
• Laptop positioned at one END of your mat AND Up on a Chair so that its camera looks down on your mat and sees it in full.
• Laptop also should be as close to the mat as possible and not on floor
• Dress more warmly than you think in loose comfy clothing including socks and possibly mittens in cool weather
• Zoom link - if it isn't with you isn't with you by 30 mins before your class/appointment please phone/email me (check your spam folder first)

 

To participate at In Person events you need

• To bring your own floor mat
• And two large bath towels/blankets
• Dress in loose, layered, clothing, warmly, and include socks and maybe mittens in winter/spring - lessons are quiet and you will cool down rather than warm up although the space is well heated
• Bring water to drink

 

 

more info about Functional Integration and 1-1 ATM Online>

 

Get in Touch or To Book>

 

Bookings Terms For Classes/Workshops:

1. Signing our Disclaimer

When you make payment for any of our Classes, Workshops or 1-1 Sessions, this is taken as your agreement that you have read, and agree to, the following:

 

"I understand that the Feldenkrais Method is intended as an instruction in the optimal use of the self.

I realize that it is not a treatment for medical emergencies, and is not intended as a substitute for normal medical procedure suggested by a physician.

I fully understand that nothing that may be told me by a practitioner in this field is a medical diagnosis, nor a substitute for a medical diagnosis, nor is it to be so considered by me.

I understand that what is said in a session, or anything others say during a class/workshop is Confidential. I agree to keep this Confidentiality.

I accept that all reasonable care is taken, and that all activities are undertaken entirely at my own risk and no responsibility can be taken by the Practitioner for any loss or injury of any type, physical or otherwise, suffered.

By taking part I accept responsibility for myself, my belongings, this includes my safety and well-being."

 

2. Missed classes

If you book a block, are your responsibility, and are not transferable forwards. Usually a recording can be purchased for an additional £2, and sometimes there is space on another class if one is running during the same block dates but this isn't guaranteed..

Recordings remain available for 7 days only - you need to download them if you want to keep them longer than this.

 

3. Discounts and Concessions

please ask if you need - proof of low income status required

 

4. Cancellations

Drop in bookings are non-refundable

Block class bookings and workshop bookings are fully refundable If made more than 7 days beforehand, within 7 days but more than 48 hours are 50% refundable,and within 48 hours are non-refundable

 

 

 

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