Feldenkrais® + Fun Fitness with music
a weekly class in Rockridge

"I love this class. I get my heart rate up in a fun way and then feel so relaxed afterwards."
                                         ~ Vivian B.  Art Dealer                                                                             
The intention of this class is to promote safe return to the world of joyful, aerobic movement. Under the watchful eye of a 30+ year movement veteran, we will start on the floor, slowly and gently, exploring movements based on the work of Dr Moshe Feldenkrais. We will then grow our explorations into the vertical plane, with movements rhythmical, practical, and whimsical, to music from around the world.

Each participant will be given individual attention, and encouraged to move at their own pace. In the Fitness half, direction will be given in terms of speed, variety, flow, reversibility, range and functional relevance. Verbal cues will assist each participant on their road to developing an aerobic practice.

Please wear comfortable clothes, feet will be bare, and bring water and a mat or towel to lie on during the first part of the class.

Cost: $20 per class or $75 for a 5 Class card
When: Thursdays 11am - 12:15pm
Where: Jeffrey Bihr Studio 5390 Miles Avenue, Oakland (5 minutes from Rockridge BART Station - just off the 24 freeway)
Please use the Contact Form to sign up for the first class.


 Classes with Louise @ Pleasant Hill YMCA

FELDENKRAIS® FRIDAYS:

* Feldenkrais Explorations

Friday, 10:45am - 11:05am Meet in the lounge near the front desk
Small group attention, learning about the Feldenkrais Method®, exploring movements that participants bring in for clarification, mostly in sitting, but can include inside and/or outside walking, up and down curbs, uphill and downhill. Questions welcome.

* Awareness Through Movement Class

Friday, 11:15am - 12:00pm Body-Mind-Spirit Studio
Verbally led group movements, breaking down sequences and integrating our imagination, sensation, and movements in new and unexpected ways.

* Feldenkrais® for Fitness

Friday, 12:00pm - 12:45pm Body-Mind-Spirit Studio
Inspired by Awareness Through Movement learning, a free-form aerobic practice with music.
Suggestions for movement activities offered on request.

Cost: Free for Members
** There will be no class MAY 20, 2016**

I am amazed at how I feel after the class (only attended 2). I am healing a lung issue that I have had probably for 8 or 9 years from working in West Oakland and many, many travels to India. After your class, I can breathe with more ease. Also, chronic mid back pain is almost gone after each of the classes as is the numbing in some of my fingers while asleep. It comes back, but I think regular Feldenkrais can heal the core issues. Quite astounding!
                                     ~ Marta R. LMFT