1
« The balance of the major muscle groups of the human body «
Nürnberg (Germany) : September 2 – 6, 2023
Teaching will be in English
Our skeleton assures the solidity of our structure, our muscles give us movement. At times, overworking or badly adapted muscular tone, forces our skeleton into certain forms and therefore reduces mobility and flexibility in our actions …..
Flexors/Extensors, internal and external Rotators, the Psoas (the large muscles which allows suspension of the leg), the Diaphragm (the respiratory “pump”), the Trapeze (which govern the shoulder girdle and the relation between head and shoulders), the different Sphincters (regulating the internal/external relationships) ….
These are various muscle groups that determine, organise and at times restrict our stability and our actions. When these muscles are free and highly differentiated, supple and elastic and when we have greater awareness of each and of their actions, we gain enormously in articulation and mobility of ourselves in space….
Limitations, tensions and pain are neither a fatality nor a non-reversible deterioration. These are often related to the manner in which we move and act in our daily lives, to our self-image and to habits acquired over the years.
These experiences of getting to know ourselves again and becoming aware of ourselves within and without allows each participant to develop more flexibility, ease and comfort in their actions.
Informations and applications please contact directly Christine Eibert
feldenkrais.ceibert@web.de
|
2
« A mobile Head, an alive, expressive and relaxed face… »
Zurich (Switzerland) : February 2 – 5, 2024
Teaching will be in English
By finding true verticality, human beings have considerably developed their field of observation and action.
The new balance of the head and its great freedom of movement have allowed a considerable development of the sensory functions and numerous mobilities of the face and the organs of the mouth which allow it a rich palette of expression.
We will continue to develop the fluidity and efficiency of head movements in all directions of space, allowing it to fully assume its role as a veritable periscope listening to the world, Through the face, the human being enters into a relationship with the surrounding world. He receives (through the senses) and gives, he expresses himself.
The facial expressions constitute a real affective commentary on the discourse, when they are not language themselves.They reveal the inner being or express the authentic reaction to an emotional situation.
We will rediscover the fluidity of the different movements of the face, ridding it of the grins and masks of habits linked to our history, of the deformations of a sometimes laborious articulation… so that it can express the subtle play of our emotions, to become the mirror of our deep dynamisms and the instrument of an authentic dialogue.All the tensions or limitations experienced in the face are projected onto the cervical spine, stiffening the neck and the carriage of the head.
Informations and applications directly by Brigitte HEUSSER
info@feldenkrais-heusser.ch
|
3
« Moving forward … »
Détroit (USA) : June 17 – 21, 2023
Teaching will be in English
The world in which we live, as well as our inner world, are in perpetual movement and evolution, filled with unforeseen, unexpected opportunities to be experienced.
To follow the movement, to be the movement, we must move forward, confident in our ability to find our place and balance at every moment. Resilient from past experiences and the solutions we disovered, we are enriched by these memories recorded during our experiences.
In order to move forward, we need to risk leaving behind habits that we have been confortable with. We must leave behind emotional and physical habits that we identify ourselves with, even if sometimes they create limitations and constrains. We are often more secure in what we « know » than the « unknown »
Evolution cannot be limited by trading one habit for a more satisfactory one. Evolution requires us to move on, developing dynamic ways of being present, reinventig ourselves, to be able to rebound to life’s ups and downs, and questioning our balance and support,in our interactions with the world around us.
Moving forward requires taking the risk of being unbalanced, surprised, even momentarily destabilized when experiencing the unknown.
We can adapt to feel solid and mobile at the same time, fully confident to find balance and support, to adapt and adjust to whatever confronts or compels us. We can begin to make“sense” of the environment in which we evolve.
Moving Forward above all, is finding the dynamic life that animates and nourishes us,compelling us to grow and develop, inviting us to create a richer, more beautiful and lively tomorrow.
Informations and applications directly by Kathleen Dunne
khdunne@gmail.com |
4
« Make better use of the leg joints … «
Malmö (Sweden) : May 6 – 10, 2023
Teaching will be in English
The human being’s skeleton, as well as the brain, are conceived and organized for movement, whether this involves the handling of a dynamic equilibrium, displacements and spatial orientation.
If the bones determine the solidity of the skeleton, the joints, through their configuration and degree of mobility, define the “potential for movement” in three dimensions
Free and fluid Hips :
The hip is the point of intersection between the tip of the femur and the pelvis, and its mobility permits light, fluid leg movements as well as a genuinely differentiated movement of the pelvis. It plays an essential role in the placement of the pelvis on the legs and the resulting equilibrium of the vertebrae.
Supple and functional Knees :
The knee is a connecting joint. Its hinging and slacking can not be developed by will. It is the result of an dynamic and functional balance in between all the leg joints.Therefore it is necessary to organize in a homogenous way the bending of joints in the legs when walking, climbing stairs, squatting, sitting, etc.
Articulated and solid Feet :
The feet place the human being in a permanent relationship with the ground. Its different joints from the ankle to the toes allow it to adapt instantaneously to the ground on which we are standing or walking. Their freedom contributes to the efficient maintenance of our dynamic postural equilibrium, and by extension, the development of our breathing and opening up to the world.
Informations and applications directly by Anna Lisa Valentini
valentini.annalisa5@gmail.com |
