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Nürnberg (Germany) : August 30 – September 3, 2025
Teaching will be in English
By finding true verticality, the human being has considerably expanded his field of observation and action. This new orientation in relation to the force of gravity has enabled the development of the entire frontal part of the brain and access to the higher functions of the central nervous system.
The head’s new equilibrium and freedom of movement has led to considerable development of sensory functions, in particular the widening of the visual, auditory and olfactory fields, the perception of relief and the clarity of contours. We will therefore continue to develop the fluidity and efficiency of head movements in all directions of space, enabling it to effectively fulfill its role as a veritable periscope for listening to the world,
The cervico-dorsal joint (C7/D1) fully plays its role as a real pivot,, providing the head with « stable instability » (i.e. holding its balance without having to be restrained by the tension of the neck muscles) and enabling it to be constantly free and connected to the surrounding world, whatever our position and commitment to action.
The balance of the cervico-cranial joint ensures coherent, functional orientation of the head and gaze. It is also very important for the mobility of the soft palate and the development of a free volume inside the mouth.
A very precise link can indeed be established between the shape and dynamic equilibrium of the cervical curve, on the one hand, and the opening/radiation of the throat, mouth and face, enabling great mobility of the organs of articulation and facial mimicry, on the other.
Last but not least, cervical mobility is also necessary to ensure optimum blood supply to the brain (an essential condition for its proper functioning) and efficient transmission of nerve impulses to the whole body.
Informations and applications please contact directly Christine Eibert
feldenkrais.ceibert@web.de |
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Part 2, new educational program
Zurich (Switzerland) : January 31 – February 3, 2025
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 |
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« Hands articulated and relaxed to touch, communicate, explore, act, trace, model and play «
Détroit (USA) : June 11 – 15, 2025
Teaching will be in English
Hands that are available and present for touching, communicating, relating, acting… hands that are free and differentiated for exploring space and matter, skilled for creating shapes and setting them in motion…
Our hands are part of those extremities through and with which we relate to the surrounding world and to others, whether to receive information or to express ourselves.
The mobility of the fingers and their differentiation from one another make our hands extremely sensitive and agile instruments for receiving and acting.
Whether we’re touching, writing, drawing or playing an instrument, our hands are a veritable medium for expressing our intelligence, sensitivity and creative ability.
We’ll discover the chain of integration that links each finger to the spinal column, mobilize the joints of the wrist, elbow and shoulder, and explore the qualities of sensitive touch, a genuine dialogue between skin, muscle and bone with the thing being felt.
* Feel and mobilize the integration chain linking hand, arm, shoulder blade, collarbone and spine, enabling effortless movement without joint limitation (wrist/elbow/shoulder), differentiated and harmonious movement, whether for graphics, instrumental play, sporting gestures or manual activity.
* Rediscover freedom of movement in the wrists, which is essential if the hand and fingers are to move in space and adapt to the object being touched or held.
* Discover the many finger joints and their different mobilities for greater mobility and agility…
* Develop the ability to dialogue with the higher nervous system through differentiation in the hand (one of the areas most represented in the motor cortex) and the development of a genuine quality of movement and action.
Informations and applications directly by Kathleen Dunne
khdunne@gmail.com |
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« Rediscover the true relaxation, flexibility and mobility of the chest and thoracic spine… »
Malmö (Sweden) : April 5 – 9, 2025
Teaching will be in English
A space for breathing as much as a cradle of our emotions, the chest is also a place of resonance for the spoken and sung voice, a place of expression for a creative and rich life, a free and differentiated emotional life. Its highly articulated structure, fine and potentially very mobile, plays a decisive role in the development of breathing. It also ensures the transmission and meeting of all the impulses coming from the pelvis or the head, thus allowing a true integration of daily movements and respecting an overall and healthy physiology of the spine.
We will experience how to:
• Become aware of the articulated structure of the chest, developing greater freedom of the ribs in the three planes of space, regain the flexible mobility of the chest-bone and greater functional articulation of the thoracic spine whether in flexion, extension or torsion .
• Experience the dorsal column as an essential link within the chain of transmission from the feet to the head, an unavoidable passageway for all the forces coming from the pelvis, head and limbs.
• Integrate the movements of the arm and head through a more functional engagement of the thoracic spine and chest, thereby regaining more mobility and fluidity in daily movements.
• Discover a certain relaxation and flexibility of the muscle fibers which insert themselves on the different parts of the rib cage and thoracic spine, diaphragm, trapezius, abdominal and back muscles ; perceiving how their tension or shortening limit and constrain one’s mobility, to lengthen and let go… these tensions are most often linked to present or past stress or emotional and relational experiences.
• Find how to use breathing to awaken this presence in oneself and in the surrounding world, this feeling of living, regenerating self as well as a true quality of listening… instantly helping to find calm within oneself, to center oneself, connect and take the necessary step back from paralyzing events (stress and emotions).
Informations and applications directly by Anna Harrstedt
anna@easymoving.se |
