Cohort
Cantal 6
Starts in July 2026
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An oasis for learning
Yvo and Pia spent a big part of their lives crafting the art of teaching and transmission.
They taught movement and theatre in just about every setting imaginable: rural French villages, rehab centers, prisons, and even the most prestigious drama schools.
Creating a Feldenkrais center was the perfect opportunity to put their years of experience into action and even go a step further. Their mission: how to create the optimal conditions for learning.
Crafting an inspiring and stimulating learning environment was high on the priority list, right up there with making sure the coffee never runs out. Nestled amidst mountains with a view on the volcanic hills and surrounded by books and paintings, it is a haven for creativity.
And it is not only a physical space, it is also the conferences, concerts and events that are organized after training hours. At the end of the four years, the place is brimming with memories. Many students finish the training calling it their second home.
Download the PDF to find out more about the program, teachers, dates, and the 4-year journey.
Upcoming cohort
Cantal 6 is for people looking for a deep pathway inside an immersive study setting. Here, the training takes the form of a research retreat, with real time to learn, integrate, and live together.
The cohort meets the requirements imposed by EuroTAB.
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The team
Educational director
Yvo Mentens discovered the method more than thirty years ago and was certified as a practitioner in Myriam Pfeffer’s training. He then continued studying with Moshe Feldenkrais’ first assistants and students. As co-founder of Feldenkrais Education, he now teaches in professional trainings in Europe, Asia, and the United States. His path also crosses socio…
Educational Supervisor
Pia Appelquist has been a certified practitioner since 2010 and a certified assistant trainer since 2019. Danish by origin, she has lived and worked in France since the 1990s. After studying anthropology and then working as an actress, she co-founded the Beliashe Institute – Center for Arts and Human Potential in Aurillac. She works with children with spe…
Administrator
From Hungary, coordinates communication and social media, bringing her creativity and sensitivity to sharing the project and connecting with audiences. A certified Feldenkrais practitioner, Zsofi also studied contemporary dance and dance pedagogy in Budapest, Turin, and at the Anton Bruckner Private University in Linz.
Every grand journey starts with the first step.
Cohort
Starts in July 2026
Practical questions
Yes. You can write to us or book a call to prepare a visit, ask questions, and sense whether this center fits the way you want to learn.
Cantal works like a study retreat: a more removed rhythm, a strong connection to the place, and time to learn, integrate, and live together in Aurillac.
For Cantal, logistics are closer to a stay: lodging, travel to Aurillac, meals, and time on site should be prepared in advance with the program and the team’s guidance.
The language depends on the center, cohort, and teaching team. Language and translation details are specified in the program and can be confirmed with the team.
Make-up possibilities are discussed with the pedagogical team depending on the moment in the curriculum, the length of the absence, and certification requirements.
The center
Questions before you decide? Write to us directly or book a short call.
