Chapter · A day
The strength of the Feldenkrais Education pathway comes from the daily rhythm, the quality of attention, the time for integration, and what continues between segments.
—The rhythm
There are many reasons why people may be motivated to do a professional training in the Feldenkrais method, for personal or professional reasons. But beyond the reasons that bring you, it is the experience during the training that will make you stay.
Here is a preview of a typical day in one of our trainings, with its rhythm of study, practice, exchange, and integration.
IMorning
..with a nice cappuccino
The days generally run from 10 AM to 5 PM, with a 1h30 break at noon. Start your day at the coffee corner, where you can enjoy a coffee while admiring the sunrise over the mountains of Cantal or enjoying the tranquility of the peaceful garden in Brussels.
IIGroup lessons
ATM
In ‘Awareness Through Movement’ lessons, or ATM, you’re guided verbally through a structured sequence of movements, aimed at suggesting new ways of moving that are more efficient and pleasant.
Feldenkrais lessons use all sorts of strategies: guiding our attention, exploring coordination, timing and relationships between different body parts, using small and slow movements, varying orientation, challenging balance, and mobilizing imagination.
Listen
To do this lesson you will need comfortable clothing and a comfortable place to lie on the floor, like a mat.
Here is another short lesson taught by Pia Appelquist, a teacher in Cantal and Brussels. Discover in a few minutes how to increase movement possibilities by using neuroplasticity.
IIIFunctional Integration
of Functional Integration
There are two ways to practice the Feldenkrais method: group lessons and individual lessons. The latter is called Functional Integration (FI), which is hands-on and personalized.
Here are two demonstrations by Scott Clark and Yvo Mentens that demonstrate a sequence of movements that students later try out with each other.
IVLunch break
A moment to share
Spend some time in the library, in the garden outside, prepare a meal in the kitchen, and why not another coffee. These shared pauses are part of the learning too.
VThe platform
Everything is recorded!
Following the day, which generally lasts between 5 and 6 hours, the recordings are uploaded to a dedicated platform that allows you to review the content at any time or catch up if you missed a segment or a day.
VIEvening
A bit of Jazz...
The training goes beyond the hours of teaching, it is also an opportunity to build connections and learn from each other. Initiated by students or the team, you can attend spontaneous events: potluck dinners, documentary nights, concerts, open mic sessions, tango classes. Time to improvise!
VIIDay off
In Nature or in Town
The Cantal is a unique destination with its impressive volcanic landscapes, verdant valleys, and picturesque villages. In this video, we tried to give you a real-time experience of a walk in the mountains of Cantal!
Brussels, the capital of Belgium and Europe, is a vibrant and cosmopolitan city, ideal for those seeking an enriching and diverse training experience. Known for its rich cultural heritage, impressive architecture, and dynamic art scene, Brussels is a metropolis that inspires.
VIIIVoices
This rhythm isn't a schedule — it's a way of learning. Come live it for four years.
