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Feldenkrais Institute of Victoria
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The Feldenkrais Method® is an educational approach to improve the quality of your life. It teaches in concrete ways how to develop and refine awareness for what you are doing in order to reduce pain or limitations in movement, and promote general well-being. By developing awareness of movement,… The Feldenkrais Method® is an educational approach to improve the quality of your life. It teaches in concrete ways how to develop and refine awareness for what you are doing in order to reduce pain or limitations in movement, and promote general well-being. By developing awareness of movement, breathing and posture, you are enabled to use your innate capacity to direct your own healing and improve performance. You can enjoy relief from chronic pain, tension, stress and discomfort. <p> Recent scientific research shows how the brain change as it learns. Scientists call it neuroplasticity - the brain's extraordinary ability to acquire more efficient patterns of movement and action. Feldenkrais accesses the intelligence of the nervous system, so you can learn and function at your best. It is a form of movement re-education developed by nuclear physicist and engineer Moshe Feldenkrais after suffering a sports-related injury. Rather than undergo surgery, he explored alternatives and created his own form of rehab integrating physiology, anatomy, martial arts, psychology, and neurology. <p> Conditions Treated: <p> * Chronic pain * Back pain * Neuromuscular conditions, such as Cerebral Palsy and Fibromyalgia * Repetitive strain injuries * Multiple sclerosis * Performance enhancement for dancers, actors, athletes * Sports injuries <p> there are two approaches: <p> - Awareness Through Movement® group classes - Functional Integration® private session Read more