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Scenes from a class

We often begin a group class by standing. One of our themes is balance. Extending the arms to the side helps with that. In the photo you see us beginning on two feet.

The sequence progresses to one foot and then combinations with the arms and head. We also focus on the eyes. There is so much benefit to looking into the distance.

Noticing and
Connecting

Next, we might walk, or sit, or kneel. But most often the next part is to lie down. This is a favorite! While externally doing nothing, inwardly you are active. I ask you to notice: 1) yourself in an overall way, 2) the contact with the mat and 3) breathing. We call this part “the scan” and come back to it several times during the class.

Reaching with Coordination

We often explore movements while lying on the mat. Here the student is exploring reaching . It helps to pull with the other hand and to press the head sideways, into the mat. It also helps to expand the ribs on the top side and contract them underneath. And it helps to push with the same-side foot. Then, reaching feels good!

We often explore movements while lying on the mat. Here the student is exploring reaching.

Here the students are exploring reaching through the elbow. It helps to pull with the other hand and to press the head sideways, into the mat. It also helps to expand the ribs on the top side and contract them underneath. And it helps to push with the same-side foot. Then, reaching feels good!

I teach through Arlington County Parks & Recreation. Classes go by the Quarter. I teach the Fall, Winter and Spring Quarters.
Arlington County supplies the mats. They have kindly purchased Feldenkrais mats, which are wider than most exercise mats. The surface is a little slippery. You might like to wear “hospital socks” for the extra grip.
Arlington County requires that you bring a towel to place under your head. Crosswise is best.
You take off your shoes. Please wear socks.
As the movements are not demonstrated, you need to be able to hear while lying down, and to understand spoken English.
The group classes go by series. Sorry, drop-ins are not allowed.
Many people find they are more comfortable when they bring a small pillow to cushion their head.

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Maureen McHugh, Feldenkrais Practitioner