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| Feldenkrais Studies • Feldenkrais Training Programs |
| by Robyn Tellefsen |
Developed by the late Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais , the Feldenkrais Method(r) of Somatic Education helps people expand their range of motion and improve breathing and body alignment. The Feldenkrais Method utilizes various exercises to help the body reprogram the brain for better mind/body function. In a session, the Feldenkrais practitioner leads students through a series of precise movements that alter habitual patterns and provide new learning directly to the neuromuscular system. Through Feldenkrais, students can literally reinvent their ways of lying down, sitting, standing, walking, and more. Through this instruction in awareness, flexibility, and coordination, Feldenkrais allows for the development of more efficient and comfortable methods of movement.
And, the nonintrusive nature of the Feldenkrais Method has made it effective for those with physical handicaps that prevent more traditional types of bodywork. Those who incorporate the Feldenkrais Method into their lives have experienced improved breathing patterns, posture, and range of motion, along with reduced musculoskeletal pain.
What You'll Learn
Feldenkrais training consists of Awareness Through Movement(r) classes, Functional Integration(r) lessons, lectures, demonstrations, theory discussion, and hands-on practice. Feldenkrais training also incorporates instruction on anatomy, biology, Kinesiology, movement development, neurophysiology, Newtonian mechanics, and physics.
Degree Types
All Feldenkrais practitioners must complete 740-800 hours of training over a three- to four-year period. These Feldenkrais training programs lead to professional certification.
Career Paths
Feldenkrais teachers may work with students one-on-one or in a group setting. Feldenkrais practitioners may also use their training to complement pilates, yoga, or dance classes, or a preexisting physical therapy practice.
Job Outlook
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of physical therapists, which is related to Feldenkrais, is expected to grow 27 percent from 2006 to 2016, much faster than the average for all occupations. In May 2006, median annual earnings of physical therapists, often trained in the Feldenkrais Method, were $66,200.
Licensing and Accreditation Information
There is currently no state or federal licensing or accreditation of Feldenkrais practitioners. However, professional certification is available through the Feldenkrais Guild of North America (http://www.feldenkrais.com). In order to become a Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitionercm or a Guild Certified Feldenkrais Teacher(r), you must complete a Guild-accredited training program. In the U.S., there are active Feldenkrais training programs available in California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, and Washington.
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