Here is what some of our students have to say about how the Feldenkrais Method has helped them.
Listen to this 5-minute video of Cheri, a client of the Feldenkrais Centre describing her experiences and how she has benefited from working with us.
“In my brief acquaintance with the Feldenkrais Method, it has enabled me to make large strides towards the muscular freedom and control that’s a benefit to all but is especially required by us pianists. The instructors are great, the lessons are challenging but never daunting, the principles make sense and, bottom line, it works”
Dave,
Pianist, Vancouver.
“I came to the Feldenkrais Method looking for relief from the injuries and imbalances of throwing a baseball for over two decades. After 5 arm surgeries and years of numerous forms of therapy I wasn’t sure what to expect. But after one session I was amazed at how such simple and subtle movements could create such a powerful sense of awareness. The connections I felt throughout my entire body were powerful and exhilarating. As an athlete, I can’t think of a more natural way to understand your body and your movements.”
JZ,
Retired Professional Baseball Player.
“I felt quite better after the class, and it was interesting how my body awareness affected how I sat, stood, carried things, etc. It felt like it required a lot less effort and I felt better balanced, and was made aware of how I was placing strain on various areas, even when I was “comfortable.” It was interesting how after the session I was really relaxed, even when playing, in areas that previously were stiff and sore when holding the violin, so much so that I kept dropping my bow!”
JS,
Musician
“I have been attending Feldenkrais group classes for several years. At first I found the sessions relaxing but little else. Over time I have experienced a subtle and incremental effect on my mind and body. I have increased awareness of the body´s parts, their functions and how each is interconnected and interrelated. I feel taller with much improved posture.”
Gail Butt, RN
“During my undergraduate studies in performance violin I began having trouble with occupational over use symptoms which severely affected my ability to play and at times forced me to stop playing altogether. My violin teacher at the time put me in touch with a Feldenkrais teacher and my life has never been the same since! After having done Feldenkrais off and on for five years I can now practice and perform for anywhere up to 8 hours at a time with little or no pain. Feldenkrais has also improved the quality of my playing by making me aware of my body and how all the parts integrate together, giving me a much greater control over my playing.”
Fiona Haughton,
Musician
“I enjoy being in touch with my physical and emotional self. The gentle movements of Feldenkrais give me a heavenly sense of relaxation and body awareness.”
Evelyn Legault,
Coordinator MS Share and Care Support Group, Kitsilano
“After a few classes of introduction to the gentle Feldenkrais Method of movement, I´m hooked! I am encouraged by the tiny changes noted afterwards, almost imperceptible, and pleasantly surprised to experience new flexibility of movement. Already I have experienced a subtle increase in awareness. Vita Kolodny is an expert teacher who guides her students through these cleverly designed slow motion exercises in a supportive fashion.”
Therese D’Monte,
Gardening Coach and Floral Photographer
“The Feldenkrais Method of learning is magical, and unlike any other I have experienced. After each Awareness Through Movement session I delight in discovering how my body is moving more freely. Satisfy your curiosity – try a session yourself!”
Ian Johnson, PhD,
Collaboration Consultant and Author
“I have participated in Awareness Through Movement classes as well as individual Functional Integration sessions with Vita and have found that I experience more flexibility and mobility and less pain afterward. I always leave her sessions with a sense of well being and relaxation.”
Marita Morrow,
Employment Counsellor
“I attended two workshops at Feldenkrais Centre Vancouver. Both workshops helped me connect with my body in a way I had never experienced before. Such gentle yet powerful movements allowing my body to experience a deeper relaxation and ability to move. Vita creates a warm and honouring atmosphere. For me she brought fun and gentleness into my moving from pain to relaxation. I highly recommend her workshops.”
Diane Auld, Counsellor
“Feldenkrais is very different than anything I have ever tried! I really like the fact that Feldenkrais focuses so much on functional movements and body awareness, something that is certainly necessary in our day-to-day lives but minimally practiced amongst the general population.”
Jennifer Haynes,
Aquatics & Fitness Coordinator, The Arbutus Club
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