Feldenkrais Learning Center, NYC

Judo played a large role in the development of the Feldenkrais Method. In his book Higher Judo, first published in 1952, Moshe discusses the principles of co-or...dinated movement: "While the word co-ordination is generally a loose and vague term describing an aesthetic appreciation, it has a concrete and objective meaning to the Judoka. (He).. is not satisfied until the active phase of any throw is reduced to one simple unique movement of a point located in the lower abdomen. " (p,24) He then begins to look at this core Judo principle from his western scientific perspective: "Perhaps the most important feature of co-ordinated movement, as we teach it, is that in the correct act there is no muscle of the body which is contracted with greater intensity than the rest." (p,25) "So long as this state of contraction is present, there is no sensation of effort no matter how great the actual effort is." (p,25) If you have any interest in the roots of the Feldenkrais Method, in martial arts in general or just in what constitutes 'good' movement there are several resources below: https://www.feldenkraismethod.com//jigoro-kano-moshe-felde http://semiophysics.com/SemioPhysics_Articles_mental_6.html https://books.google.co.uk/books/about/Higher_Judo.html Image Credit: https://feldenkrais-method.org

Would you like to develop & deepen your awareness in sensing, moving, thinking and feeling? I invite you to join me. New ATM Series begins Wednesday, 1/9 @ 7 ...pm. You don’t have to know how to do Awareness through Movement. We are all always beginning. Let's do less, and enjoy more. Reach out with questions. Hope to see you on the floor! http://www.feldenkraislearningcenter.com/Classes.htm See more

In 1930, at the age of 26, Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais wrote the first Hebrew book of Self Defense. It was difficult time for the Jewish pioneers in the land of Israel. Feldenkrais wrote in the foreword to his book words that should be remembered. Moti Nativ

Join faculty member Jill Van Note this Sunday!

We at the FLC are pleased to welcome our most recent faculty member, Jill Van Note GCFP, who will teach the Wednesday 7pm ATM class! Below is her introductory note. As a teacher/coach in the performing arts and personal/leadership development field for over 30 years, the essential questions are frequently the same: How can I get out of my own way? What would make this easier? When and Where is doing less - actually more? These are some of the questions that I invite you to ho...ld and explore while doing Awareness through Movement. These are the questions that I am keenly curious about and the questions that I believe nourish learning and a good life well lived. My invitation is simple: Come sense your ability and leave your unnecessary effort behind. Questions? Please email me at [email protected]. Jill’s Background: ATM Teacher and FGNA member since 2011 Actor/Graduate of Circle in the Square Theatre School/member AEA/SAG-AFTRA Executive Coach/ member ICF/PCC and Newfield Network Coaching Certifications Avid Hiker, Swimmer, National Park Enthusiast, Maine native and UWS resident