Gravity and Grace
a collective platform for learning somatic learning
by certified teachers and student teachers of Feldenkrais
Awareness through Movement
Awareness Through Movement (ATM) lessons,
Feldenkrais Method, are guided, slow, mindful sequences of gentle movements (often on the floor) that teach you to pay attention to your internal sensations, revealing inefficient movement patterns, releasing tension, and developing new, easier ways to move, improving posture, balance, coordination, and overall comfort by using your brain's ability to change (neuroplasticity).
How they work:
Guided Exploration: A teacher verbally guides you through unusual or familiar movements, encouraging curiosity about how you feel, rather than focusing on performance.
Focus on Sensation: You learn to notice connections between different parts of your body and differentiate between parts that feel stuck, promoting smoother integration.
Rest & Reorganize: Short rests are built in, allowing the nervous system to process the new information and reorganize for more efficient movement.
Mindful & Gentle: Lessons emphasize moving within a comfortable range, making them suitable for all ages and abilities, and creating a meditative quality.
What you gain:
Increased self-awareness and sensory feedback.
Reduced chronic tension and pain.
Better posture, balance, coordination, and flexibility.
Greater ease and freedom in daily activities like walking, sitting, and lifting. Functional Integration - One on One sessions
Functional Integration - One on One sessions
For those of you who haven't experienced one-on-one sessions here is a short summary, however the best way to know it is to experience it first hand.
Feldenkrais Functional Integration is a hands-on method to improve movement, flexibility, and body awareness. In a one-on-one session, a practitioner gently moves and guides your body, helping you discover easier and more efficient ways to move.
Rather than focusing on exercise or stretching, the practitioner moves different parts of your body in subtle ways.
The goal is to help you learn new patterns of movement, which can reduce pain, improve posture, and enhance your overall well-being. It’s a gentle and mindful approach to reconnecting with yourself.
These sessions are personalized, adapting to your specific needs, whether you’re dealing with pain, stiffness, or simply wanting to move more freely. It’s a calm, non-invasive way of learning to be more effective and present. It’s especially helpful for people dealing with chronic pain, stiffness, or recovering from injuries. Athletes, dancers, and performers also use it to improve flexibility, coordination, and performance.
It’s not just for those with physical issues—people of all ages and fitness levels can benefit by learning how to move more efficiently, by improving posture and reducing tension.
