Somatic Movement Strategies for Relieving Challenging Holding Patterns 

 

Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Instructor: Lavinia Plonka, GCFP, RSME
CE Hours: 12
Cost: $300
NCBTMB Approved: 451768-11

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Course Description:

TMJ dysfunction, chronic shoulder and neck pain, unconscious gripping in the feet and ankles that cause problems with knees and hips, are some of the challenging holding patterns that recur in clients and can be a source of frustration and even cause related struggles. 

 

The Feldenkrais Method® offers learning strategies that use the intelligence of the nervous system to help clients develop new, more functional habits for pain relief, easier movement and reduced stress. 

 

This workshop will explore how Awareness Through Movement® lessons can offer pain relief options for both clients and practitioners. We will look at how the movement sequences can inform hands on practice with a focus on chronic tension areas: jaw, shoulder/neck, low back, ankles and feet. You will have the opportunity to experience the benefits by participating in the lessons, which will then lead into exploring applications of the movement lessons through touch.

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