Feldenkrais with Bethany Cobb

I use the Feldenkrais Method to help people improve their quality of life through improvement and awareness in movement. Different from being "fixed" or practicing a "correct" way, this method involves a process of discovery. It is similar to how a painter learns to see shades of color, learns to mix colors, and then has a bigger palette to work with. In movement, when we learn to sense smaller differences and explore more options, our ability to act in the world expands.

Who can benefit?

For those with physical or neurological challenges, a sense of wholeness emerges as all parts of yourself become integrated in movement. When holding patterns and movement patterns shift, pain dissipates and ease of movement arises.

For those in the performing arts, the method offers a way to develop and fine-tune movement skills. Poor body use can lead to repetitive strain injuries, stiff or sore areas, and decreased stamina. With more efficient movement, you can relieve stressed areas and free your attention and movement for artistic expression.

At any age you can benefit!

Improve balance and flexibility
Breathe easier
Relieve chronic discomforts
Feel refreshed and present
Improve your ability to do the activities you love

Children benefit too!

Improve movement, balance, and coordination
Learn to stay connected with what they feel and sense
Know where they are in space
Improve confidence and self-reliance
Learn to release stress at an early age

Format

Individual lessons in Functional Integration. These include an interview during which we discuss your needs and interests. Gentle, precise touch, and verbal guidance in movement help release holding patterns and areas of stress. The lessons provide a path to new awareness and ways of doing.

Group lessons in Awareness through Movement. Each lesson develops a theme through gentle movement, sensing, and visualization. Through using your whole self better, areas of chronic tension no longer need to take all the stress. As well offering physical benefits, these interesting lessons improve your capacity to learn, create, and problem solve. People often feel refreshed and ready to move through their day with more balance, ease, and awareness.

Current Schedule

Private lessons by appointment.

Ongoing one hour Awareness Through Movement classes in South Central Denver: close to Washington Park, DU and Cherry Creek

Wednesdays

9:30 am
11 am

Thursdays

12:30 pm

Saturdays

9:15 am
10:30 am

Upcoming workshops:

Balance... an art, a science, and a story... through movement

                    As we move through the last months of the year, here is a series of workshops to help find and support
                    balance: quietly within ourselves, and thus in action in the world. The lessons will help flexibility,
                    breathing, and our ability to sense where we are in movement, in relation to the ground, and in space.

While the six classes build upon each other, each class also stands on its own.
Each class is from 2 to 4:30 pm:

                            Saturday        September 8
                            Sunday          September 9
                            Saturday        October 13
                            Sunday          October 14
                            Saturday        November 10
                            Sunday        November 11

For more information: 303–722–1740 harmonyinmotion.bc@gmail.com

Background of the Feldenkrais Method

Moshe Feldenkrais (1904–1984) was a physicist, engineer, and judo master before he changed his career to develop what became the Feldenkrais Method. Engaging in a study of anatomy, kinesiology, physiology, biology and child development as related to human movement, he sought to restore the functioning of his injured knee. He succeeded in this and went on to apply this approach to help people in a wide range of situations. He was dedicated to creating not just flexible bodies, but also flexible, capable, and aware human beings in all aspects of human functioning.

My Background

Since 1991 I have worked as a Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner^SM in Denver, Colorado. I hold a B.A. in Psychology from York University, Ontario, Canada. Other work experience includes extensive work in vision therapy, assisting in Montessori and Waldorf kindergartens, and working with the elderly. In addition to my private Feldenkrais practice, I taught Feldenkrais to groups of children and teenagers at Between the Bones Dance School for ten years. My work is nourished by meditation and life-long experience in the fine and performing arts.

Useful internet links for the Feldenkrais Method:

Feldenkrais Guild of North America — background, articles, and information on the method, and a directory of practitioners.
SenseAbility — The Quarterly Newsletter of Applications of the Feldenkrais Method.
Ray Little

"... life is really hidden

Except where there is movement,

And all movement is blind, except where there is knowledge,

And all knowledge is useless, except where there is work,

And all work is empty, except where there is love,

And when you work lovingly,

First you will get in touch with yourself,

Then with others, and then with God."

Khalil Gibran