The Feldenkrais Method® is a system of sensory motor learning which uses gentle movement
sequences and focused but mobile attention to increase awareness,improve function, increase grace
and ease of movement and reduce pain and stress.
It is named for its originator, Moshe Feldenkrais.
Although his academic training was in engineering and physics, his interests were wide-ranging,
including a mastery of judo. As a result of a sports injury, he suffered severe knee pain. Feldenkrais developed
his Method® to learn to move without pain, and then went on to teach it to others.
The trainings continue around the world, as do classes in AwarenessThrough Movement®, the verbally guided aspect of the Method®
and in Functional Integration®, the hands on, one-to-one aspect of the Feldenkrais Method®.
At an AwarenessThrough Movement® lesson, the student usually lies on the floor on a mat (though there are some lessons given sitting or standing), dressed in regular, unrestrictive clothing. The practitioner guides the student verbally
through a sequence of gentle movements which relate to a variety of functions, such as bending, turning, reaching,
walking. The student does the movements in his or her range of comfort and begins to notice the way he or she
usually does the movement and what makes it easier or more difficult. Gradually, by means of many variations,
other options for movement are introduced and incorporated making the individual movements easier and the
overall functioning smoother and easier as well.
In a Functional Integration® lesson the student usually lies on a padded table while the practitioner
uses his or her hands to move the person and, through touch, to provide information to the student
on posture and movement which might be unfamiliar.
Anne-Elizabeth W. Straub is a Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner®.
She has been certified as a teacher of AwarenessThrough Movement® since 1992 and has taught classes in the community since that time.
In addition, she currently teaches Functional Integration® lessons and regularly conducts seminars and workshops.
A Certified Social Worker, Ms. Straub brings to her Feldenkrais® practice the insight and sensitivity
of her experience in psychotherapy.
Ms. Straub has presented in-service training sessions and workshops to staff members from
the Hebrew Home for the Aged at Riverdale and the Hospital for Joint Diseases.
She has also conducted workshops for the New York City Chapter of the National MS Society at their "Discovery
Weekend".
Singers, dancers, plumbers,
writers, computer operators, actors, corporate managers, homemakers,
moms, dads, health care professionals...
People who want to improve their ability to move gracefully
People who want to enhance their self-awareness
People who want to increase their energy and reduce fatigue and stress
People who want to perform better
People who want to move without pain
Feldenkrais® Center of Park Slope
374 Fifth Avenue (between5th and 6th Sts.)
Brooklyn, NY 11215
718-499-5238
There is currently one scheduled AwarenessThrough Movement® class
held at the Feldenkrais® Center of Park Slope:
Tuesday 2:00PM to 3:00 PM
(Other practitioners have classes on other days and times)
However, class days and times are subject to change, so please call or email before coming to class for the first time.
Classes are added as required.
Workshop schedule in progress.
AwarenessThrough Movement® and Functional Integration® lessons are arranged by appointment.
Call 718 624 1930
646 422 1930
718-499-5238 (Center)
Gift certificates available.
