Feldenkrais Method 1

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Code Completion Credits Range Language Instruction Semester
202FME1 credit 2 2 hours (45 min) of instruction per week, 32 to 42 hours of self-study English, Czech winter

Subject guarantor

Name of lecturer(s)

Jan SKOVAJSA

Department

The subject provides Department of Authorial Creativity and Pedagogy

Contents

Feldenkrais® Method (FM) is a process of learning that uses conscious movement with guided attention for refining abilities and hence improving of the quality of life.

FM actively works with the principle of neuroplasticity - the ability of human brain to change itself in response to both internal and external needs in any age.  

Feldenkrais® lessons help to develop better awareness of the self, so as to gain better self-regulation and self-organisation.  

Feldenkrais® Method offers psycho-physical preparation for the improvement of any artistic performance.

Therefore it is widely sought-after by performers (actors, singers, musicians and dancers) as well as by those who work in the creative domains (directors, screenwriters, visual artists, composers and others).

The course is taught by internationally certified Feldenkrais® teacher & practitioner.

PLEASE READ THE WHOLE SYLLABUS BEFORE YOU ENROL.

Learning outcomes

FELDENKRAIS® METHOD 1 - INTRODUCTION TO SOMATIC LEARNING

The outcome of the course is to learn the basic principles of Feldenkrais® Method through active movement in experiential group sessions, followed by guided reflections.

The students will gain the embodied knowledge for their self development as well as for their creative and artistic practice.  

The working language of the course is English.

Prerequisites and other requirements

REQUIREMENTS:

  1. Intermediate English
  2. willingness to try something new in movement and curious mind

THERE IS A MINIMUM 80% ATTENDANCE NEEDED TO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE OF THE COURSE. ENROLL ONLY IF YOU ARE ABLE AND WILLING TO MEET THIS DEMAND, PLEASE.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

  1. comfortable clothing for movement and socks
  2. a mat
  3. a thicker blanket or a firmer support under the head for exercising

Literature

REQUIRED READING:

RECOMMENDED READING:

(for the curious students who want to understand the wider context)

Evaluation methods and criteria

CONDITIONS FOR THE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE COURSE:

  1. attendance (80 %)
  2. active participation in group exercises (ATM) a well as in the reflections / discussions
  3. reading of the required materials
  4. written reflection at the end of each semester

Course web page

http://www.feldenkrais.cz

Further information

Course may be repeated

Schedule for winter semester 2025/2026:

06:00–08:0008:00–10:0010:00–12:0012:00–14:0014:00–16:0016:00–18:0018:00–20:0020:00–22:0022:00–24:00
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
room KAR-S221
Velký taneční sál
(Karlova 26, Praha 1)
SKOVAJSA J.
15:30–17:00
(parallel1)
Fri
Date Day Time Tutor Location Notes No. of paralel
Thu 15:30–17:00 Jan SKOVAJSA Velký taneční sál
Karlova 26, Praha 1		 parallel1

Schedule for summer semester 2025/2026:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

The subject is a part of the following study plans