Feldenkrais Method 1

Display Schedule

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

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.

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.  

Prerequisites and other requirements

1) Intermediate English

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

No previous experience with Feldenkrais Method is needed.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

  1. warm comfortable clothing for movement, socks (!)
  2. a mat
  3. a thicker blanket
  4. a bottle of water

Literature

REQUIRED READING:

Moshe Feldenkrais - Awareness Through Movement

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

Note

The course primarily reserved for KATaP DAMU students.

Students from other departments and faculties of AMU are welcome too by prior email agreement with the teacher up to the capacity of the room.

Further information

Course may be repeated

This course is an elective for all AMU students

Schedule for winter semester 2022/2023:

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 R312
Učebna
(Karlova 26, Praha 1)
SKOVAJSA J.
12:00–13:30
(parallel1)
Fri
Date Day Time Tutor Location Notes No. of paralel
Thu 12:00–13:30 Jan SKOVAJSA Učebna
Karlova 26, Praha 1		 parallel1

Schedule for summer semester 2022/2023:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

The subject is a part of the following study plans