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Dear <<First Name>>,
We have had our regular weekly hiatus, a rest, allowing you time to integrate the experiences from the last newsletter.
A tip-of-the-hat to Toronto readers who are registered for the workshop with Gisele this weekend. If you are in the Toronto area and want to take the workshop, there is still room (see below).

Plan ahead! We have 10 events for you to immerse yourself in the Feldenkrais Method and to help you prepare for the Kelowna Feldenkrais® Teacher Training.
Enjoy!

Topics for this Newsletter:

Article by Dr. Feldenkrais

In the article, "Bodily Expressions", Dr. Feldenkrais outlines his central concept of the self-image:
I would argue that it is a body image; namely, it is the shape and relationship of the bodily parts, which means the spatial and temporal relationships, as well as the kinaesthetic feelings. Included with this are feelings and emotions and one's thoughts. All of these form an integrated whole.
How does a self-image come about? Everyone feels that his way of walking, speaking, and behaving is uniquely his own and unchangeable. He totally identifies with this behaviour-as if he were born with it. 
...Despite this belief, everything central to human behaviour is acquired only by a long period of learning: to walk, to speak, to see a photo or painting in three dimensions -one's very movements, attitude, and language are acquired purely according to the accidental circumstances of one's place of birth and environment. 

​To read more, click here to download.


 

Prepare for the Training

Free Webinars

Webinar #1, December 8: Orientation. Join Julie Peck and the whole team to reflect on this important question.
Dr Feldenkrais describes the orientation component as ‘directing yourself with a purpose’.  In this FREE Webinar we will explore this component of movement organization in detail.
How do we use our attention, and direct our attention to orient ourselves from our internal to external environments, and from the big picture to the detail, seamlessly and with reversibility? Click for information and to register.

Webinar #2, January 12. Join Julie Peck and the whole team.
We are all learning beings throughout our lives, and our ability to understand the HOW of learning can greatly influence our quality of acting and interacting in the world.  How do we feel satisfied, when do we know we have done enough, how do we cope with frustration, how do we find different possibilities and how do we find the JOY of learning. Details about this webinar will be available soon.


In-Person Workshops

Join Gisele St. Hilaire for a great workshop this weekend in Toronto. There is still time to register (click here).



 After so many workshops across Canada, Gisele brings the highly acclaimed Feldenkrais FUNdamentals workshop to her hometown of Winnipeg. (Final details such as ticket price are not quite yet confirmed). 


Save the Date! Julie will be in Canada in March, 2020 at the above dates. We will keep you informed about details in upcoming Newsletters!


March 27, 28 & 29, 2020, Kelowna. What do performing artists and psychotherapists have in common? Apparently a great deal!
Join Psychologist and Feldenkrais Assistant Trainer Alice Friedman for a fascinating workshop investigating how skill and ease are important factors in achieving a high level of success in all disciplines. Learn how you can improve your ability to function better in your personal and professional life.
​We will have more information, soon.

Online Workshops
Our first workshop was completely recorded in video, and all 10 hours are now on our learning platform (kelowna-fptp.teachable.com). The next workshop with Anastasi was audio recorded and is in final production.  

Enjoy 10 hours of Awareness Through Movement lessons and discussions taught by Gisele that help to deepen our understanding of ourselves.
Click here to view the details and to register.


 Enjoy 10 hours with Anastasi Siotas from his 2-day workshop in Calgary, November 9 & 10.  The first day (5 hours) is now ready for your listening pleasure. Production of the second day should be finished next week. This course is in audio, only. Click to view the details and to register.

Free Lesson Recordings

Every 5 weeks we share a Free Recording of an Awareness Through Movement lesson. These are selected by the team to reflect interesting aspects of the Method, and from which we can reflect on these in our 10-minute discussion the following week. Click here to review the first 5 FREE recordings as well as the team's reflections.

What's in the Kelowna Feldenkrais Teacher Training?

We have completed a very in-depth booklet about the Training, which is being distributed at all workshops.  It is also available for free in an easy-to read format at our learning site, teachable.com. If you are new to the site, you will need to create a user name. Click to login and read the booklet.
There is no time like the present to apply for the training right now. Our application process can be completed easily and efficiently online. Don't delay -- click here to apply!
 
 We create these newsletters and events to give you more sense of the Feldenkrais Method, and to give you a sense of the dynamism of the operations and teaching team.
We'd like to hear your thoughts: What's working? What would you like different? What inspires you? Click here to tell us.
Stay tuned for the FREE Awareness Through Movement® lesson next week, followed the next week by the team reflections on it. We anticipate that the full recording of Anastasi's workshop in Calgary will be available, as well!

Thanks so much for your interest,

Warmly,

Alice, Gisele, Julie, Rob & Sandra
The Operations Team for the Kelowna Feldenkrais Teacher Training Program (2020-2023)
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