All about rhythm and movement. At 12:20 is a wonderful segment about “the Water Carriers Walk.”
“Bones are stronger than steel”
The Body Exhibition
Ruthy Alon New York 2007
Ruthy Alon
Founder of Movement Intelligence
www.bonesforlife.com
Notes from Katarina Halm
Katarina Halm – Movement Intelligence & Focusing
We offer a certification track for those who wish to become certified in any or all of the five modalities of the Movement Intelligence Programme as developed by Feldenkrais® teacher Ruthy Alon: Bones for Life®, Chairs, Walk for Life, Mindful Eating, and Solutions for Optimal Mobility. Please see Ruthy’s site for a beautiful, informative description.
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Based on Feldenkrais® principles, Bones for Life® (BFL®) lessons support physical and emotional regulation and mental resilience. BFL lessons include the concept of axis and wave, where the ‘axis’ ensures a safe trajectory of physical force moving through the body, strengthening and aligning the body’s structure. The ‘wave’ involves the body’s flexible, spiral movement, enabling turning, reaching, and bending. You are guided to become more aware of your position in space, thus improving cognition and adaption to change. The BFL® Wrap is a unique feature of the program, providing modulated compression at various joints. ‘Biological optimism’ and ‘Neurological diplomacy’ are some of the program’s key terms. BFL processes are designed to foster a more graceful movement within your comfort and safety.
Registration
Drop-in and series
Programme Directors
Katarina Halm & Kim Reda-Wilson & Marie-Paule Wiley
Teachers in Training
Luis Enrique Flores ~ Alfo Humano ~ Helena Berger–Heppner ~ Minal Shah
Enjoy classes ~ Option to continue towards certification.
* We look forward to seeing current students and those interested in continuing their BFL journey
CALENDAR Calendar Thinking in Movement (Apr-Dec 2023)
Information page: Bones for Life® & Movement Intelligence
♡ Sign up Links Bones for Life® Impromptu Lessons Monthly on the Second Friday at 2 pm (Pacific) * 60-75 min * April 14, May 12, June 9; * July 14, Aug 11, Sept 8; * Oct 13, Nov 10, and Dec 8, 2023
♡ Sign up Links Bones for Life® March 31-April 28, 2023
- March 31, 2023, Fri 11:00 am (Pacific) * 75 min
- April 7, 2023, Fri 11:00 am (Pacific) * 75 min
- April 14, 2023, Fri 11:00 am (Pacific) * 75 min
- April 21, 2023, Fri 11:00 am (Pacific) * 75 min
- April 28, 2023, Fri 11:00 am (Pacific) * 75 min
TIME LINKS for the start and end of the March-April series:
Fridays 11:00 am Pacific March 31, 2023, ~, please click for your time
Friday 11:00 am Pacific, April 28, 2023, ~, please click for your time
March 31 will be with Katarina, and the series of four in April to be taught by Kim as follows:
April 7, 2023, BFL #23 Narrow Pelvis: Aligning the wheels, BFL #24 Knee Bends a Knee: Spontaneous springiness
April 14, 2023, BFL #25 Silken Scarf along a Roller: Synchronized proportional flexibility BFL #26 The Function of Creeping: Sweeping the head from side to side
April 21, 2023, BFL #27 From Sitting to Standing: Consistent pace of spiraling Sitting Down on the Floor: Surrendering to gravity BFL #28 Knot on the WaIl: Weight-bearing posture from A to Z
April 28, 2023, BFL #29 The Wrap: A loan of integration in sideways walking BFL #30 Jumping in Wrap: “Ha*3” breathing
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Questions/Wishes:
[email protected]
Telephone: 1-604-263-9123 Vancouver BC, Canada
Certification: The first step program provides up to 90 hours toward the 210 hours to complete BFL teacher training with Katarina.
Information page ~ Bones for Life® Teacher Training – Thinking in Movement Studio
A ready-made wrap: fabric for wraps ~ Notes from July 3, 2020
’Biological Optimism’ — BONES FOR LIFE® DAILY PRACTICE Katarina Halm 2021 12 18
Feldenkrais® is a service mark, trademark, and certification mark of the Feldenkrais Guild® of North America (FGNA) in the USA
Invitation © developed by Katarina Halm
The Movement Intelligence of
Bone Strength and Weight-Bearing Posture
Based on Dr. Feldenkrais’ approach to somatic learning
Develop harmonious coordination; Empower lively & dynamic gait; Train in bone building walking in rhythm; Reach Quality of natural fitness at any age; Restore resourcefulness of equilibrium & stability
Align posture in the body language of self confidence
The movement answer to the functional failure of osteoporosis
- Your bones are as reliable as your posture is able to sustain your body weight in an efficient alignment.
- Your bones are as strong as your activity is dynamic and able to cope with challenges that demand strength.
- Your bones are as healthy as Nature meant, if your movements are natural and all your body parts are harmoniously coordinated.
Through the simple, effective movement processes of the sixty-hour Bones For Life® program, you will learn gradually and safely how to:
- Stimulate your bone strength and experience the biological optimism of a reliable skeleton
- Coordinate a springy and dynamic walk
- Align your posture into safe weight-bearing uprightness
- Develop your skill of restoring equilibrium
- Enhance the pleasure of moving
Page Credits
Much of the information on this page is taken directly from Ruthy Alon’s beautiful site here. Movement Intelligence, Bones for Life®, Walk for Life, Chairs, Mindful Eating, Solutions for Optimal Mobility are terms used by her and we at the Studio consider them Trademarked and proprietary. We use them with gratitude.
Hi…I am interested in joining your Bones For Life program. I’ve done most of Level One years ago. I am not so interested in becoming certified but would like to study the work. Could I still join your Level 1 which started this month?
Thanks
Heather Dennis
Dear Heather Dennis,
We welcome you to be with us:
Bones for Life® BFL® 1
Fri 6:45 am (Pacific)
Jan 6 to April 14, 2023
BFL 1 Class Fri 6:45 am (Pacific) Feb 3, 2023,
SIGN UP LINK
https://thinkinginmovement.as.me/schedule.php?appointmentType=39395897
SYLLABUS
BFL #9 Aligning the Lumbar: Spreading fingers
BFL #10 Tapping the Pelvis: Bridging the line of strength
Calendar with additional times, lessons, and sign-up links!
https://thinkinginmovement.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Calendar-Thinking-in-Movement-2023-Jan-19B-.pdf?swcfpc=1
Updates by Email
https://thinking-in-movement.ck.page/92a64d7206
Please let me know if you have questions or wishes.
Warmest greetings,
Katarina Halm