Individual hands-on sessions for adults
“Thank you for these last two days – it feels like my body has learnt a lot – it has been pretty revelatory!!”
The Feldenkrais Method draws your awareness to the way you move, inviting your natural intelligence to play and discover new ways of moving, using less effort and tension.
Individual hands-on lessons, known as Functional Integration, are tailor-made to suit a certain need or a specific theme determined by you. It could be a you are interested in your general health and wellbeing, or have more of a specific question relating to an injury, pain management or longer term situation.
During a one-to-one lesson we’ll talk about what you would like to improve, then lying on a low padded table, Lou uses gentle touch instead of verbal instructions to invite, suggest and guide new ways of moving.
After a session many people feel lighter and easier in their movements, they notice a improvement in their breathing, posture, coordination and overall physical and emotional wellbeing.
Who
People come to Lou’s Feldenkrais practice through different situations. Some find Feldenkrais after trying many other medical and non-medical approaches, treatments and techniques. Some come through word of mouth, others already know about Awareness Through Movement; the group classes, and are curious to see if the individual, hands-on approach can help their situation.
“The FIs opened a few doors for me so I am very thankful for that. Your gentle touch and clarity of language when working with me really struck a chord.”
Over the years Lou has worked with many people. DJs with neck injuries and aching arms, people with a long term pain, disabled and non-disabled dancers, wheelchair users with cerebral palsy and neurological conditions. Physiotherapists and Osteopaths, professional violinists and office workers with RSI.
“Why isn’t Feldenkrais mandatory on the NHS? It’s so powerful….my mobility has changed.”
Mental Health
An interest of Lou’s are the connections between improving physical movement and how this influences changes in mental and emotional health. She works with people with mild mental health conditions and who are interested in somatic orientated approaches. The Feldenkrais Method is not a therapy. Some people discover through their own Feldenkrais experience, the method can support improved overall wellbeing. Lou’s approach is respectful and sensitive, acknowledging the stories that people carry. I ask people who work with me to continue looking after their mental health and stay in therapy if required.
Lou’s background is working extensively with children and young people and welcome them in my practice. Read more about my work with children and families.
Where & When
Upstairs at Yoga Point, Brixton, London. There are 13 steps up to the space with a hand rail on one side. There is no lift. The entrance to the studio has level access from the pavement. There is a wide accessible toilet. There is space to store a wheelchair or mobility equipment
Prices
Upstairs at Yoga Point | £77 per session
A series of session | A flat fee is agreed on booking
If finance is a genuine barrier concession rates are available.
Please contact Lou for information and prices.
Bookings: lou@loucoleman.org
Lou Coleman 
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