THE FELDENKRAIS® CENTER OF
HOUSTON
Picture yourself. . .
. . .experiencing
your "personal best" in sport or artistic expression
consistently
. . .experiencing
mental sharpness,
creativity,
and improved problem solving skills
with ease and flow
. . .experiencing
a fresh outlook and approach to daily demands
effortlessly
. . .experiencing new
levels of fitness, vitality, and effectiveness
with pleasure and possibility.
. .
It's going to
take a breakthrough.
NOW. . .
. . .Picture yourself using the most revolutionary and effective
technology available for personal improvement, and feeling the
positive effects in every aspect of your life, at work or play.
. .
The FELDENKRAIS Center of Houston exists to
help people to improve in the art of everyday living.
The
Director,
MaryBeth Davison Smith, is a performance improvement specialist
who teaches people to navigate the world of action and achievement
by creating personal "breakthrough" experiences. Whether you are in business, the
performing arts, athletics, or simply trying to make the best
possible experience of aging or physical challenges, our
classes, workshops, special programs and private consultations
will give you practical tools for improving whatever you do,
while maximizing your awareness, aliveness, and enjoyment of
each moment.
The Method whereby this is accomplished was developed by a
man named
Dr.
Moshe Feldenkrais. The Feldenkrais Method®
is a tool for self-learning and continuing development. The
method teaches, using gentle body movement, how we can improve
our capacity to function in ways that are more efficient and
comfortable. Using movement sequences that bring awareness and
involvement to the whole self evokes improved ability. In
business, this means greater productivity, tighter teamwork,
better communication, and the experience of effectiveness and
excellence. In the arts, it means greater potential to
turn intention into beauty with precision and passion. In
any facet of life, it means actually working smarter, not
harder, to accomplish whatever makes your life worthwhile.
Whether you are new to the work or have been exploring it for
some time, you will find much that is of interest in our
Awareness
Through Movement® classes. Click on "Ongoing
Classes" on the navigation bar for the current class schedule.
Individual
Functional Integration®
lessons are available
by appointment, and are personally tailored to you and your
interests. FI lessons can be particularly helpful for
those who experience difficulty from stress or pain,
technique-related injuries in high-performing athletes, dancers,
and musicians, and leads to improvement from stroke, MS,
Parkinson's Disease, Cerebral Palsy, and other neuromuscular
disorders.
The Feldenkrais Method also provides an interesting path of
self-discovery and "mental clarity" for those seeking to know
themselves better. Stop in at a
workshop and experience it
for yourself.
We also offer
instructional CDs and
books for your continued learning.
To schedule a private session,
please call 713.622.8794.
As part of our commitment to contribute to the larger community,
we have originated the "Embracing Change" Award. Providing
acknowledgement and encouragement, as well as practical support
for life-change, is our way of helping to make the world a
better place. Make nominations through the "Embracing
Change" Award page, and read our continuing reflections on
change on our
blog.
Would your civic, professional, or networking group benefit from
hearing about this work?
Invite us to be a
guest speaker at your next meeting! We also design
specialized presentations to meet your needs for training
seminars, workshops, or retreats. Please enjoy browsing our
site, especially the
"Special Programs" section. Let your ideas flow, and
then contact us. We look forward to serving you, your
organization, and/or its clientele, in your quest for
improvement.
