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Somatic intelligence for a creativity, clarity, and independence.
Offerings
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Kirsten offers 1:1 Feldenkrais sessions called Functional Integration and private Pilates Mat sessions.
55-90 min.
Pricing: $75-$110 -
Current classes ongoing in Highland Park and Silver Lake!
What is the Feldenkrais Method®?
The Feldenkrais Method® of somatic education uses small movements and directed attention to help people learn more effective ways of moving that improve their quality of life andThe Feldenkrais Method can be experienced in a group setting, Awareness Through Movement® lessons are taught in a group setting, with students following the verbal instructions of the teacher. Functional Integration® sessions are one on one lessons where the fully clothed student is guided through touch, movement and verbal instruction.
The Feldenkrais Method® is based on principles of physics, biomechanics, and an empirical understanding of learning and human development. Moshe Feldenkrais said, “We move according to our perceived self-image.” By expanding your perception and increasing awareness, you will become more aware of your habits and tensions and develop new ways of moving. By increasing sensitivity, the Feldenkrais Method assists you to live your life more fully, efficiently, and comfortably.
Benefits
Mental and emotional clarity.
Feldenkrais lessons help you quickly develop awareness of physical obstacles and the emotional burdens embedded within. It can feel like a series of encounters that with time loosens both the physical and emotional grip.Independence through life’s transitions.
Learn your capacity for more self-reliant healing and dignity on your path. Being more fully present in yourself leads to self-discovery. Actions and abilities that seemed impossible, become attainable. Discover how much more you are capable of than you thought.Creativity.
Greater awareness offers us a sense of freedom to explore. Build your confidence to expressive yourself through movement. Personal and self-directed experimentation and play introduce you to an even deeper enjoyment of movement.
Kirsten Michelle Schnittker
Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner, Mat Certified Pilates Instructor, Dance Artist
Kirsten Michelle was born in Colorado, grew up in the suburbs outside of Philly and DC, and earned a Bachelor of Arts in History from Barnard College in NYC. Kirsten Michelle is a dance artist who lived and performed in NYC for a decade before moving to LA in 2020. Their appreciation for intuitive movement and somatic listening, led them to become a certified Feldenkrais Method® practitioner (NY Feldenkrais Professional Training) and a certified Pilates Mat teacher (The Lab, Sapphire Pilates). They lead weekly Feldenkrais and Pilates Mat classes in Highland Park and Silver Lake, and work individually with client out of their home in Glassell Park. They are a dancer and choreographer collaborating and performing within LA vibrant artistic communities.