Atlanta, Georgia 30345

Phone: (404) 444 - 4647

After singing professionally for 31 years, I developed vocal and technical problems. I faced the possibility of having to stop singing… Due to Marina Gilman’s excellent technical knowledge, intuition, wonderful common sense and commitment to helping her clients, I overcame my original vocal issues and developed a solid technique enabling me to have joy in singing more than ever. Marina has truly helped me create a second (and better) singing career.

Al Sofia

About The Feldenkrais Method®

What is the Feldenkrais Method?

The Feldenkrais Method®, developed by physicist and mechanical engineer Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais, provides a safe, non-invasive, low impact way to feel better, reduce stress and move with increased comfort and ease. The Feldenkrais Method® teaches unique lessons to improve body posture and alignment. Taught in groups or private lessons, Dr. Feldenkrais developed over 1000 movement sequences that are designed to give you:

New options for movement with reduced strain or pain.
An improved sense of self that will help you in everything you do.
Lessons to improve your posture, balance, breathing and the way you feel.

How is it taught?

The Feldenkrais Method is taught either as verbally directed movement sequences, called Awareness Through Movement® lessons, or individually, in hands on sessions called Functional Integration®.
Awareness Through Movement® classes teach structured movement sequences that involve bringing awareness to the quality and ease of the movements. Lessons are designed to improve how we move through our daily activities. They help the student expand the options for moving with increased ease. Most, but not all, of the lessons begin lying on the floor. Over 1000 lesson sequences ensures variety in the lessons. Movements are slow, gentle and non-aerobic. The attention is on the quality and ease of the movement, not on the range or speed as is found in many other movement methods.
Functional Integration® lessons are given with the client lying on a table, sitting in chair or standing. Unlike some manipulative therapies, Feldenkrais lessons are always given with the client fully clothed. The Feldenkrais Method is not a medical treatment. However, it has proven effective in reducing back, knee, head and neck pain and discomfort resulting from poor posture, stress or poor use of body mechanics. Teachers, performers, athletes and just ‘plain folk’ find that Feldenkrais lessons have helped them feel better and improved their ability to handle the stress of daily life with fewer distractions.