Workshops

Workshops are an opportunity to take your experiences of a weekly class a little further or deeper. They are also a good introduction to the Feldenkrais Method.

I usually choose a theme evolving from my classes or in which I am particularly interest in at present.

Please email me to book and receive payment details

'Nothing is permanent about our behavior patterns except our belief that they are so'

Next Workshops

Date: Sunday 18 October Workshop for psychotherapists
Venue: Unit 4, 26 Round Hill Street, Brighton
Time: 10.00-13.00
Cost: £45.00
Booking: Please email sabineblackaby@gmail.com

I believe there are similarities between the Feldenkrais Method and Psychotherapy. In my understanding both approaches aim to help people become more aware of how they feel and act so that people can develop greater choice in the way they function. In the Feldenkrais Method the tool for this self-inquiry is movement. By observing and sensing our individual ways of holding ourselves and moving, we gain greater clarity of how we organise ourselves in various situations, including our work environment. Our work often dictates the movements we do and repeat; we might have to sit for a prolonged time or use our hands, arms and shoulders in a particular way. Over time this can lead to habituated movements which may no longer feel comfortable.

As sitting and the organisation of the shoulder girdle seem particularly pertinent in your profession, I intend to teach lessons to make these activities easier, more comfortable and more sustainable. There will be some movement explorations in sitting and also in lying on the floor and you should be able to transfer the learning from this workshop into your daily life and work.

Date: Sunday 8 November 'Moving your arms and shoulders more comfortably'
Venue: Unit 4, 26 Round Hill Street, Brighton
Time: 10.00-13.00
Cost: £45.00
Booking: Please email sabineblackaby@gmail.com

As we are using our hands, arms and shoulders a lot in daily life, it is easy to overwork these areas and store tension. Many of us feel tired or uncomfortable in the shoulder girdle from time to time.
In this workshop we will explore how we can learn to move our arms and shoulders with greater ease and fluidity. We will mostly work lying on the floor in different positions and the movements will be gentle. We will connect the movements to our centre and find support from our lower body.
This workshop might be of interest to you if you sit a lot at work and predominantly use your hands and arms or if your work requires you to be very physically active with your arms and shoulders. It is also suited to anyone wanting to reduce tension and find easier and more comfortable ways to move their shoulder girdle.