The Feldenkrais Institute
Feldenkrais Therapy, Moshe Feldenkrais.”
The Feldenkrais Method is an incredible, quick and easy tool, and a must for anyone who suffers from chronic pain and tension, and loss of flexibility.
— Alex Shester, M.D.
Our Story
The Feldenkrais Institute of NY was founded in 2005. The partners of the Institute — Sheryl Field, Maria Lanaras, Marek Wyszynski and David Zemach-Bersin — pooled their experience, resources and a shared vision to open the nation’s largest Feldenkrais center devoted to the work of Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais. The Institute offers the following programs and services for the public.
- Weekly public classes using Awareness Through Movement
- Evening and weekend workshops for the public
- Individual sessions using Functional Integration for adults and children
- Feldenkrais Professional Training Programs
- Graduate programs for Feldenkrais Practitioners
- Audio, video and print resources on The Feldenkrais Method
- In addition, the Institute’s Feldenkrais center shares space with The Feldenkrais Research Foundation, a 501(c)3 Charitable organization that funds research using The Feldenkrais Method
Feldenkrais Classes
Awareness Through Movement
We offer a variety of classes every week with excellent teachers. No prior experience is necessary; your second class is free. If you are new to the Feldenkrais Method or are experiencing physical discomfort, we suggest that you start with our Basics Class. If you are already familiar with the Feldenkrais Method, jump in anywhere.
Click HERE for up-to-date details and teacher substitutions (if any) and to register in advance for any class.
**Community classes are pay-what-you-can, with a suggested fee of $10.00.
For your first class, please arrive at least 10 minutes prior to the scheduled class start time.
We recommend loose, comfortable clothing.
Mats, pads are provided.
All classes are drop-in. Get your first two classes for the price of one!
Drop-in for $25
6 class card for $125
12 class card for $225
MC/VISA accepted.
Call (212) 727-1014
Up Next at the Institute
Pain-Free Knees and Ankles
– Tuesday, June 27
The Annual Summer Awareness Through Movement® Intensive
– July 1 - 3 (Saturday - Monday)
Dynamic Sitting
– Saturday, July 8
Understanding and Improving Posture: a Feldenkrais Education Workshop
– Wednesday, July 12
Your Neuroplasticity in Action
– Saturday, July 29
Feldenkrais starts your whole life moving in new directions, with new choices on every level of your life. You must experience it. Feldenkrais has had a tremendous impact on my life. It has taught me to really listen to myself. I now know I need not stay stuck in pain. It has helped me see that I have choices, that my patterns of movement, my patterns of emotional "sludge" can change.
- Janie Cutliff, client
Individual Sessions
The most direct way to benefit from Feldenkrais is to work privately with one of our highly skilled practitioners. In Functional Integration lessons, the work is tailored specifically to your needs, the touch is gentle and communicative, and your comfort is respected. Call 212-727-1014 for an appointment.
Featured Products
The Grammar of Spontaneity, Vol. 2 - CD
The Grammar of Spontaneity, Vol. 1 - CD
Introduction to the Feldenkrais Method - CD
Focus on the Knees & Ankles - CD
Awareness Through Movement - Book
Latest Blog Posts
The Effectiveness of the Feldenkrais Method: A Systematic Review of the Evidence
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Welcome to the Feldenkrais Institute
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“Runners Hit Their Stride With Feldenkrais”
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Free Download: David Zemach-Bersin’s forward to Embodied Wisdom
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I believe Marek Wyszynski's extraordinary (and usually unspoken) fluency in anatomy and physiology facilitate his lucid teaching of self awareness, self-correction and efficiency of movement — the Feldenkrais technique.
- George Green, M.D., Professor of Clinical Surgery, Columbia College of Physicians & Surgeons
