Testimonials

Everything I do is better because of Feldenkrais

"Feldenkrais has been a truly transformative for me and has profoundly changed my body and my relationship to it. Everything I do is better because of it - from household chores to qui gong, tai chi, yoga, walking, riding etc. It has unlocked me so my life is less tiring and uncomfortable but more relaxed, easier and more enjoyable.

Feldenkrais fills me full of hope

"The stealth approach of Feldenkrais is very useful for somebody who likes to anticipate, help and participate. It is unlike anything else I have ever done! I never know where the class is going and it keeps my brain occupied. It fills me full of hope that anything is possible despite any perceived barriers! That is huge! Thank you."

Classes are always enjoyable and friendly

"Feldenkrais has been a wonderful therapy/ exercise regime to help keep my body flexible and fluid. After one particular session my breathing had become a whole lot deeper and my ribs felt as though they were able to expand much more. Jackie guides us through the movements with great care and explains each clearly and concisely.

She has a very relaxed style of teaching and the class is always enjoyable and friendly."

I've discovered new ways to deal with tension

"I enjoy the deep sense of relaxation that evolves during a class. With regular classes and practice, I am more aware of when tension is building up in my body and have ways of dealing with it.

Jackie is a teacher who just gets on with it which helps me to get the most out of the class."

I feel that I have smoothed out the creases and the gaps

"Having been a member of the Feldenkrais class in Frome for just over a year now has been a bit of a revelation to me - body and mind.  The hour allows me to re-connect both mentally and physically. 

By the end of the sessions I feel that I have smoothed out the creases and the gaps - there is ease and fluidity whereas before there was tension and stiffness.

As a form of movement it is gentle, reassuring, it allows one to think through how an action, what initiates it and where it can go. I love it as a class and form of movement."

Mindfulness for the body

"For me Feldenkrais is like mindfulness for the body.  I love how it connects you to your body and allows you to explore how it works and create new habits to make everyday movements freer.

The classes with Jackie have made me more aware of my habitual ways of moving and allowed me to experiment with new postures and ways of doing things.  Although the exercises seem very simple and slow they require complete concentration and there is no competitive edge because each student is exploring their own body and habits. 

I come away from each class standing taller and more aware of how I am moving.  I suffer from lower back problems and I’ve always felt safe doing the exercises and felt more flexible afterwards. Jackie is an excellent teacher, she is calm, confident and positive. 

There is no judgement or criticism, the classes are a place for exploration and discovery."