Soften and unwind the tensions in your back with the clever “magic towel” technique. You will use a rolled up towel, placed under your back, to gently and comfortably release and mobilise the muscles that control and support your spine.
Once you have learned the magic towel technique you can use it any time to gain immediate relief of back stiffness.
What will we cover?
An introduction to the principles of the Feldenkrais system of movement learning and to human biomechanics.
We will then go through a systematic exploration of movements of your back and whole self and you will learn how to place and use the rolled up towel for maximum support and relief for your back
The movements will be done lying on the floor, some of the time you will be lying on the ‘magic towel’. Bring an ordinary towel (bath or beach) to class.
Accessibility
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Closed Captions
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Discounted Early Bird Tickets
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Free Tickets for First Nation Attendees
Who will be teaching?
Ralph Hadden BA CFP (he/him) is a certified Feldenkrais practitioner based in Melbourne. He is one of Australia’s most experienced ‘Feldenkraisers’, having been teaching since 1988. He offers his own workshops, weekly classes and individual sessions, helping his clients recover from injury, build health and relaxation and improve performance at work and play.
Ralph’s book, Your 14 Day Pelvis Program (Mind-body exercises for healing, vitality and sensuality), was published in 2023. From 2012-2018 he was editor of Feldenkrais Australia, the journal of the Australian Feldenkrais Guild Inc.
He has presented for many organisations, nationally and internationally, including the CAE, Arthritis Foundation, Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, Gawler Foundation and RMIT.
Ralph teaches with clarity, respect and good humour, combining fun with serious learning. He is trauma aware and affirming of gender and relationship diversity. In his spare time he has acquired a black belt in Aikido, played cricket, sung in choirs, published a book of poetry and solved cryptic crossword puzzles.
You can visit his website here, and his book website here.
Important info:
Any other questions or ways we can assist with accessibility? Just email us at melbourne@lanewaylearning.com
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