Change your sitting, change your life!
Sitting in chairs is a proven health hazard, creating fatigue, poor circulation, neck, shoulder and back stiffness and pain and inefficient movement.
Learn clever, enjoyable strategies for managing life in chairs. Promote alertness, vitality, flexibility and efficient action. Prevent injury and enhance injury recovery.
What will we cover?
Learn about chairs, their place in our culture, Discover how you can make the best of your sitting life for better health and more enjoyment, using pleasant, interesting exercises and daily activities.
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Train for good posture
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Learn simple movement strategies to stay comfortable, relaxed and alert
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Recovery and self-care techniques after a long day’s sitting
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Which chair? Choosing the best chair for you, for work and home
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Alternatives to chairs
Accessibility
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Closed Captions
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Free Tickets for First Nation Attendees
Who will be teaching?
Ralph Hadden is a certified Feldenkrais practitioner, practising in Melbourne and teaching nationally and internationally. 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 is the author of the book, Your 14 Day Pelvis Program (2023), a set of mind-body exercises for healing, vitality and sensuality.
He has presented for many organisations including CAE, Arthritis Foundation, Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, the Gawler Foundation and RMIT.
From 2012-2018 he was editor of Feldenkrais Australia, the national journal of the Australian Feldenkrais Guild Inc. He teaches with clarity, respect and good humour, combining fun with serious learning.
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. He enjoys reading, 5Rhythms dance, Tai chi, movies, walks and time with family and friends. You can visit his website or Facebook page.
Important info:
Any other questions or ways we can assist with accessibility? Just email us at melbourne@lanewaylearning.com
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