Somatic Hands On Sessions and Classes
Feldenkrais Functional Integration Lessons
As a certified Feldenkrais Practitioner, Sarah gives Functional Integration Lessons that are a one-on-one subtle and gentle form of direct manipulation and touch to guide the student’s awareness and foster biomechanical ease. This method is widely recognized for its ability to address minor aches and pains to serious neurological problems, as well as to enhance performance and shift emotional patterns.
(See attached article by Ralph Strauch, Phd. The Process of Functional Integration)
Somatic Qigong Sessions
Sarah combines her 7 years of Qigong training, with her biomechanical knowledge of the body through her Feldenkrais training to inform her Somatic sessions. These sessions are more free form and evolve out of client wishes and needs. They can take many forms, resembling bodywork, interactive exercises, Qigong classes etc.
Weekly Qigong Classes
Weekly Classes start Monday March 14th, 6:30-8pm at A.Muse Gallery. 614 Alabama St (cross street 18th street), San Francisco, CA 94110. Please call or email to confirm. $15 drop-ins; $12 class card (5 classes for $60)
Qigong is Chinese self-healing that aims to improve health and vitality through the stimulation of the body's own healing and regulatory capabilities. With roots in Taoism, martial arts, and Chinese medicine, Qigong is used as a method of health maintenance, a means to enhance artistic creativity and a path of spiritual growth.
Body mechanics and movement lay the foundation of a powerful Qigong practice. As such, Sarah will draw upon the Feldenkrais Method to study breath, movement and alignment in order to encourage the body to move with freedom and ease.
With this foundation the body’s energetic aspect naturally comes alive and begins to pump and move stagnant fluids, bringing a youthful and light feeling to the body. When the energetic system opens, the body’s innate desire for homeostasis is ignited. Deep meditation and states of profound calm can be cultivated. Pain and confusion drop away. Clarity and awareness flourish.
Explore the various aspects of Qigong:
- Meditation and Centering
- Self-Healing
- Biomechanics and Ease
- Martial Arts
- The Energy Body, Qi and other subtle aspects of the body
Sarah Kowalski brings a novel approach to her Qigong classes by combining her 9 years of Qigong study with her training as a Feldenkrais practitioner to directly address the link between body mechanics, posture, emotions and health. She also draws upon her training as certified Integral Coach from New Ventures West, to help her clients translate embodied experiences into potent action. By cultivating the ability to return to a sense of "home" or rest in the body, she helps people develop an embodied sense of intuition and wisdom from which people can begin to engage in life more fully.
Wear loose comfortable clothing and layers. Bring a mat or blanket to lie on for Feldenkrais exercises if you wish.
Please call or email for more information.
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