EDUCATION
Only training programs accredited by The Feldenkrais Guild of North America can lead to certification as a Feldenkrais Practitioner. The curriculum, consisting of 800-1000 hours takes between 3-5 years to complete. After two years, practitioners can be authorized. Training includes acquiring knowledge of the theory behind the Method, an understanding of anatomy, physiology, neurology, and biomechanics, how to work with others, and an understanding of one’s own movement patterns. Essential to this process is for the individual to “learn how to learn,” and to be able to impart this ability in others.

OFFICIAL LICENSING BODIES
Like many of the movement therapies for which there is no state licensing, practitioners are certified to practice the Feldenkrais Method. The official certifying body for The Feldenkrais Method in the United States is The Feldenkrais Guild of North America. Additional information is available at www.feldenrkais.com.

REFERENCES
Skinner Patricia, “Feldenkrais.” Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine. Available at www.findarticles.com

Hannon J.C. “The Physics of Feldenkrais®.” Journal Of Bodywork and Movement Therapies. 4(1): 27-30, 2000

Hannon J.C. “The Physics of Feldenkrais®, Part 2: No strain, no gain.”
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Hannon J.C. “The Physics of Feldenkrais®, Part 3: Stability.” Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies. 4(4): 260-272, 2000.

Feldenkrais Guild of North America. About The Method®, Standards of
Practice. Available at www.feldenkrais.com.

SomaticTM Options. The Feldenkrais Method®. Available at
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Strauch, Ralph Ph.D. “The Process of Functional Integration.” Available at www.feldenkrais.com.

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