Body Awareness Approaches

03 Mar, 2023
  1. Evolution of Movement (EoM) or the Dart Procedures at RECOUP, Bengaluru, India. EoM contain a series of position that when linked becomes a movement sequence that retraces the path of developmental and evolutionary patterns toward coming upright. EoM draws its origin to the Alexander Technique and was developed for treatment of scoliosis and cerebral palsy. Trainer: Robin John Simmons, Switzerland and author of a textbook on EoM and one of the world’s best known teachers of EoM (October 25-27, 2016, and online lessons 2020-23).
  2. Feldenkrais Training. 2022 Move Better, Feel Better: Around the World in 48 hours. Awareness Through Movement® lessons taught by Feldenkrais practitioners around the world (May 1-2, 2022).
  3. Trained in the Feldenkrais Method. Trainer: Ryan Nagy, Mexico (2020-22). The Feldenkrais Method is a form of somatic education that uses gentle movement and directed attention to improve movement and enhance human functioning. It consists of two complementary approaches: Awareness through Movement and Functional Integration.
  4. Internationally Accredited Diploma in Yoga Training, Udemy. Trainer: Akash Sehrawat, Fabulous Body (2022)
  5. Face Yoga for Rejuvenation, Udemy. Trainer: Face Yoga Studio (2022).
  6. Yoga Nidra Master Class, Udemy. Trainer: Tomer Weiss, Israel (2022).
  7. Beginner Yang Style Tai Chi, Udemy. Tai Chi, short for T’ai chi ch’üan or Tàijíquán, sometimes also known as “Shadowboxing”, is an internal Chinese martial art practiced for defence training, health benefits, and meditation. Trainer: Susan Thompson (2022).
  8. Yang Style Tai Chi Seated, Udemy. Trainer: Susan Thompson (2022).
  9. Extensive QiGong movement, breathing and meditation course, Udemy. Qigong is a mind-body exercise form that uses meditation, breathing, and movement to increase energy and enable the body to heal itself. Trainer: Michaël Bijker (2022).
  10. Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement lessons: Introduction, Intermediate, Experienced, Udemy. Trainer: Ingrid Weisfelt, Australia (2022).
  11. Alexander Technique Introduction, Udemy. Trainer: Paul Barrett, UK (2022)
  12. Alexander Technique Diploma, Centre for Excellence, UK (2021). Grade: Distinction (96%). Alexander Technique (AT) offers body awareness strategies applied to conducting oneself while in mindful action. The actions could include sitting, squatting, lunging, walking or any action related to their work activities, computer use, hobbies, performing arts or sports. AT helps one become aware and ‘unlearn’ the habits that are unhelpful or obstructive and achieve a better perception of oneself in stillness and in action. Patience, freedom, and efficiency of movement are emphasised.
  13. Individual training in Alexander Technique (over 1200 hours) with Joseph Stevens, UK (2 weeks in 2004), Vertti Pöllänen, Finland (4 weeks in 2005), Nick Mellor, Australia (4 weeks in 2005), Brian Tracey, Australia (4 weeks in 2007), Daniel Harbach, Switzerland (5 weeks in 2007), George Schmidt, Germany (6 weeks in 2008-09), Martina Kiely, Ireland (4 weeks in 2010), Lou Saucell, UK (4 weeks in 2010), Diya/Edicia Cruz, USA (2 months in 2010, 2 months in 2012), Marilyn Lock, Australia (4 weeks in 2011), Maria Elena Lopez Sans, USA (2 weeks in 2011), Marion Crombie, UK (4 weeks in 2012).
  14. Trained in Taìjíquán (Zheng Manqing Style) and Qigong at RECOUP, Bengaluru, India. Trainer: Roberta Polizzi, Germany (March 10, 2016-April 06, 2016).
  15. Trained in Gokhale Method at RECOUP, Bengaluru, India. The Gokhale Method uses healthy posture and movement to help restore structural integrity and regain a pain-free life. Trainer: Sangeeta Sundaram, India (April 15-17, 2016)
  16. Workshop on Alexander Technique at RECOUP, Bengaluru, India: Overview of Postural Alignment, Posture/ Alignment with the Alexander technique. Trainer: Marilyn Lock, Australia (September 4, 2011).
  17. Trained in the Feldenkrais Method. Trainer: Michel Casanovas, France/Switzerland (2009-10). The Feldenkrais Method is a form of somatic education that uses gentle movement and directed attention to improve movement and enhance human functioning. It consists of two complementary approaches: Awareness through Movement and Functional Integration.
  18. Trained in Yoga, Bihar School of Yoga, Bengaluru (2008).