An individual lesson in the Feldenkrais Method is called Functional Integration. The name sounds technical; the lesson itself is not. If you have never been, you usually don’t know what to expect – so here it is.
The conversation at the start
We begin sitting down, with a few minutes of conversation. What brings you here? Is there something that isn’t going well right now – a movement, a habit, a goal? I also ask about injuries and operations, not to diagnose, but so that I know where I need to be careful.
Often I briefly watch you walk, stand or sit. Not to correct anything, but to see how you organise yourself.
The lesson itself
You stay fully dressed. Usually you lie on a low, padded table – on your back, your side or your front, depending on the theme. Some lessons take place sitting or standing.
Then I move you. Very slowly, in very small ranges, supported with rolls, cushions and blankets so that you don’t have to hold anything. I might lift your head a little, push gently from the hip, turn the ribcage minimally. In between, for long stretches nothing visible happens.
Your task is: to do nothing. Not to help, not to correct, not to anticipate where I am going. That is exactly what feels unfamiliar for many people – and it is the actual learning. As your nervous system notices that a movement can be easy even without your effort, its picture of what is possible changes.
A lesson lasts about 60 minutes. Little is said.
Afterwards
At the end you stand up and walk a few steps. Common feedback: the floor feels different. One side feels longer than the other. The head turns further. Some people feel very awake, others pleasantly tired.
Don’t plan anything that needs full concentration afterwards. A walk along the Danube is a better idea than getting straight into the car and into a meeting.
How many lessons?
That depends on what it is about. For a specific question – a movement that doesn’t work – a few lessons are sometimes enough. For a habit that has existed for twenty years, it takes more time. I will tell you honestly if I have the impression that someone else would be better suited to help you.
The practical details
An individual lesson costs 80 euros (50 euros in December 2026 and January 2027) and takes place at Rossatz 12, in the rooms of Matsya Yoga in the old kindergarten next to the church – about 15 minutes from Krems. We arrange appointments directly, by phone at +43 699 17050606 or via the contact page.
If you would like to try it out first, the group lesson is the more affordable way in. Further questions are answered on the FAQ page.
The Feldenkrais Method is a way of learning. I am a Feldenkrais practitioner, not a physiotherapist. The lessons do not replace medical examination, diagnosis or therapy.