Practice to Teaching

FROM PRACTICE TO TEACHING
THE MOST ADVANCED COURSE IN THE FELDENKRAIS® METHOD

The MBS Academy wants to establish a core community of trainers qualified and able to conduct future three-year Practitioners Training Programs, in keeping with the approach and spirit of Moshe and as carried on by Mia in her unique style and practice.

This is the most advanced program in Feldnekrais studies available anywhere. In it only the most advanced and experienced students can prepare, study and be coached through a 4 year internship in teaching this method at its purest form, as handed directly and personally by Moshe Feldenkrais to Mia Segal, his star pupil and associate and to Leora Gaster, her daughter.

From Practice to Teaching, specially designed for qualifying future trainers, we aim to pass on everything we know about teaching—from small to the most general principles. This program is focused firmly on how to PASS ON the purity, power and clarity of this work, as Moshe handed it to Mia and instilled it in Leora. This is the highest level course in the MBS Academy and requires a special application or invitation.

To be admitted to this program, you need to receive a special invitation or submit a comprehensive application, which will be reviewed by the board of directors of the MBS Academy.

From Practice to Teaching
From Practice to Teaching consists of two stages:
1. Three group-training seminars
2. Individual coaching during an actual three-year training program

Three group-training seminars will take place during the year of 2006; Participants are required to attend all three seminars. Upon successful completion of these three seminars, participants will be required to organize a three-year training seminar of their own, according to the guidelines and principles discussed during the group seminars. This seminar will serve as the platform for individual coaching of trainers by Mia and Leora.

Participants who successfully complete both stages of the FPT program will receive an MBS Academy Trainer certificate, qualifying them to train practitioners on behalf of the MBS Academy in accordance with MBS Academy policies and practices. Trainers who adhere to these policies and practices will be able to give their students MBS Academy certificates and to include these students in the MBS Academy’s Graduate Directory.

What topics and material will be covered?
• Examination of the foundations of Mia’s choice and development of teaching material
• Exploration of both ATM and FI structures and hierarchical building development: how and why does Mia structure her trainings in a particular sequence and style?
• the important combination and integration of ATM and FI
• Selection and effective implementation of demonstrations during class
• Selecting, guiding and managing course-assistants
• Designing a program and curriculum

The program will also cover related topics, such as anatomy, psychology and neurology.

In addition, there will be presentations by professionals on topics related to marketing, business and promotion of educational programs and related matters.