Mia started working with Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais in 1957, and was his first and only assistant and collaborator for two decades. Over those years, he created and shaped his work, and together they launched workshops and training programs in many countries, continuing to develop the work and teach thousands of students.

Mia and Moshe added to the depth and scope of this work by exploring traditional healing disciplines in Japan, and were pioneers in the Human Potential Movement in the early 1970’s, collaborating with many leaders from complementary disciplines.

Mia was known for her unequalled mastery of the work and as a superb teacher. After Moshe’s passing in 1984, Mia remained committed to ensure that this work continues in its essential and powerful form, as it was during the many years of their close collaboration and friendship.

Of Mia, Feldenkrais said: “With you, I have reached summits that alone I could not reach. The best lessons I ever gave, were inspired by your encouraging gaze”.

Mia co-founded Mind Body Studies (MBS Academy) with her daughter, Leora Gaster, with the goal of being the standard-bearers for the applications and philosophy of Dr. Feldenkrais’ unique approach to human performance, learning, and healing. 

She will always be remembered for the spontaneous sense of fun and joy she brought to every class, inspiring her students with deep love and understanding of all aspects of the work.