FAQ
Schedule, costs, application?
You find all the important basic information about the training program like ‘First Steps introductory days’, venue, schedule, tuition, curriculum, language,
application here and also on our website www.artem-feldenkrais.de
Tuition: 96 € per training day. 3.840 € per training year (40 days).
Some workscholarships are available.
Please contact us if you want us to send you the information.
Can everybody take a training?
Yes. You should of course have had sufficient experience with the Feldenkrais-Method, are learning or have learned a profession, and feel physically, mentally and
emotionally in a condition to take a professional training. We figure that physical handicaps are a good precondition: handicaps and mistakes are treasures.
How is the training structured?
Year one and two focus more on somatic learning and self-experience in „awareness through movement“ (ATM). Moshe Feldenkrais has developed a whole variety of lessons
(ca. 6000) for somatic learning.
A major part of these lessons will be offered by the trainer and sometimes on videotape from the Amherst-Training by Feldenkrais himself. These lessons are the basis
for teaching the method to others.
From the very beginning „functional integration“ (FI) will be part of the instructions so you can experience and learn how both parts of the method are connected with
each other.
In year three and four the training will focus more on „functional integration“ (FI) while „awareness through movement“ (ATM) stays an integral part of the teaching.
How is a training day structured?
In general the training is 5 hours a day. Before and after these main teaching hours and during lunchbreak training-FI‘s will be given where students can watch.
Instructions include ATM‘s, FI, talks, video tapes (Amherst and FI‘s) and are designed along the demands and the needs of the students.
In the beginning of each training segment the daily schedule will be fixed by the trainer. We mostly start at 9:15 a.m. and end in the afternoon depending on the length
of the noon break.
Who is teaching?
The educational director Jerry Karzen, will teach up to 60 % of the training. To experience a whole range of personalities and styles the other training segments will
be taught by guest-trainers. The trainer will be assisted by experienced practitioners and/or an assistant if required.
Training FI’s will be given by trainers and members of the staff. Throughout the whole of the training the staff supports the learning progress of the participants.
If you want or need a personal talk you can contact members of the staff. You can also contact them between training segments.
Which training is the best for me?
A training is of course more demanding than a workshop. 5 hours of somatic learning daily are a challenge, which makes it even more important that you value the
learning environment and most of all the educational director and the staff, their learning style, and how they design the training. For a good decision in this
sense we invite you as a guest in one of our current trainings. Please contact us for the dates, or look on our website.
Theory?
Theoretical backgrounds, connections, concepts and questions are an integral part of the instructions. Students are expected to take own initiatives
(e.g. form workgroups, pursue questions etc.) and study literature in between segments.
To provide an in depth training the educational director wants to dedicate a maximum of the limited time (160 days) to somatic learning.
Additional programs e.g. anatomy, neurology, communication skills , building up a practise, will be either integrated in the training or additionally
offered for those who are interested.
When am I allowed to work with the Feldenkrais-Method?
If you have successfully completed the first two years you can obtain the ATM-permission within the third year of the training. You can then teach
„awareness through movement“ (ATM). If you have chosen to be a member of the Feldenkrais-Verband Deutschland e.V. you will be registered as a student member
in the directory of the German Association.
After having successfully completed the fourth year of the training students get a certificate and can then teach „Feldenkrais Functional Integration“ (FI),
use the registered marks in Germany, call themselves „Feldenkrais-teacher“, and become full members of the Feldenkrais-Verband Deutschland e.V. as well as being licenced.
Exams?
Not in the traditional sense. A training offered by a free private school provides the learning space that allows somatic learning in the true sense of
Feldenkrais-Method without being stressed by the usual exams. The training process itself offers sufficient possibilities to trainers, assistants and experienced
practitioners to perceive and validate the learning progress of each student. (cumulative process) Every day of the training is part of the learning progress.
At the end of year two there will be a „practicum“ giving students the possibility to teach an ATM-sequence under supervision and with supporting feedback.
In the end of year four students will give one or two FI’s under supervision and with supporting feedback.
And if I have to miss some days or even a segment?
You may miss 5 days per training year but not more 10 days during the whole of the training.
If you miss more than the allowed number of days, you make arrangements with the educational director to make up the missed time in another training program
on the same training level. (See your training contract for details)
And if I cannot continue or have to interrupt the training?
You can leave the training program any time giving notice within the time range you have agreed upon in your contract. As you have 7 years to complete the
training you can continue the training later or complete it in another training program.
And if I have to pay late?
If you did not choose otherwise you pay for the respective segment 4 weeks in advance. If you cannot pay in time you pay a late charge (see contract).
You can contact Artem GbR any time to find a mode of payment that fits for you.
To take the training I need a document for my company/institution
Just let us know what kind of document you need and we send it to you immediately.
Accomodation?
You make arrangements for your accommodation yourself. Various apartments and rooms are offered. Most training participants stay on the mainland in or near Gstadt.
You can book online: www.gstadt-am-chiemsee.de. Please contact Artem to get more information about accommodations on the island.
Kids
Please contact us if you bring your kids and need information. Babies and kids are welcome to visit the training if they can play quietly or sleep.
Depending on what is taught older kids can also participate in the training.
