One of the most important ways we contact the world around us is through touch, reaching out to investigate, manipulate and interact with our environment. In this workshop we will explore the activity of reaching, discovering how we can use reaching to improve other activities, such as sitting, bending, standing up, and to decrease neck, back and shoulder pain.  Using the lens of reaching, we will explore ideas of length, self-image and optimal movement and learn how to use ground reaction forces.  Throughout, we will be honing our skills of observation and effective self-use.

Katrin Smithback (1983) is a Feldenkrais Trainer teaching in the USA, Canada, Europe and Asia, she has an active private practice in Santa Fe, NM, and has taught Feldenkrais in the theater and dance departments at the College of Santa Fe.  She leads numerous workshops and mentoring groups for trainees and practitioners.