2009 Conference Events Practitioners/Trainees
H4 CANCELLED: Learning as we Age: The Feldenkrais Method® with Older Adults
Presenter(s)Gerhild Ullmann, PhD (1995) Date
Aug 06, 2009 |
2009 Conference Workshop Open To: Practitioners / Trainees
Time(s): Cost: see rates |
Description
New research suggests we lose our agility and balance as we age due to changes in our brains. With an increasing proportion of older adults in the population, the number of older folks in Feldenkrais® classes is likely to increase. Are special considerations required? What is important for older citizens? Does our ability to learn change as we age? How might we adapt our instructions or create distinct classes, and what can we learn from older adults in our classroom? In this workshop, we will search for answers and explore Awareness Through Movement® lessons that effectively address the special needs of older adults.
Presenter Bio(s)
Gerhild Ullmann, PhD (1996) is a Feldenkrais teacher and research associate at the University of South Carolina. She has taught the Feldenkrais Method® for organizations of continuing education and theatre students at Michigan State University. She is currently interested in aging, learning and teaching with older adults.
Contact Information
Feldenkrais Guild® of North America
800.775.2118
Practitioner & Trainees: http://www.feldenkrais.com/events/conference/2009/
Public: http://www.feldenkrais.com/events/conference/2009_public
Venue/Location
Pacific University of Oregon
2043 College Way
Forest Grove OR 97116
USA