Rolls & Arches - Feldenkrais and Movement Workshop

Vignale Monferrato (AL), July 13-14, 2024

Most of our actions take place in front of us. But how aware are we of our back and its role?

In this two-day full immersion, through movement, we will learn to recognize, feel, and use parts of ourselves that are often forgotten. We will explore the ability of all parts of our body to move in synergy to open and close. The spine is the central axis around which our lives revolve. Exploring arches and rolls will allow us to gain greater awareness of our center and its potential, making our daily actions more functional.

In this two-day workshop, Feldenkrais and Movement, two complementary movement practices, come together to explore and develop the ability to arch and roll.

Workshop contents

• Awakening and activating joints, muscles, and movement patterns that allow us to bridge and roll.
• Gradual opening of the front of the body, leading to the ability to enter and exit the arch inversion from various positions.
• Awareness Through Movement lessons: specific Feldenkrais lessons will be adapted to the workshop's focus to bring greater awareness to the entire system and allow for organic movement of all its parts.
• Building the foundations to enter the roll, feeling its dynamic balance and then letting it go. This will develop a clearer sensory map of our often-forgotten back.
• Partner work: learning is not complete if it's not social. Our partners will be essential in understanding and developing ourselves.
• The daily activities will conclude with psychosomatic release practices to let go of any accumulated tension.

Who is it for

The workshop is open to everyone, with no age limits and no prior experience required. The proposed activities will be adapted to each individual's abilities. The only requirements are a human body and lots of curiosity!

The goal of the two days is not to achieve the perfect arch or roll, but to use the exploration process to enrich our self-image and learn to know and use ourselves better.

Location and dates

The workshop will take place in the beautiful setting of B&B Ca' Poggio in Vignale Monferrato (AL), in the heart of the Piedmont hills. The lessons will be held in the indoor room with parquet flooring and, weather permitting, on the lawn. Comfortable clothing suitable for both settings is recommended.

Saturday, July 13
10:30 AM-1:30 PM / 3:00 PM-6:00 PM
Sunday, July 14
9:00 AM-12:00 PM / 1:00 PM-4:00 PM"