Sep 16 2009
Nashville Mind and Body Classes
Who is behind Nashville Mind and Body?
Katherine Correa is a Licenced Massage therapist in the state of TN, Certified Breema Practitioner, Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner®, and has maintained a bodywork practice since graduating from the San Francisco School of Massage in 1986. She earned certification to practice Breema® Bodywork in 1989, Feldenkrais® in 1994, and to teach Breema in 1991.
Katherine was a faculty instructor at Nashville’s Natural health Institute for 8 years and has been teaching Breema to massage therapists, and the public since 1994. The most active Breema instructor in the South, she has also taught throughout the region, at the Breema Center, and in Germany. Her classes are playful and fun, as well as effective in demonstrating and teaching the practice and principles of her work. Katherine continues her studies of Breema, Feldenkrais and somatic education. She has been teaching somatic education classes for several years.
Her backround includes extensive self study of the work of Byron Katie - a simple process for clarity and peace of mind.
Felden What!? Feldenkrais!
The Feldenkrais Method®: An Introduction
The Feldenkrais Method is an approach for improving both physical and mental functioning through the exploration of body movement patterns and the use of attention. It is based on the brain’s innate capacity for learning and the potential for lifelong development and growth. Movement is used as the medium toward understanding our habits and identifying, learning and acquiring alternatives that promote ease and well- being. The applications of the Feldenkrais Method range from reducing pain, improving neurologically-based difficulties and learning disabilities, and increasing mobility - to enhancing performance of professional athletes, dancers, musicians, and actors. People who come to do Feldenkrais® are referred to as students, rather than patients, because learning underlines the basis of the Method.
Origins and Development of the Feldenkrais Method
The Feldenkrais Method was developed by Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais. Born in Russia, Feldenkrais emigrated to Israel at the age of thirteen. After receiving degrees in mechanical and electrical engineering, he earned his D.Sc. in physics at the Sorbonne in Paris. He subsequently worked for a number of years in the French nuclear research program. Physically active, Feldenkrais played soccer and practiced the martial arts. He studied with Kano Jigoro, the originator of judo, and in 1936 became one of the first Europeans to earn a black belt in that discipline. A chronic knee injury prompted him to apply his knowledge of physics, body mechanics, neurology, learning theory and psychology to the body and mind. His investigations resulted in the formulation of a unique synthesis of science and aesthetics, known as the Feldenkrais Method.
Feldenkrais® is for every one who wants to feel better.
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Testimonial from a client:
Hi Katherine,
I would like to thank you for the Feldenkrais treatments and share my experiences with others. I had Polio at age 10 resulting in paralysis of my right foot and leg weakness. This weakness got much worse 4 years ago. I had several healings in Peru and the U.S. following which the Post Polio syndrome of extreme fatigue and increasing weakness improved. My foot paralysis did not. A friend suggested that I see Katherine. I did. After a few treatments I noticed I could move my foot up and down! After a few more I could move my toes and put my heel on the ground. I can NEVER remember being able to do this! I have had 3 surgeries on my right heel and knee, I have had years of Physical Therapy-on and off. This is a MIRACLE! I am a Medical Doctor board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery. Thank You Katherine!
Arthur Cushman M.D.
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Feldenkrais and Bones
Saturday morning workshops:
Oct 10, Nov 21, Dec 5th at the Quaker Meeting House.
Expect to tilt, roll, oscillate and spiral yourself into feeling better, more able and more connected to yourself and to life.
$35 when registering with a check 10 days prior to the class, $45 thereafter. *
Friday Bones class meets at 11am - noon.
Next 2 series: Sept 11, 18, 25 and then Oct 2, 9, 16 $30 per series.* $15 drop-in
Join in at any time.
At Christ Church Cathedral– 9th and Broadway. Lots of Parking!
Some topics: African walk- making everyday movement count more in maintaining bone density (using alignment, vibratory mvmt +) . Spinal rotation - to balance the spine, and other unique wt bearing and dynamic alignment activities like getting up and down easily and falling safely will be explored.
Monday Feldenkrais class series meets
noon -1pm. $60 for a series of 4 classes
@ NMAB studio. Drop in $20
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Breema- Seeing Thought as Thought Invites Being Participation
A half day workshop in Nashville, TN— Saturday October 3rd @ NMAB studio, 9am- 12:30pm. 3 hrs of cont ed for LMTs. Send your tuition check for $45 by Sept 21st or register late at $55 for the class.*
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Annual Breema Weekend in Nashville
Co-sponsored by the Breema center
April 17 and 18, 2010 — Mark your calendar now!
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Ongoing Breema@ NMAB Studio
Self Breema weekly 8:30- 9:30 am $10.*
Introducing Breema tutorials $20-60 hr
Individual classes by appointment!! Ahh!
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Breema: Nurturing the Heart
Asheville, NC Saturday October 24th
Breema Classes include:
body centered meditation, Self- Breema exercises, hands on Breema bodywork and working with the principles and philosophy of Breema. No prior experience necessary.
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*All Tuition– please address to:
Katherine Correa, 802 Dewees Ave, Nashville,TN 37204
Learn more about the work and instructor at www.nashvillemindandbody.com
Directions on the website.
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Private Breema Sessions, Bones and Feldenkrais Lessons
by appointment –$60/hr.
Scholarships available.
For schedule updates and information:
Katherine Correa, LMT, CBI, CFP
615- 269-9718
info@nashvillemindandbody.com
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