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Hello FGNA Member,
The 33rd issue of The Feldenkrais Journal™ is upon us. Explore the theme of "links and associations" in five articles by experienced Feldenkrais® trainers, martial artists, musicians, psychologists, and writers. The connections they draw between the Feldenkrais Method® and neuroscience, philosophy and tai chi, music, movement, and math will surprise and impress. Poetic as their proposals may be, they also reflect deep knowledge of Functional Integration® sessions and Awareness Through Movement® lessons.
Huge thanks to the Editorial Board of the Journal for shepherding such inspirational and complex contributions across 2023.
If you have an article, image, or letter to submit to the 2024 Journal, please email journal@feldenkraisguild.com for guidelines on formatting. The final deadline for all submissions including images is April 1, 2024.
Access here: https://www.feldenkraisguild.com/page/journal-2022
Join the Editorial Board
At this time, we are also looking for experienced editors with a sense of the historical and contemporary relevance of the Feldenkrais Method®, as well as an eye for detail
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FGNA 2024 Annual Conference Series |
Online
We are thrilled to announce BREATH as the theme of Feldenkrais® Guild of North America 2024 Conference Series.Â
Add these dates to your calendar and come join us in breathtaking workshops. Let's all be inspired together.
September 6, 2024Â
September 27, 2024Â
October 18, 2024
| FGNA 2024 Call for Presenters
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Practitioner 2 Practitioner
Presenters: Dawne and Dan Roy
When : March 24, 2024
Where: Online
Time: 2-3:30pm PT
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/move-sip-tickets-785638093687
Contact Rob Black - fgnacanada@gmail.com
Organizer: Canadian Region
Imagine how much your sense of taste can be improved with the Feldenkrais Method® of somatic education! You will have an opportunity to experience what happens when Feldenkrais® movement and wine tasting meet! Move & Sip will include an ATM® lesson followed by an educational wine tasting.
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Unlocking the Spinal Engine |
Presenter: Advanced Training with Larry Goldfarb
When: April 5 - 8, 2024Â
Where: Avalon Ballroom - North Hall 6185 Arapahoe Rd, Boulder, CO 80303Â
Time: 1:00pm MT-6:30pm MT, April 8 - 10am-3;00 pm Â
Contact Email: al.wadleigh@gmail.com, Phone Number: 303-709-0639
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/unlocking-the-spinal-engine-registration-769928846907?aff=oddtdtcreator
Organizer: Southwest/Rocky Mountain Region
Fees: Â FGNA Members $475 March 6 through April 5, 2024Â
Non FGNA Members $575 March 6 through April 5, 2024
SAVE THE DATES!
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FGNA is preparing to join the Joint Governmental Relations Committee (JGRC) this month in Chicago. This valuable group of somatic, massage and bodywork professions come together annually to strategize for the coming year as the State Legislative bodies across the USA determine whether a massage license is necessary to practice, regardless of the modality of work performed. We continue to monitor the government proceedings to assist our practitioners in being able to work unencumbered by having to complete a secondary training in massage. This is one of the budget items we continue to find important as a member benefit for all our organization. When your state is in jeopardy, you will be notified by our staff, Andrea Weiner, to participate with letter writing or personal contact in your state capital.We appreciate all those practitioners who assist in carrying on this work.
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FEFNA Board members are reviewing the website to assess more clear information and appropriate links to the variety of Funds, Projects and Donation space. There is a realization of the need to have clear communication and application processes for all the funds. We want to present pathways for the actions of donating and also how to receive one of the available grants through FEFNA.
If you want to participate in the projects FEFNA has developed and have time to volunteer as a member of the FEFNA Board, we are looking for new members. Contact fefnasec@gmail.com for further information.
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Wisdom from Interviews with 13 Trainers: A Legacy of Experience/A Springboard for the Future |
FEFNA Collaborative Learning CONNECTIONS Zoom 2 |
Wanted: Ethics Resources for Feldenkrais® Teachers |
Do you know of books, articles or other resources that would be useful for Feldenkrais movement teachers? Please let the Ethics Committee know: ethics@feldenkraisguild.com. The committee is researching resources to share with members.
If you have questions about FGNA’s Ethics program, or the process set forth in the Grievance Protocol, please contact the Ethics Committee Chair: ethics@feldenkraisguild.comÂ
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We are currently seeking a nomination for the FGNA Board of Directors for the position of Director #6, term beginning immediately through to the third quarter of 2026. In this position, you will work with other Directors to ensure the stewardship for the continued legacy of The Feldenkrais Method® of somatic education. The Director at-large will meet regularly once a month for two hours, typically the last Monday of each month, with other Board members and chair a portfolio of one or more volunteer member committees.Â
The FGNA Board works to ensure the inclusion of diverse perspectives and seeks to foster a dynamic culture of learning, competence and professionalism amongst its member community, advancing public awareness and access to The Feldenkrais Method of somatic education.Â
Show your commitment to the values of FGNA and help to shape its future. Become part of our leadership team tat steers our presence with membership and the public, our affiliation with other Guilds, and our legislative voice in government relations. FGNA Members who are Guild Certified Feldenkrais PractitionersCM or Certified Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement TeachersCM are eligible to serve as Directors.
You may nominate yourself by emailing the nominating committee indicating your interest and filling out the online form
(https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfRGHZi1XjvEqR0rVHmD8VSENKFV-5l3pL5L9AB3w5Rc4ZsIQ/viewform
If you are hesitant but curious, you can attend a Board Meeting or two. You are also welcome to review the recent FGNA Café with the Board of Directors
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A footnote is necessary. The best way to use a footnote is to post it at the end of your document or at the end of each page of your website or advertisement. Â
There are US footnotes for those whose practice is based in the USA and there are different footnotes for those whose practice is based in Canada.Â
Use of footnotes acknowledge FGNA’s ownership of the service marks and/or certification marks being used, except in cases such as business cards, where it’s not possible due to space constraints.Â
If you do not want to list all of the terms, you NEED at least to list the terms that you use in the specific document or communication.
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Every month, the FGNA publishes a new issue of SenseAbility, a newsletter to educate the general public about the Feldenkrais Method® of somatic education. The newsletter currently has a subscriber list of almost 12,000 readers.Â
When your article is published, you will also be featured with a headshot photo, your 100-word bio and website information. You can also offer a recorded ATM® lesson or other valuable resource to introduce readers to your teaching.
We are currently looking for contributions on the following themes:
Play
Breathing
Walking
Imagination
Body Image
Emotion
Music
If you'd like to contribute, please contact us at fgnacommunications2@gmail.comÂ
SenseAbility has a wealth of valuable resources for your clients every month, whether or not you are a contributing writer. You can share individual articles that will be relevant to themes you are working with or invite clients to subscribe to SenseAbility by sharing this link with them:
https://signup.e2ma.net/signup/1973237/1936572/
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Spotlight on Legislative Advocacy |
Protecting your right to practice |
All is quiet on the legislative front this month. Stay tuned!Â
Questions? Contact Government Relations Administrator Andrea Wiener: andrea.wiener@feldenkraisguild.com.
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