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Sonja has been teaching the Feldenkrais Method since 1999. She takes her years of experience in the fields of dance and theatre performance, fitness training, anatomy and kinesiology and integrates them with the Feldenkrais Method to create powerful, life changing programs. Working primarily with performing artists, athletes and those recovering from injury, Sonja also has a special focus on aging adults, particulary those dealing with balance issues and neurological conditions.
Feldenkrais Method®
Rehabilitation | Performance Enhancement | Sustainability and Personal Ergonomics
- Group classes (Awareness Through Movement®)
- Personalized Feldenkrais® sessions (Functional Integration®)Bones for Life®
- Group classes
- Private sessions
- Teacher Training
Change Your Age®
- Group classes
Personal Fitness Training
- improve health and fitness, whether you are recovering from an injury, managing a chronic illness or getting fit after a long break
- specializing in older adults with neurological and fall issues. Home visits in NYC metro area.
Fitness Classes
- Pilates mat classes
- Pilates Fundamentals mat classes: this class uses principles of the Feldenkrais Method to illuminate and clarify Pilates exercises.
Classes and Workshops
Monday 1:00pm - 2:00pm Feldenkrais Method (Awareness Through Movement)
Friday 1:15pm - 2:15pm Feldenkrais Roller
Equinox gym - 817 Lexington Ave (63rd st), New York 10065
Note: Class is available to members and their guests.An innovative system of neuromuscular retraining that improves balance, coordination, range of motion, efficiency and performance. The Feldenkrais Method teaches you how to reconnect with your natural abilities to move, think, sense and feel.
Bones for Life Beginners Class
Tuesday 6:00pm - 7:00pm
251 Fifth Ave, 3rd Floor, New York
(cnr 28th street)
Series 6 lessons $90 (prepayment)
$20 per class (drop in visit)
NB no class December 25
The evening class is designed for the newcomer to the program who wants to get in touch with a more efficient and effortless way of moving. In this class we clarify everyday movement patterns that sometimes cause pain and fatigue. Here you will learn the movement vocabulary of the Bones for Life program.
Note: Registration required as space is limited
To register contact Sonja: ph 646.283.4539 or Sonja@SonjaJohansson.comThe Feldenkrais Method (Awareness Through Movement) series at the Jewish Community Center
Wednesday 9.30 am - 10.30 am
Jewish Community Center
334 Amsterdam Ave (76th St), New York
2013 PROGRAMS
7 sessions: Jan 16 - Feb 27
$140 Member
$175 Nonmember
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$140 Member
$175 Nonmember
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Experience the physical and mental health benefits of improved posture and coordination from the inside out. Learn practical ways to increase your body awareness, directly improving your self image, mood and appearance. With improved coordination and posture you will conserve energy and restore vitality, no matter your age or condition.
To participate in class you must be able to get down to the floor, and lay on your back or side.
Taught by Sonja Johansson and Anastasi Siotas, Movement Specialists - Certified in The Feldenkrais Method and Bones for Life. Other Feldenkrais classes offered by Anastasi Siotas: click here
To register, please call (646) 505 5708 or online at www.jccmanhattan.org
Pilates Fundamentals
Thursday 11:00am - 12:00pm251 Fifth Ave, 3rd Floor, New York
(cnr 28th street)
Series 6 lessons $100. Drop in class $20
Learn secrets from the Feldenkrais Method that will enable you to move easily through the Pilates exercises and develop a balanced, strong body. Sonja will reveal the muscular and skeletal action required, while guiding you to release unncecessary and counter-productive muscle involvement. In Pliates Fundamentals you will learn strategies and tools to help you move with move freedom and grace - both in class and in daily life.
Originally named 'Contrology', Pilates is a system of exercises developed to strengthen muscles focusing on the core. This class uses the principles of the Feldenkrais Method to illuminate and clarify Pilates exercises. Perfect for those new to Pilates or who have struggled with Pilates mat classes in the past.
This class is perfect for you if:
- you have never down Pilates but want to try it out
- you are out of shape and want to start a safe exercise routine
- you are injured or illness prevents you from taking a regular class
- you've found Pilates too challenging in the past
- you take Pilates class regularly and want to improve your form from the inside out
Please dress for movement and bring a towel.
Note: Registration required as space is limited
To register contact Sonja: ph 646.283.4539 or Sonja@SonjaJohansson.comPilates Mat Class
Thursday 7:00pm – 8:00pmThe Community Center at Stuyvesant High School
345 Chambers St, Battery Park City, New York
Please bring your own mat and photo ID.Please note no class March 14, 2013
Senior Conditioning class
Friday 10:00am – 11:00amIndependence Towers, 114 Taylor St, Williamsburg
Offered by Shape Up NYC an initiative of the NYC Parks department and Equinox.
Feldenkrais Class (Awareness Through Movement)
Saturday 1:30pm – 2.30pmPranavah Yoga
47 - 46 Vernon Bldvd. 3rd Floor
Long Island City, NY 11101
Ph: 718.392.0979
Class Card Single $20. Five Class Card $90. Ten Class Card $160.