Feldenkrais Method®

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Moshe Feldenkrais’

Ten Commandments
1 A t the first meeting with a person, 6 Better to do less than to do too much.
don’t touch him before he answers
you concerning what is actually
bothering him at this moment.
7 Don’t argue — just clarify.
2 A sk him about the source of his 8 D on’t answer right away, only after
a while.
unpleasant sensations.

3 A sk him what the condition of his
heart is, which serious illnesses he
has had, and if he has ever had
an operation.
4 D on’t show off — just organize him.
9 Always end the lesson with some sort
of general organization.
10 A quiet, calm, and practical — not
personal — approach will bring you
blessings, and health to those who
come to see you.

5 D on’t make any conversation during Moshe Feldenkrais

the work, only respond to questions August 15, 1971
or ask if something causes pain.

Moshe Feldenkrais left the following recommendations hanging on the door to his studio at 49 Nachmani Street
in Tel-Aviv, before leaving to teach in the United States. They were intended for his thirteen recent graduates
who would be working with his students during his absence.