Videos with YR's Teachings
Yochanan Rywerant was torn when it came to filming his teaching.
He did not think the three-dimensional view of what action entails was done justice with the camera, despite teh fact that he still was sometimes filmed when teaching. He also knew very well what happened with the Amherst videos of the interrupted training 1980-81
There is one exception, though!
In the same way that MF recorded ATM lessons in order to improve them, YA filmed the entire first basic training in Sweden. The basic training STHLM 1 was published in 2007, but it has been withdrawn and suspended by his estate.
The teachers I know who have watched these videos, are amazed at the clarity and precision of his teaching. Several spontaneously expressed that a basic training with YR is in actuality at an advanced level or higher. They say they learn theory and get explanations of the handling. I am happy for their gains, butsad for what the community at large are missing.
Yochanan Rywerant and his first wife
Yardena Alotin (1930 - 1996)
YA was a pianist and composer.
She was herself a student of Feldenkrais
and assisted YR with the videofilming of his teaching.
He also filmed FI processes with students.
Two of these videos have been published but they too has been withdrawn. I have them as well in my archive. It is difficult to leave a legacy when those who come after have difficulty agreeing on the value of the irreplaceable source of knowledge. It is very painful.
Julia
A Swedish girl with scoliosis. The sessions took place during Stockholm 1
Wilson
4 Lessons during an advanced training in San Francisco 15 - 26 July 1985.
Wilson suffered a stroke several months before he recieved lessons.
Wilson suffered a stroke several months before he recieved lessons.
Feldenkrais Resources is proud to present
Learning by Juxtaposition
An Advanced training on Functional integration with Yochanan Rywerant
Yochanan Rywerant is one of Moshe Feldenkrais' original students and for nearly ten years worked side by side with Moshe at the Feldenkrais Institute in Tel Aviv Israel.
Yochanan lives in Tel Aviv and has taught widely throughout Europe and Israel. This five-day advanced training was given in Berkley California and represents Yochanan’s only visit to the US in the past 10 years
Yochanan is one of the most knowledgeable and experienced Feldenkrais teachers in the world. He began to study with Moshe Feldenkrais in the 1950´s and was part of his first training program. Yochanan the author of The Feldenkrais method, the only book written on the theory and practice of Functional integration and has written numerous articles and case studies of the Feldenkrais Method.
This is a rare opportunity to learn from a true master of Functional Integration who has vast experience successfully working with severe muscular and neurological problems. In this seminar Yochanan demonstrates ways in which specific understandings of how the nervous system works and learns can be used to enhance the effectiveness of Functional Integration. Like Moshe, Yochanan’s background is in physics, and it is a very scientific yet elegant way of thinking which illuminates his approach. This special video taped advanced training will help you develop greater creativity, intelligence precision and effectiveness in your work.
The entire 5 days of the advanced training is contained on 8 video tapes and is indexed to facilitate your use.