Recent Projects

AusTAB collaborates on international Feldenkrais Method projects. All members and practitioners are encouraged to contribute to these projects. Contributions of ideas for other Feldenkrais Method projects are welcomed by the Board.

© International Feldenkrais® Federation Archive

International Accreditation Guidelines Project

The Future of Feldenkrais Method training programs

Project Lead

The International Feldenkrais Foundation (IFF) established an International Working Group (IWG), comprising representatives from all international TABs. Catherine Hamber, recent Board member, was AusTAB’s representative.

Aim of Project

To create more contemporary and ‘best practice’ polices and guidelines for Feldenkrais Professional Training Programs (FPTP), aligning with contemporary educational practice.

Process of Project

The Project Group surveyed the wider Feldenkrais Method community for their views on training programs. Survey responses were shared between TABs. NATAB mapped existing FPTP models to current international guidelines and identified potential areas of change.

Current status of Project

Amendments to the Guidelines are following a consultation process for Policy Development with the broader Feldenkrais practitioner community.  Visit NATAB Website for further details of the Policy amendments.

FGNA Pilot Project – ATM Trainings

Project Lead

The Feldenkrais Guild of North America (FGNA)

Aim of Project

To assess the viability of offering trainings that will prepare graduates to become FGNA Certified Feldenkrais ATM Teachers.

Current status of Project

FGNA approved 2 Pilot ATM Trainings in USA which commenced mid 2021.  The AFG has commenced discussions with their members and AusTAB is keeping informed of the pilot project trainings.

Practitioner and Trainee Surveys

Project Lead

The Feldenkrais Guild of North America (FGNA)

Aim of Project

To survey the views of the Feldenkrais Practitioner and Student community to inform better policies and guidelines.

Process of Project

In 2020 the Feldenkrais Guild of North America undertook two international surveys.

  1. ATM Teaching: Practitioner Survey Report to explore views on ATM teaching.
  2. Trainee Survey Report to review the impact of online learning during COVID restrictions. The results will inform how training policies can be adapted to best meet the needs of trainees and educational staff.

Current status of Project

Survey results are available for viewing.