Most people don’t know this, but the first Feldenkrais trainers weren’t certified by Moshe. Because there was no certification. No formal process. No “official” permission slip.
They had minimal experience teaching others when they started leading trainings. They got ahold of Moshe’s service mark terms, started teaching by imitating him, and that was that.
Many of you reading this right now—practitioners, advanced students—have more direct experience with the work than the first trainers ever did when they stepped up to teach.
That’s not a knock on them. It’s just what happened.
And it’s worth knowing.
Because it’s easy to get stuck thinking you need permission from someone else to share what you’ve learned. To help others move better, live freer, or even teach your own version of this work.
You don’t.
And you know what? Moshe himself wasn’t immune to dogma. Sometimes he didn’t leave space for people to express emotions or find their own meanings in the work. He had strong opinions, and he was a product of his time.
But he was also a lifetime learner. He encouraged exploration. He wanted people to experiment, to discover what was possible for themselves.
We can honor that spirit, while dropping the layers of hierarchy and fear that have built up in the Feldenkrais world over the years.
If you feel the pull to share what you know—do it.
If you want to teach others, start.
If you think you need permission, you don't.
Just start. It's your body, your mind and your life.
