Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement®
Calendar of Classes in the S.F. East Bay

Last Update: August 2022—Many classes are still being offered remotely; others are on hiatus. While this list is updated regularly, classes are subject to change. Please contact the instructor or venue directly to confirm.

Classes are usually done on the floor except those labeled as “chair class”. All levels welcome unless otherwise noted.  

 

Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday

Monday

  • 9:00–10:00am (Instruction in French)
    On Zoom — Register here (note: this class is taught in French)
    Instructor: Christine Germain, 415-678-0919, MotionExploration.com
    Suggested Donation: $15-25 (PayPal movementexplorer@gmail.com)

  • 10:00–11:00am – On Hiatus
    Instructor: Ginger Beringer, 510-301-5346, Ginger@sensebysense.com
    Cost: $10

  • 1:00-1:50pm – On Hiatus
    Location:     Downtown Oakland YMCA, 2350 Broadway, Oakland [map]
    Instructor: Frances Rosario, 510-763-4137, Frances.Rosario@gmail.com
    Cost: Included in Y membership (Oakland Y members only)

  • 5:00-6:15pm (ATM® for Singers / All are welcome)
    On Zoom — Join class with this link
    Location:     Sacred Stream Center, 2149 Byron St., Berkeley [map]
    Instructor: Karen R. Clark, 510-812-4518, KarenClark@sonic.net, KarenClark.studio 
    Cost: $30/class or $150 for 6 classes

  • 6:00-7:00pm
    On Zoom — contact instructor for details
    Instructor: Carol Kress, 510-540-7600
    Cost: $10

Tuesday

  • 10:00–11:00am
    On Zoom — email instructor for details
    Instructor: Stacey Pelinka, 415-509-5613, spelinka@gmail.com
    Suggested Donation: $1-20

  • 10:00–11:00am (Chair class) – and –  11:15am-12:15pm
    On Zoom – Register via website or contact instructor for details
    Location:     Helios Corner Apts, 1531 University Ave, Berkeley [map]
    Instructor: Brandee Selck, 415-699-1036, Brandee@CuriosityInMotion.com
    Cost: $60 for 4-wk series or $20/class drop in. Register at CuriosityInMotion.com

  • 4:30–5:30pm
    On Zoom — contact instructor for details
    Instructor: Jan Hetherington, 510-534-4978, jan@moves-to-improve.com
    Cost: $15-25

  • 4:30–5:30pm
    Via conference call — email instructor for details
    Instructor: Dan Clurman, 510-547-2380, comoptions@gmail.com
    Cost: by donation via PayPal
  • 5:15–6:15pm – On Hiatus
    Location: Berkeley YWCA, 2600 Bancroft Way, Berkeley
    Instructor: Marianne Constable
    Cost: $12 drop-in; discounts with class card or membership
    For Dates & Info: Call 510-848-6370 or email dancefitness@ywca-berkeley.org

  • 6:30–7:30pm
    On Zoom — contact instructor for details
    Location: Spring Fall Studio, 2547 Eighth Street, Berkeley [map]
    Instructors: Rosalie Lamb, 510-282-3071, rosalie@yourconfidentkid.com
    and Sharon Tomsky, 510-823-9019, setomsky@sbcglobal.net
    Cost: $20. Please contact one of the instructors before attending class.

Wednesday

  • 10:45am-12:00pm (intermediate) – and – 12:00-1:00pm (beginner)
    On Zoom — Register with Berkeley Adult School, website (see Lifelong Learning) or 510-644-6130
    Location:     Jewish Community Center East Bay, 1414 Walnut St., Berkeley [map]
    Instructor: A. Ifátólú Gardner, MD, MPH, PhD, deepconnections.2020@gmail.com
    Cost: $35/semester
    More Info: Berkeley Adult School website or call 510-644-6130

  • 12:00–1:00pm
    On Zoom — contact instructor for details
    Instructor: Carol Kress, 510-540-7600
    Cost: $10

  • 1:30–2:45pm
    On Zoom – Sign up on Mountain Yoga website
    Location:     Mountain Yoga, 6116 La Salle, Oakland [map]
    Instructor: Mary Armentrout, 510-289-5188
    Cost: $28 drop-in; lower price w/ class card or membership

  • 1:00–1:50pm – and – 7:30-8:20pm – On Hiatus
    Location: Downtown Oakland YMCA, 2350 Broadway, Oakland [map]
    Instructor: Frances Rosario, 510-763-4127, Frances.Rosario@gmail.com
    Cost: Included in Y membership; Must be an Oakland Y member

Thursday

  • 10:00–11:00am
    On Zoom – contact instructor for details or to get on mailing list
    Location:     Helios Corner Apts, 1531 University Ave., Berkeley [map]
    Instructor: Kay Ellyard, 510-848-5143, ellmor@sbcglobal.net
    Cost: free

  • 10:00–11:00am
    Location: El Cerrito Community Center, 7007 Moeser Lane, El Cerrito 94530 [map]
    Instructor: Marianne Constable
    Cost: Monthly series: $42 for El Cerrito residents; $52 for non-residents
    Register Online or in-person at the Center during office hours (510-559-7000).

  • 11:00am–12:30pm – On Hiatus
    ATM class followed by moving with music
    Location: Jeffrey Bihr Studio, 5390 Miles Ave, Oakland [map]
    Instructor: Louise Chegwidden, 510-774-0634, loucheg@sonic.net
    Cost: $20 drop-in or $75 / 5-class card

  • 12:00–1:00pm
    Location: Hana Holistic, 2107 Channing Way, Berkeley [map]
    Instructor: A. Ifátólú Gardner, 510-527-1678, info@hanaholistic.com
    Cost: $18 drop-in/$15 student; $160 for 10 classes.
    Pre-registration required. Register Here

  • 1:30–2:45pm – On Hiatus
    Location: Women’s Cancer Resource Center, 2908 Ellsworth St, Berkeley [map]
    Instructor: A. Ifátólú Gardner
    Cost: Free. For more info, contact 510-809-0211 or Register Here

  • 4:00–6:00pm (UC Berkeley students only)
    On Zoom – must be enrolled at UC Berkeley
    Instructor: Marianne Constable, 510-642-2176, constable@berekeley.edu

  • 6:30–7:30pm – On Hiatus
    Instructor: Kathe Rothacher, 510-926-2849, kroth@berkeley.edu
    Cost: $15 drop in; 5 classes for $50

Friday

  • 10:00–11:00am 
    On Zoom — Register here
    Location: The Beat Performing Arts Studio, 2560 9th St. #119, Berkeley [map]
    Instructor: Vicky Brown-Ravano, 415-994-8562, vickybrownravano@gmail.com
    Cost: $17 drop-in / lower for series of 4 classes ($10-13); One-time free trial class available (contact Ave Maria, amh4thebeat@gmail.com)
  • 10:00–11:00am 
    On Zoom — Register here
    Instructor: Christine Germain, 415-678-0919, MotionExploration.com
    Suggested Donation: $15-25 (PayPal movementexplorer@gmail.com)

  • 1:00–2:15pm
    On Zoom – contact instructor for details
    Instructor: Mary Armentrout, 510-289-5188, ma@maryarmentroutdancetheater.com
    Cost: Sliding scale $0-25 drop-in

Saturday

  • 11:00–11:50am – 2nd & 4th Saturday of the month
    On Zoom – Contact Charlotte Maxwell for eligibility and registration
    Organization:     Charlotte Maxwell Clinic, 510-601-7660, CharlotteMaxwell.org
    Instructor: Marianne Constable
    Cost: n/a

  • 4:30–6:00pm 
    On Zoom – email instructor for details
    Instructor: A. Ifátólú Gardner, MD, MPH, PhD; deepconnections.2020@gmail.com
    Cost: $20 ($5-15 sliding scale available) via Venmo or check in the mail

  • 11:30am–12:45pm
    On Zoom – Sign up on Mountain Yoga website
    Location:     Mountain Yoga, 6116 La Salle, Oakland [map]
    Instructor: Mary Armentrout, 510-289-5188
    Cost: $28 drop-in; lower price w/ class card or membership

  • 5:30–6:30pm
    On Zoom — email instructor for details
    Instructor: Stacey Pelinka, 415-509-5613, spelinka@gmail.com
    Suggested Donation: $1-20

Sunday

  • 4–5:15pm
    On Zoom – contact instructor for details
    Instructor: Mary Armentrout, 510-289-5188, ma@maryarmentroutdancetheater.com
    Cost: Sliding scale $0-25 drop-in

  • 5:30–6:30pm
    On Zoom — email instructor for details
    Instructor: Stacey Pelinka, 415-509-5613, spelinka@gmail.com
    Suggested Donation: $1-20

  • 8:30–9:30pm (Feldenkrais® for Better Sleep)
    On Zoom – Sign up on Mountain Yoga website
    Location:     Mountain Yoga, 6116 La Salle, Oakland [map]
    Instructor: Mary Armentrout, 510-289-5188
    Cost: $28 drop-in; lower price w/ class card or membership

Contact

If you have a class to add, a correction to make, or have other questions about this calendar, please email Brandee Selck.

 

The following are service or certification marks of the Feldenkrais Guild of North America: Feldenkrais®, Feldenkrais Method®, Awareness Through Movement® and ATM®.