Helping children make sense of their world
"It is not about increasing your will power, but increasing your ability"
―M. Feldenkrais
Lessons with babies and children focus on improving coordination and quality of movement to better organize their developing systems.
Taba works with all children. Some of them may be challenged with:
- falling asleep
- developmental movements (ie. rolling, crawling)
- unhappy 'tummy time'
- interacting with others
- low/high muscle tone
- spasm
- cerebral palsy
- brain/nerve injury
- brachial plexus injury
- autism
- Asperger Syndrome
- attention deficit disorder
- communication disorder
- cortical vision impairment
- hip dysplasia
- stroke
- birth trauma
- other trauma and concerns
Using Developmental Movements:
"The child does no exercise in the sense a grown-up does, by repeating an action in order to improve it. The child's attention is directed by curiosity, which is innate in all living things. Repetition in a small child is more often due to the pleasure the act evokes and to its novelty, than to any intent to improve." -M. Feldenkrais from Body Awareness As Healing Therapy
Taba’s sessions use hands-on guidance and sensory stimuli—like sounds, textures, and colors—to spark a child's natural curiosity for movement. These developmental movements are vital for building a baby's physical foundation and nervous system, helping them connect with the world. By providing the right support at the right time, Taba helps children discover how to move with greater comfort and ease. Experiencing this "I CAN" moment empowers them to confidently explore and interact with their surroundings.