These workshops are open to everyone. No previous experience necessary.

Each part of Solvents and Glue can be done separately.

Part 1: open to all
Part 2: open to all who completed S & G Part 1 and reviewers

Workshops will take place live on Zoom and will not be recorded.

If you are from Europe and prefer to do a bank transfer contact us for details.

About Jeremy Krauss:

Jeremy Krauss was a direct student of Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais. In his 40 years of practice and teaching he has directed 28 Feldenkrais Professional Trainings. He has also created and developed groundbreaking work in the field of early developmental movement and its applications to special needs children - The Jeremy Krauss Approach (JKA) - education based on the work of Dr. Feldenkrais. He has graduated over 300 practitioners of the JKA and in September 2021 will start the 1st ever 3 year JKA Training ‘Abilities 1’ which encompasses all aspects of his teaching for children and adults in group and hands-on work. https://jeremy-krauss.com

What People are Saying about JKA Solvents and Glue:

“I was a participant in Solvent & Glue Parts 1 and 2 and am excited about this new kind of experience.
The training over four consecutive days of four hours each allowed for a gradual and accurate exploration of movement patterns and was also physically challenging depending on the intensity of my own participation. Jeremy is a wonderful teacher and designed the sessions to be well paced, interesting and varied. I was comfortable participating in the sessions via Zoom and not having to travel long distances to experience his teaching in person. Despite the distance via Zoom, he was able to create a very personal atmosphere and cater specifically to each individual and their questions.

I had problems after a knee operation at the beginning of part 1 of the seminar and a so-called heel spur at the beginning of part 2. Despite these impairments, I was able to participate wonderfully in the seminars and both problems improved significantly through the training. My body felt integrated and strong after the sessions and I also felt strengthened in my personality. I would recommend the Sovents & Glue seminars to anyone even without any special prior knowledge. I will gladly participate in the refresher seminars and hope that Jeremy will soon offer a continuation Solvent & Glue Part 3.” -Beatrice Baumel, Feldenkrais practitioner

“I feel really grateful for this research! Coming out of several important injuries over the last years, I suffered more and more the loss of stability and mobility. Meanwhile I felt unable to identify in which way I should improve… Doing your exercises allowed me to sense where stability would come from again and I felt a huge pleasure to go for it following your path… I felt energized and woken up getting an idea henceforward how to proceed and found hope and confidence! I feel more and more stability. I improve my sense of balance again and feel more free and secure descending stairs for example, or descending steep hillsides. After 1.5 years, walking finds some flow again, even if one leg is still more heavy and stiff. Also my breath gets easily deeper and my upper body can somehow relax on stable feeling legs.” - Fitzi

“I am 76 with arthritic joints and a left hip replacement 22 years ago. Given the unconscious accommodations my body has made over the years, I found the precise approach in S+G has helped me pin point the areas of compensation and learn to get back to ‘normal’ movement. I find with practicing the movements on my own, I have increased lower extremity strength, improved balance and upright posture. The Solvents and Glue approach focuses on precise strengthening in the context of the connectedness of one body part to the whole body…the ultimate closed chain approach. For those who are familiar with the Feldenkrais approach, S+G applies awareness of the connectedness of the movement of one body part with the entire body and adds a strengthening component.” - Ann Strand

“S&G2 online exceeded my expectations just as S&G1 exceeded them in person. S&G1 introduced me to an engaging process for exploring my current skills and ability for upright everyday movement. Every part of the process provided helpful insights for immediate improvement. A year and a half later I am still absolutely delighted with the power, pleasure and drive I now experience in every step. As a ballroom dancer I used to feel that I was moving in quicksand. After S&G1, I now have a clearer sense of organization to move gracefully with controlled power across the floor, able to move and turn so that the body positionality leads my partner and allows me the freedom to dance and enjoy the music.

SG2 expanded on my ability to move with less effort and more certainty with a stronger base and more agile torso, head and shoulders. These new skills help me to meet my immediate movement needs by reducing the awkward and rigid use of my frame. SG1 & 2 give me a way to cultivate an attitude of continuous improvement in myself to feel the dynamic forces of positioning that are possible by nurturing integrated harmony in how I move. Looking forward to SG3!” - Mark Lichtenberger, Feldenkrais practitioner

“I’m so glad that I join your Workshop. I went to hike Rinjani mountain, the 3rd tallest mountain in Indonesia on mid April. With no experience and preparation, I can reach the top of the mountain with lots of effort off course, but surprisingly no injury and safely come back home even though the tracks quite extreme. I believe S+G1 help me gain more flexibility on my body, especially my ankle.

I love the results I get from S&G 1. I had injury on my left hip & left shoulder. I ofter feel stiffness on my left SI joint & posterior part of my left shoulder on certain movements. After the course, I can feel the connection on my left hip, that I usually feel less powerful than the right hip. And the movement become clearer on my left hip and I get better ROM on that hip. My left shoulder getting better as well.

On the 3 rd day of S+G2 workshop, I went running, and it felt so light and I can run longer, the breathing also feel easier, compare to before I did S+G2. I also apply your technique to my clients, and for the client who have higher awareness, the changed is significant. E.g they can roll up easier, some do it effortlessly. Thanks Jeremy for sharing your knowledge.” -Jessica Lauw, Pilates teacher

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The Origins of JKA Solvents and Glue and Who It Is For:

Changes in organization, comfort, strength and stability

“Solvents and Glue gave me clarity and a concrete way to improve my awareness of my self in standing and walking. One big change I noticed was that I became very comfortable walking barefoot around my home; I had developed a preference for walking in my Birkenstock’s in my home. Although that sounds small, to me it represents a huge change in my organization!” - Susinn Shaler, Feldenkrais Practitioner

“The highlight is that my knee is tracking very very differently, and it feels more supportive under my hip, and my foot is functioning very differently as well.  That is the highlight because I really never knew if that would ever change and I have worked with this a lot over the years!

I love Jeremy's teaching. It is simple, clear, and being those two things it turns out that it is very sophisticated! I think the many variations all day long adds up to an overall change and there is so much to work with. It ended up being a profound internal experience in such an interesting way: while the workshop itself kept a nice pace, there was enough time for me to keep track of the small changes I could make to improve the movements each time. This was a very beautiful unexpected way to work.

Working in standing is something I have been interested in for years and I have sought practices that would enhance my strength as I age. As I am aging (I am nearly 67), I feel very good and perhaps better than in my 50's.” - Judith Hovetter, Feldenkrais Practitioner

“I have a real change in the sensation and use of my arms (they like to be long now as well :-)) and upper trunk and strength and stability in my feet and ankles I never felt before” -Vera, Theatre, Cultural Education, Feldenkrais, JKA

“I have felt stronger in walking and in standing to do daily housework.” - Katie Underwood, Feldenkrais Practitioner

“My whole body felt stronger and better organized. I felt more connected and at home in my body” - Martina Barufke, Pedagoge

Less Pain

“I have gained a better understanding of the importance of positioning and timing. After 42 years with injured knees I am now able to walk downhill and downstairs again without pain. I love the way the exercises have been built up/staged from very few things to control to more complex movements. Also the numerous variations which make it more fun to explore.” - Dirk handzic, Electronic Engineer and Systema teacher

More mobility and awareness

“I reduced some of the features of my functional scoliosis. My pelvis now rotates more evenly to the right and to the left; it is not stuck in rotation to the left. I found more mobility in my thoracic spine. My left ribs are more present in my awareness.”

More stable, calm and balanced

“My entire body felt great everyday. I sense my body as a whole connected working structure. I found ways to use less effort by learning where to use more effort for a specific use. I learned where I was weak and where I was stronger. I learned a way to move that makes me stable and calm and empowered and balanced. I love that I can keep doing this pattern of movement and continue to get better and clearer each time. My feet are soft and my ankles are moving and my whole body feels like love all over.” -Suzy Merriam, Feldenkrais Practitioner

“I received exactly the benefits I expected: prior to the class, my body could not find itself in space and was extremely unstable. I experienced more stability and balance, particularly in learning how to move my pelvis, in just the first hour. The body learned very rapidly. I was particularly appreciative of the encouragement to feel free to use a chair for balance and support in order to feel stability. I used at least one and sometimes two for the first several days until my balance improved. I now can sense when I am not in the model position and notice to make a change. If I feel unbalanced, I know how to slow down, pay attention, initiate corrections and return to stability quickly. I no longer panic when I start to lose balance. This was so very valuable to me. I can tell that more specific strengthening will continue the improvement.” 

Simple movements with a profound effect

“Waking up on the morning of day 3 - I felt like I'd had a double leg transplant - stronger 'more present' legs. After day four - there was a delayed reaction but an amazing and novel sense of mobility in the pelvis/hips legs torso. I love the fact that seemingly simple movements/awareness had such a noticeable and profound effect.” - Steve Fox, Design Engineer 

Increased Energy and Stamina

“I am amazed at how awareness and moving the pelvis more helps everything I do and helps increase my energy and stamina. The movements seem so simple, but are so powerful. I helped my daughter move out of her apartment that weekend and when walking back and forth to the car and up and down stairs, all my joints felt extremely well oiled.” - Mercedes von Deck, Physician, Yoga Teacher, Feldenkrais Practitioner

Renewed vitality

“The 4 days were great. They supported my quest to regain strength and stability in my legs after a year with no dancing (my preferred form of exercise) and far too much sedentary activity. I liked the mindful pace and sequential aspect of the forms and Jeremy’s clear teaching. Feeling renewed strength in my legs definitely brought me a feeling of well being.  I will be hiking this weekend with renewed vitality and reassurance that my knees are under me and able to hear weight!” - Gayle Saunders, Artist/Feldenkrais practitioner

Powerful, upright and fluid

“I was astonished to find myself feeling powerful, upright and fluid every evening after the workshop - and with energy to get up and do it again the next day. For the first time in memory I was able to walk around comfortably holding my child in my arms.  Since his birth I had felt discomfort and had difficulty breathing while I held him in standing and walking.” - Erin Milliken, Parent, GCFP, artist

“I became much more upright, and that’s a delight because I’ve been noticing that I lean forward quite a bit —it’s nice to have had an experience of getting my hips back and over my feet.” - Amy Halloran, Writer

Rejuvenating

“I arrived at this workshop quite tired after a stressful and exhausting experience with the whirlwind wedding of my youngest son. I was amazed how rejuvenating the workshop was! I was back to normal very quickly. I loved the concentration on arms and found that very helpful. Anyone over 70 has had a variety of bumps and bruises in life, and I have noticed that all my issues are better. Rather unbelievably, the rotator cuff issue in my left shoulder (which generally causes some discomfort every day) has not acted up at all since these classes. Knock wood, it seems to have vanished. My hip issues are also better.” - Liz Tobias, Feldenkrais practitioner, pianist, teacher, writer

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JKA Solvents and Glue with Jeremy Krauss

New Fall/ Winter 2021 dates!

Find new & creative ways to foster strength, flexibility & stamina in being upright

 JKA Solvents and Glue is movement system created and developed by Jeremy Krauss.

It is an ingenious new and unique series of extraordinarily effective movement lessons that support feelings of:

stability • mobility • clarity
solidity • strength • stamina
connection • confidence • balance
upright • vitality

Solvents and Glue is a special 2 part series of lessons for strengthening, solidifying, and special toning through an enormous variety of very precise movements that bring structural clarity to major joints of the body.

The sequences are invigorating to the musculoskeletal system and are a fitting complement to Feldenkrais, Yoga, Pilates, as well as any other physical exercise, sport or wellness practice.

You will learn:

• ways to gain strength and stamina of your legs and upper body

• clear directions for alignment of your knees, ankles and hips joints

• to bring more solidity to muscles in your upper thighs

• clarify the connection of your ankles, buttocks and diaphragm

• strengthen your upper back

• find new and creative ways to create flexibility and strength in being upright

At the end of each day you will feel strength, stamina, solidity and a unique flexibility at the same time.

The sequences build up from day to day and can be used as a routine of movements to practice.

Who is this for?

These workshops are open to all. No previous experience necessary.

For those who practice the Feldenkrais Method: We often use the Feldenkrais Method to make ourselves and others looser and more flexible; more ‘dissolved’, but some of us need more ‘glue’ to keep us together and solidify us.

For those who practice Bones for Life - You will find this a very fitting addition and compliment to the understanding and use of the upright position.

For those who practice Pilates - you will gain a new perspective and understanding of the positions used in Pilates and how to improve your practice in them

For those that practice Yoga - you will find original ways to assist your daily practice

In this unique 2 part  Seminar Series there will be a large number of sequences of taught. The lessons and sequences can applied directly to your own personal health and well-being practices.

About Jeremy’s teaching:

“I completed Solvents & Glue Part 1, and I’m eager to do Part 2. Jeremy’s teaching is clear and his pacing is just right—I felt calm yet energized after each Zoom session. The lessons are stimulating, challenging and fun. My hip-joint pain is gone and has not returned. I practice S&G lessons by myself, with colleagues and clients.” — Jaclyn Boone, Feldenkrais teacher, JKA practitioner, Pilates instructor

“Jeremy’s class was one of the most worthwhile classes I have taken in years. He is that rare teacher with knowledge, compassion and empathy for his students. I really felt he wanted us to learn and appreciated that for each of us it was a personal process. I felt free to ask questions. I took home concrete new ways to work and problem solve with my students.” -Karen Donelson, Feldenkrais Assistant Trainer

“Jeremy Krauss inspires you to new levels of learning and creating. He has a true understanding of the Feldenkrais Method® and communicates this through his actions and his words. Jeremy integrates current scientific trends with the work. When you complete a course with Jeremy, you have a greater appreciation of what is and a perception of the infinite possibilities of what could be.” -Ada Griffith-Valentine, Physical Therapist and Feldenkrais Practitioner