Classes & Workshops
NEW CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
BACKBONE: beginning in July & August (Berkeley: dates/location to be announced)
BACKBONE is about developing spinal stability and flexibility for people recovering from back injury or experiencing back pain. We explore how to move with the proper awareness and mental focus to get fit without getting hurt. Backbone integrates Pilates-bases Rehabilitation with Feldenkrais Movement Education. Ernie Adams is a certified Pilates Instructor and a Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner with an extensive background as a professional dancer. He has over 18 years experience specializing in movement education and injury prevention.
BETTER BALANCE & EASY WALKING: beginning in July & August (El Cerrito/Berkeley: dates/location to be announced)
In this course we will explore movement lessons that increase mobility in feet, knees, and hips, improve your ability to twist and look around yourself, and learn how the pelvis can be the center of control to improve balance and walking.
- Sharpen reflexes, improve balance, prevent falls
- Gain confidence and become more active
- Discover your natural stride
USER FRIENDLY PILATES (mixed-level)
USER FRIENDLY PILATES is an innovative approach integrating Pilates, Yoga, Feldenkrais®, and Dance. Discover how to exercise with the proper awareness and mental focus to get fit without getting hurt and improve performance in dance, sports and martial arts. Private Sessions also available.
EL CERRITO CLASS at Tatami Multi Arts (Note: Class still open for pro-rated registration or drop-in)
Mondays, 6-7pm, April 23-June 11 (No Class Memorial Day May 28)
Seven class series, *$88 ($15 drop-in)
Mats provided.
*$20 DISCOUNT if you bring your Significant Other or family member ($156 total for two)
REGISTRATION/SEND CHECK PAYABLE TO (Please preregister to guarantee a space):
Ernie Adams
1164 Solano Ave.
Suite 164, Albany CA 94706
ONLINE REGISTRATION for El Cerrito class:
1 person, 7 sessions, $88 + $3 processing fee = $91
1 person + Significant Other or Family member, $156 (with $20 discount) + $5 processing fee = $161
MAP/LOCATION: Tatami Multi Arts, 9951 San Pablo Ave., (second floor), El Cerrito, CA 94530. Across from El Cerrito Plaza (between Fairmount & the Plaza entrance)
INFO: 510-619-9223 •
ALBANY CLASS at Albany Community Center
Wednesdays 5:45-6:45 pm, May 9–June 20
Seven classes, $88 residents/$98 non-residents
Mats provided.
NOTE: If you miss a class because of a scheduling conflict you will have an opportunity to make it up at my Monday El Cerrito class.
REGISTRATION:
Credit Card: (510) 524-9283
In Person (Mon.-Tues. 8:30am-6:30pm/Wed.-Thur. 8:30am-5pm/Friday 8:30am-12 noon).
Checks to City of Albany.
MAP/LOCATION: Albany Community Center (Main Hall), 1249 Marin Ave.(at Masonic), Albany.
INFO: 510-619-9223 •
Learning How to Fall Gracefully: For Persons with Parkinson’s Disease
Series One: Fridays, 2-3pm, May 4-25, Four Classes
Series Two: Fridays, 2-3pm, June 1-22, Four Classes
LOCATION: Emeryville Martial Arts, 4770 San Pablo ave, unit B, Emeryville, CA 94608
Sponsored by Parkinson’s Disease Active: http://pdactive.wordpress.com/
PD Active is a group of Berkeley/Oakland-based people impacted by Parkinson’s disease who act to build and strengthen our local community through advocacy, dance classes and other activities. We believe that we are our own best advocates and that acting on our own behalf fosters independence, dignity and respect, while preventing isolation and depression. PD Active began in late 2007, following an energizing dance class for people with Parkinson’s sponsored by the Mark Morris Dance Group. We obtained 501(c) 3 federally exempt non-profit status in January of 2009.
INFORMATION: Email or call for more information (510) 479-6119 or email us at: or contact Ernie Adams at 510-619-9223 or
The Feldenkrais Method®: Neuroplasticity & Working with Parkinson’s Disease
Seminar for Third & Fourth Year Feldenkrais Trainees and Certified Practitioners.
Wed Sept 5, 10am-5pm, San Mateo Marriott, San Francisco Airport, 1770 South Amphlett Blvd, San Mateo, California 94402 USA
One Day Seminar for the Feldenkrais Guild® of North America (FGNA) Educational Conference 2012.
Presented by Ernie Adams
For a person with Parkinson’s Disease the natural flow of perception and movement is disrupted. The intention of a movement often lacks enough rhythmic and organizing structure to be truly functional. I have discovered that including clear rhythmic patterns within the context of a Feldenkrais® lesson can carry the action forward to a more normal completion in time and space. This is particularly useful for walking, rolling, and turning. Exploring tempo, dynamic range, and movement qualities also helps actions become “musically” connected. Working with Feldenkrais this way is fun for the student, facilitates “movement memory”, and develops learning strategies that can transfer into everyday activities.
More Information:
http://www.feldenkrais.com/events/conference/2012/
http://www.feldenkrais.com/events/conference/2012/esther_thelen_symposium
510-619-9223 (Ernie Adams)
OAKLAND CLASSES at Kaiser, Oakland
INTRO TO PILATES
CLASS IS FULL - Please sign up at least four weeks before sessions begins to secure a space.
Thursdays, 5:15-6:15 pm
Beginning March 2, eight classes
$60 members/$85 non-members ($10/$12 drop-in first class only)
Mats provided.
Class size limited to 14, so register early since the class often sells out in advance)
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED: 510-752-7868 (Kaiser, Oakland )
Behavioral Medicine
Building A, 2nd Floor
3900 Broadway
Oakland CA 94611
INTRO TO PILATES
CLASS FULL – Please sign up at least four weeks before sessions begins to secure a space.
Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 pm
Beginning April 12, eight classes
$60 members/$85 non-members ($10/$12 drop-in first class only)
Mats provided.—Please sign up at least four weeks before sessions begins to secure a space.
Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 pm,
Beginning Feb 9, eight classes
$60 members/$85 non-members ($10members/$12 non-member drop-in, first class only. Mats provided.
Class size limited to 12, so register early since the class often sells out in advance.
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED: 510-752-7868 (Kaiser, Oakland )
Behavioral Medicine
Building B, Stone Room
3900 Broadway
Oakland CA 94611
About Ernie Adams
Ernie Adams is a Pilates Instructor and Feldenkrais® Movement Educator, with an extensive background as a professional dancer. He also has 19 years’ experience collaborating with physical therapists to treat orthopedic, neurological, dance and sports related injuries. He presents a safer way to learn Pilates. Ernie’s classes involve hard work, “feeling the burn”, and also finding an easier way to get stronger without getting hurt. In addition to teaching at Albany Community Center, Tatami Multi Arts, El Cerrito, and El Cerrito Fitness (and Pilates) Center, Ernie teaches classes for Kaiser, Oakland.
INFORMATION or APPOINTMENT 510/619-9223,
Individual Sessions:
Individual can help get rid of that pain in your back, make walking easier, improve balance, and enhance athletic ability.
MULTI-SESSION DISCOUNTS!
1 Session: $85
5 x sessions: $375 (pre-paid)
10 x sessions: $700 (pre-paid)
Usually one session is enough to tell if this work can help you. You will receive valuable feedback and an assessment about your needs.
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Schedule a Presentation or Class!!
Ernie Adams is currently organizing his 2012 presentations and class schedule for businesses, clinics, wellness centers, case managers, schools. To arrange a presentation under any of the topics below, or to request one tailored to your groups needs, please contact Ernie Adams: 510/619-9223 or
- Balance/Walking
- Pilates/Fitness/Dancing
- Back Care/Chronic Pain
- Rehabilitation: Stroke/Traumatic Brain Injury/Multiple Sclerosis/Parkinson’s Disease
- Injury Prevention On The Job
