SANTA FE 5 - 2026-2029

4 YEAR PROGRAM WILL BEGIN:

● April 2026

● With two 4 week segments per year:

- One in April
- One in August/September
- Each year through 2029

The program follows international guidelines and is accredited by the North American Training and Accreditation Board (NATAB) and approved by the Feldenkrais Guild of North America (FGNA).

Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be eligible for certification and membership in the Feldenkrais Guild^® of North America, and other Feldenkrais Guilds worldwide.

● After completing the first two years of the program you will be eligible to receive authorization to teach Awareness Through Movement^® lessons as long as you are enrolled in the program….

● Upon successful graduation from the full course you will be eligible to become certified to teach individual Functional Integration^® lessons.

INTERNATIONAL ACCREDITATION^*

The Feldenkrais^® Professional Training in Santa Fe follows accreditation policies set up through the North American Training Accreditation Board (NATAB), European Training Accreditation Board (EUROTAB) and the Australian Training Accreditation Board (AUSTAB)*.

Policies dictate the number of hours of training (800 hours over 4 years), student teacher ratios, who can teach (accredited Trainers and Assistant Trainers), content, evaluation procedures and graduation requirements. Graduates from professional trainings are able to practice in all countries recognizing these professional standards.

^{*Accredited by Feldenkrais Guild® of North America ("FGNA"): http://www.feldenkrais.com/intern-training-guideline}

^{*In certain states or countries, professional practice may be subject to laws limiting their professional practice unless the graduate has (a) certain license(s). Neither Awareness Through Movement® nor Functional Integration® may be practiced professionally before graduation from an accredited training program. Interim authorization as a Trainee Awareness Through Movement teacher is a student teaching position.}

STATE LICENSING AND AUTHORIZATION

Feldenkrais in Santa Fe LLC has been deemed by the New Mexico Higher Education Department (NMHED) to meet the standards for State Authorization under the Post-Secondary Educational Institution Act (Section 21-23 et seq. NMSA 1978) and the rule for Licensure 5.100.7 NMAC.

^{Click here to see the New Mexico Higher Education Department Private Post-Secondary Schools Procedure for Resolution of Student Complaints.}

^{Click here for additional New Mexico Higher Education Department Private Post-Secondary Schools criteria and requirements.}

This program is not accredited by a United States department of education recognized accreditor.

SCHEDULE / PROGRAM DATES AND FEES^*

The training will meet Monday through Thursdays from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm and Fridays from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, for twenty-six hours of instruction per week.

We expect to be able to adhere to this schedule, but there may be changes due to the availability of facilities. Whenever possible, trainees will be notified 45 days in advance.

^{* Training programs are subject to cancellation with 30 days advance notice due to insufficient enrollment, teacher availability, and/or location availability.}

LOCATION & HOUSING

Santa Fe
A city of diversity and possibilities known for its history and galleries and one of the most visited places in the southwest. For more info go to: http://santafe.org/

The Venue
SANTA FE CENTER FRIENDS MEETING
505 Camino de Los Marquez
Santa Fe, NM 87505

Housing
Since Santa Fe is the destination for so many there are plenty of different housing options available. While we will not provide housing we will do all we can to help you find something appropriate for you and your needs.

Markets nearby the training
Trader Joes
Whole Foods

Restaurants nearby the training
Santa Fe Baking Co & Cafe
Maria’s New Mexican Kitchen
Marisco’s La Playa
Pyramid Café
Saigon Cafe