What is Mensendieck?

The gymnastics system is named after Dr. Bess Mensendieck, who in the early 1900s created this ingenious form of gymnastics. Ingenious - precisely because it can be used / performed by anyone - young or older man, woman or children.

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Mensendieck is about training his brain to direct the body correctly, so that everyday movements become training that builds up and does not wear on the body's functions.

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Mensendieck teaches the student to control his muscles and use his joints appropriately. Gradually a better posture is achieved and thus many small defects are avoided. It provides well-being and promotes muscle awareness in daily movements and is a means of achieving strength and endurance.

The goal is a supple, harmonious and well-functioning body.

Anyone can join. No equipment or special conditions are required here. The teaching takes place in small groups or as one-on-one lessons, so that the individual's challenges are taken into account.

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No heavy tools are used, but only the strength in one's own body, which means that the body is not unnecessarily or incorrectly loaded.