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What Students Have to Say about Grace of Sense

Student Voices

A Composite of Impressions by students who partook in A Grace of Sense – Part I

“Bruce’s honest, affectionate regard for his students promotes learning. He has a deep trust in people. He gives us the tools, the space, and then encourages us to explore and find our own way. This has given me permission, both in myself and in my teaching, to move away from looking for something that is ‘right’ or ‘correct’. He promotes confidence. A highlight of the course is listening to Bruce talk with such deep integration and understanding about the many different aspects of his work. He is a gifted raconteur.”

“I’m coming to a much more relaxed and comfortable understanding of myself. No longer am I beating myself up for forgetting to think about of all the things I ‘should’ be doing. I’m enjoying the freedom of allowing my body to do what comes most naturally. I find the exercises easy to practice, and I do so joyfully and without wondering what I’m doing ‘wrong’.  A new kind of contentment is taking hold.”

“All of the études and practices Bruce presents to us are original. The movements were introduced at a pace which allowed us to absorb each stage without being rushed to move on to the next. So, a complex movement or idea can be learned safely and slowly enough to stick. He lets the material permeate into you. His visual demonstrations and vocal guidance are clear and easy to follow. I find the content of the course extremely rich. I feel I could continue to work on it for the rest of my life.”

“Reading the notes, seeing the videos were vital because there was so much info in the classes it would be impossible to take it all in in one go. It is extremely valuable to be able to access the information after class. The online page is set out beautifully and the artwork is an added bonus. So much thought and care and love has gone into this… beyond my expectations. The continuity of 10 weeks was good for me and I liked having homework each week – just the right amount. I appreciate the care with which Bruce created his curriculum.”

“I feel more grounded. Less reactive. Bigger. Enriched.”

Written by Bruce Fertman

Bruce brings 60 years of study as a movement artist and educator to his work having trained in gymnastics, modern dance, ballet, contact improvisation, the Alexander Technique, Tai Chi Chu’an, Aikido, Chanoyu, (Japanese Tea Ceremony), Argentine Tango, and Kyudo (Zen Archery). For the past 30 years, Bruce has been helping people experience the interconnectedness of physical and spiritual life. He founded the Alexander Alliance in 1982 and Grace of Sense in 2019, his online community-school. Author of Teaching by Hand, Learning by Heart, and of The Way In ~ The Way Out, Bruce is currently co-authoring a book with Michael Gelb for New World Library entitled, Walk – How to Discover Comfort, Vitality, and Inspiration in Every Step.
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