IOPS FAQs

 

  • No. As an intensive, integrated program, the power of the program will come from us moving through the whole curriculum together. The one exception is that a non-certified, online-only version of the course is offered for participants that live outside of North America (for US programs only). Please contact us for more information on this option.

  • If you paid with a single payment (Option 1 or 2) then:

    • If you cancel 30 days before the first live segment, then you will be refunded the full amount minus an administration fee.

    • If you cancel 60 days before the second live segment, then you will be refunded 50%.

    • If you cancel 60 days before the third live segment, then you will be refunded 20%.

    If you paid with an installment plan (Option 3), then:

    • If you cancel 30 days before the first live segment, then you will be refunded the full amount minus an administration fee.

    • Otherwise, there is no refund. You can simply stop making payments.

  • Housing is not included in the cost of the program. Participants are responsible for finding their own housing. We can facilitate your connecting with others who may want to share housing.

  • Yes, as long you have completed the second year of your training and meet the program prerequisites.

  • Yes, there are regular homework assignments as part of the online classes. Feedback has been that the homework is one of the most valuable parts of the program.

    Between each live segment, there are four online classes. The online classes are two hours each and are usually scheduled to occur every other week. For each online class, you will have to watch one day of video.

    In addition, there often are written/video assignments that would take at most an hour to complete for each online class.

  • You will be able to work with a wide variety of people. Regardless of the activity your client engages in, you will understand how to apply the principles of ideal organization and profound strength.

  • The FGNA Feldenkrais Practitioner Profile will be e-mailed to you before the start of the program.

  • The classes will be recorded and the recordings made available to the participants free of charge. All copyrights stay with Feldenkrais First, LLC.

  • Unfortunately not. This is an integrated program and we encourage you to find a way to attend all the live segments. If you can't attend a live segment, you should watch the recording of the segment.

  • Jeff and Andrew will be available to do a small number of FIs after some of the training days. A lottery will determine FI recipients.

  • The online classes will use the free Zoom teleconferencing software. Participants can see each other and converse with Jeff. Jeff will be able to show videos, do live FI demonstrations, and teach ATMs.

  • You will need to have access to a computer with a webcam, microphone, and an internet connection that meet the system requirement listed here.

  • Yes.

  • All online classes will be recorded and the recordings will be made available to the participants.

  • Each live segment has a corresponding Advanced Training recording. The expectation is that participants will have reviewed, studied, and worked with the recording for the segment prior to attending the live segment.

  • Graduation will include a self-assessment process to reflect on the changes you made since the beginning of the program.

  • Graduates will receive the IOPS Academy Graduate Program certification. You can add "IOPS Practitioner" after your "GCFP."