Advanced training with François Combeau in Zurich,

January 30 to February 2, 2026

“The pivotal joints of the Spinal Column”; junctions of differentiation between curves along the spine”

Structural mainstay of our physical architecture, zone of circulation and transmission between the head and the pelvis, between the brain and peripheral structures of the body, major support for the insertion of the large muscle groups which maintain our balance, the spinal column is our life pillar.

Structured like a well-oiled chain, the spinal column is made up of curves (more or less harmonious depending on our age and how we’ve lived our life) which assure stability and mobility, both mechanically and functionally.

These curves are opposing in shape and are articulated by particularly sensitive joints which often find themselves under stress and not ideally aligned.  However, the quality and fluidity of the transmission of forces as well as that of nerves and blood vessels depend on harmonious alignment of these particular joints.

* The lumbosacral joint (L5/S1) is the point from which the spinal column emerges from the pelvis.  It is also the home of an important and very strong reflex enabling the spine to lengthen and maintain itself upright.

* The thoracolumbar junction (D10/D12) is an important crossroads for the large muscle groups of the trunk which enable us to find stability and harmony in our movements.

* The cervicothoracic junction (C7/D1) is a veritable pivot point enabling fluid and smooth movements of the head.  It’s also the anchor point and suspension point for the shoulder blade.

* The cervicocranial junction (C1/C2) assures the dynamic equilibrium of the head on top of the spinal column, and thus the health of our visual apparatus and a dynamic life…..

Due to their specific configurations and positions along the spinal column, these junctions are often zones of concentrated difficulty and tension, … to the point of becoming totally “locked up”.

Their limited mobility in turn limits the circulation and transmission of the forces through the body and also perturbs certain organic stratum to which they are linked.

Date : January 30 to February 2, 2026

Time : Friday: 2 p.m. to 7. p.m.,  Saturday – Sunday : 10 a.m. to 17 p.m., Monday: 10 am to 14 pm           

Location : Kirchgemeindehaus, Asylstrasse 36, 8032 Zurich

Training fees : CHF 690

• Early bird price: CHF 640 for registration & payment before October 18, 2024.
  This is due to the early room confirmation required.

• Cancellation conditions:
  In case of cancellation until October 18th 2024 CHF 320 will be retained. In case of later cancellation, the full course fee is due, unless a suitable substitute participant can be found.

Credit : Certificates documenting appropriate continuing education credit will be distributed at the conclusion of this Advanced Training, which is equal to 20 contact hours.

Registration : Confirmation and final details will be sent to you upon receipt of registration. 

Organizer : Brigitte HEUSSER : info@feldenkrais-heusser.ch