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We have successfully completed our first workshop and class series in 2009. Classes and Workshops for 2010 to be announced soon! We also offer individual coaching using the Sounder Sleep System®. See below for details.

The Sounder Sleep School of San Francisco's unique curriculum is based on the Sounder Sleep System®, a world-renowned system of insomnia self-help taught by over 200 health-professionals in 12 countries.The Sounder Sleep System is based on the discovery that certain small, slow, repeated physical movements can shift us from the active, waking state to one of profound physical and mental repose. When we reach that tranquil state, if we need sleep, we will fall asleep. The System consists of gentle, yet remarkably effective physical movement and breathing techniques that are practiced by day and at bedtime. The System can be learned in convenient weekly or biweekly classes, day-long workshops, and other formats. The learning process is pleasurable and profoundly restful in itself.

A recent survey conducted by the National Sleep Foundation indicates that about one-third of Americans are losing sleep over the country's current financial crisis.

About the School

The Sounder Sleep School of San Francisco provides a much-needed, drug-free solution for the millions of Bay Area residents who suffer from stress-induced insomnia, sleep deprivation, and related ills.

The Sounder Sleep School is modeled after the chain of 20 corporate-sponsored "sleep competence centers" founded in Germany in 2007, and is fully authorized by Michael Krugman, founder of the Sounder Sleep System. The System was recently featured in Newsweek's on-line edition and has been covered by Fortune magazine, Smart Money, Elle (France), Brigitta (Germany), and numerous other media.

The Sounder Sleep School is hosted by The Feldenkrais Center for Movement Education at 98 Chenery Street, San Francisco. Programs are held at the Center and at other Bay Area locations, to be announced.

Our Staff

The School's core staff includes Jean Elvin, Senior Teacher of the Sounder Sleep System; Kathy Flock, Authorized Teacher; and Cliff Smyth, Teacher in Training; under the supervision of Michael Krugman. Cliff Smyth is the School's Director of Operations and Media Contact. Cliff may be reached at sleepschoolofsf@soundersleep.com or 415.826.3680.

Individual coaching sessions are available in two locations:
98 Chenery Street, San Francisco, CA 94131; and
4161-B El Camino Way, Palo Alto, CA 94306.
Coaching sessions are tailored to your needs, which might include sleep onset insomnia, sleep maintenance insomnia, waking feeling unrested, daytime anxiety, stress reduction, and establishing better sleep habits. Sessions are $85.00 for 50 minutes. Ask your teacher about discounts for a series of follow-up coaching sessions.
Contact for Palo Alto: Jean Elvin, 650-796-4847
Contacts for San Francisco: Kathy Flock and Cliff Smyth, 415-826-3680

Please join our mailing list to receive regular updates of the Sounder Sleep School's offerings. You can sign up through the Feldenkrais Center website, and just put 'Sleep school' in the field for your interests.

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