Born and raised in Bolzano, South Tyrol, Italy, Margit Hrasdil has long been driven by a profound passion for movement. An accomplished athlete in her youth, she excelled in disciplines such as hiking, skiing, and track and field. Her deep commitment to the physical arts led her to a career in sports, where she has devoted over 20 years to teaching physical education, coaching, and contributing to the Italian Ski Federation.

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In 1994, Margit’s journey took a transformative turn when she encountered the Feldenkrais Method through Moshe Feldenkrais' Awareness Through Movement. She embarked on a four-year teacher training in Lewes, UK, under the esteemed guidance of Chava Shelhav. Margit further refined her expertise through specialized training with renowned teachers, including Gabi Yaron, Ruthy Alon, and Miriam Pfeffer. In 2014, she achieved certification as a trainer under Mia Segal, Moshe Feldenkrais’ long-time associate and confidante.

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Today, Margit is a Senior Trainer with the MBS Academy and the founder of a prominent Feldenkrais center in Bolzano. She offers both in-person and online classes, as well as personalized Functional Integration sessions. Having taught in three MBS training courses, Margit remains dedicated to advancing the Feldenkrais Method, sharing its profound impact with her students.

Chris van der Hoff is an internationally certified MBS Feldenkrais Practitioner and Trainer, with a distinguished career in body-oriented therapies. He is the founder of the Feldenkrais Centrum in Beverwijk, Netherlands, and also practices in two shared locations in Vienna. With over three decades of experience, Chris helps clients worldwide improve posture, body awareness, and overall well-being.

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Chris’s journey began with his training as a Cesar therapist (1984–1987) and specialization in Haptonomy (1999–2001), before discovering the MBS Feldenkrais Method in 2003. Under the mentorship of Mia Segal, Moshe Feldenkrais’ long-time assistant, he deepened his expertise in movement and personal development.

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As a trainer and mentor, Chris educates future Feldenkrais professionals through advanced training in the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, California, and South Korea. His approach emphasizes the interconnectedness of movement, perception, thinking, and feeling, with a focus on both prevention and rehabilitation.

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Max Klammerth is a certified MBS Feldenkrais Practitioner and Trainer with extensive experience in the Feldenkrais Method. His journey began at the age of 19, when chronic back pain, stemming from years of playing ice hockey. Max's introduction to the work of Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais came through his uncle, Erhard Klammerth, a pioneering student of Mia Segal and the first to bring Feldenkrais teachings to Austria. Max studied under his uncle’s mentorship for many years.

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Max furthered his training by studying directly with Mia Segal and Leora Gaster at the MBS Academy. Mia's teachings, both within and beyond the classroom, have deeply influenced Max, shaping his approach to teaching and his perspective of life. He graduated from the MBS Academy in 2017 and has assisted in many MBS Foundation Trainings.

Now based in Austria, Max offers both group and individual sessions, bringing a grounded, approachable style that fosters trust, engagement, and openness to learning. He remains committed to deepening his understanding of the Feldenkrais Method, continuing his studies with his uncle.

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Max is passionate about empowering his students to reach their full potential, enhancing their lives through mindful movement, curiosity, and personal growth.

Jochen is a qualified social worker with extensive experience specializing in the support of children with disabilities and behavioral challenges. His journey into the work began with a three-year Feldenkrais training program under the esteemed Mia Segal in Switzerland, which took place from 1989 to 1992.

Since then, he has dedicated his career to the Feldenkrais Method, offering both group classes and individual sessions (Functional Integration) to students from Germany and Internationally. He has served as an assistant in Mia Segal's Feldenkrais Training in the Netherlands, contributing his expertise to the education of future practitioners, and trained to be a trainer Mia Segal and Leora Gaster from 2009 to 2012, Additionally, he is trained in body-oriented psychotherapy, allowing him to integrate a holistic approach to his practice.

Having faced his own physical disability —being born without his left hand and forearm — the Feldenkrais work has profoundly influenced his life, allowing him to live a pain-free life without any additional restrictions, enjoying flexibility and being well-coordinated. His unique perspective enables him to guide others towards achieving similar outcomes.

He takes great joy in passing this knowledge on to others.

Leora has been teaching Mind Body Studies internationally for almost five decades. The work, which applies research and discoveries in brain plasticity, brings into practice the undeniable inter-connection between Brain and Behavior, for which she received a degree from Stanford University CA.  

Leora is the co-founder of MBS Academy (1992) with centers internationally, qualifying professionals in applications to medicine, education, rehabilitation, dance, music and athletics. Leora published the manuals and the definitive Core Principles of Mind Body Studies, including programs for school children and for children with special needs and their families. 

The Academy has a vast library of resources and online classes, videos and audio recordings in several languages, making the work accessible to people of all levels, ages and needs.

She is currently part of an international team producing an App using this work for high-stress corporate settings as well as students in demanding school environments.

Leora is on the Advisory Board of USC’s Peer-Mental Health Initiative. She is also an NLP trainer and was the youngest European girl to receive a black belt in Judo from the Kodokan, Tokyo, in 1971.