Hug yourself to release shoulder tension

I see a lot of people in my Feldenkrais practice who complain of shoulder and neck tension. Visually I can see their shoulders hiked up to their ears and rounded forward. They find it difficult to move their shoulder blades up and down or toward and away from their spine. And some also remark on […]

Easy stair walking

Walking up and down stairs helps to maintain mobility in your hip joints, legs and back. The old agade use it or lose it applies here. People that don’t walk stairs on a regular basis eventually get rusty and then actively avoid stairs. Seek out stairs to help you stay young and agile. Aim for […]

A small shift

While I prefer to cycle outdoors, I confess that I am a fair weather outdoor cycler so I  attend indoor cycling or spinning classes every week in the Fall and Winter. In true Feldenkrais form, I try to pay attention to how I do every activity though I admit that sometimes I am better at […]

Do you walk wisely?

Everyone is promoting the health benefits of walking. Walking is a great exercise to promote weight loss, helps lift our mood, can contribute to reducing cholesterol and blood pressure, is great for overal fitness and is a great way to  get from point A to point B. A recent study suggests that walking for as […]