Do less and learn more

Moshe Feldenkrais wrote a small seminal pamphlet on learning called “Learning to Learn” which he developed as a guide to accompany recorded and published Awareness Through Movement lessons. In each class that I teach one or more of the elements he discussed surfaces. Probably none is more important, and a part of each and every […]

Living our avowed and unavowed dreams

COVID-19 has changed our lives as we knew it.  As John Lennon said, “life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans.” When the pandemic was called last March it effectively derailed any and all plans we had made for the remainder of this year and likely for part of next year. […]

Taking care of ourselves

Summer was fashionably late but has finally arrived in BC! Summer was fashionably late but has finally arrived in BC!  In any season, we live in one of the best places but summer here is my favourite (apologies to those of you who live elsewhere). Warm, sunny and often breezy but generally not too hot and humid. What more […]

Between stimulus and response

Sixteen weeks and counting This week I looked back at my calendar and realized that this upcoming week (June 30)  marks the 16th week I have been teaching Awareness Through Movement® classes virtually, on Zoom.   Sixteen weeks! I am very grateful to everyone who has been joining our weekly classes including current and former students […]

Managing pandemic weariness

We are all getting a little weary. I “googled” the word weary and one of the definitions offered was “reluctance to see or experience any more of something.” That is a good description of how many of us feel. We are “done” with the pandemic and the resulting restrictions imposed on our lives. Everyone wants […]

We live in interesting times

Life is changing daily. The global pandemic has changed our lives, likely permanently. This week I moved to teaching on Zoom. So far response has been positive. It is a win-win for all. I can continue to do what I love doing which is teaching classes. Students can continue to boost their well-being through mindful movement, and we all […]

Is it correct?

At some point in any group fitness or movement class a participant will ask, “am I doing it right?” In referring to efforts to correct someone’s movement patterns, Moshe Feldenkrais said, “to correct is incorrect”.  What did he mean? The Feldenkrais Method® is an educational method using a learning framework.   The Feldenkrais teacher/practitioner, sets the […]

An important Feldenkrais fashion item

The importance of “sticky” socks for  Feldenkrais They are back!  World famous and much sought after, our special Feldenkrais Centre Vancouver socks are back. Due to popular demand a new shipment is on its way, scheduled to arrive as we start Fall classes. Why are they so special? Their amazing colours – maroon and grey, the Feldenkrais Centre Vancouver logo and name, and raised lettering on the […]

Making a habit of chocolate

How are habits formed? How useful are they to us? The Feldenkrais Method® is largely about examining our habits so we can learn new ways of doing what we want to do. It is only through reflection and review that we can decide if a habit is useful or if it requires rethinking. Much of […]

Balance out the turmoil 

The world is in turmoil. This week we learned of the suicides of two celebrities: Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain. Suicide is a difficult subject to talk about, the silver lining of these tragic deaths is that there has been more talk this week. While approximately 10 people take their lives each day in Canada, it is only […]