The relationship between chocolate and Feldenkrais.
I have always been very heart warmed at the feeling of community among students attending our Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement® classes. Students talk to each other, share stories of how they have incorporated movements into their daily lives, share resources and connections and help each other enter and leave classes. Several years ago, a tradition […]
The relationship between movement and well being
While we talk about the ‘mind-body’ connection, when we are engaged in physical activities we don’t always think about their connection to our emotions, feelings or thoughts. After a Feldenkrais class or individual session, I ask my students to feel the physical changes and to relate them to functional activities and then to emotional sensations, thoughts and their self presentation to others. Moshe Feldenkrais talked […]
Learning is fun
The more I practice and teach the Feldenkrais Method® the more I believe in it as a way of learning how to learn rather than a therapeutic method to fix aches and pains. So whenever I see articles and books on teaching modalities I am intrigued. A few weeks ago I wrote about moving and […]
Plantar Fasciitis Relief
If you have ever had plantar fasciitis, heel and middle of the foot pain caused by irritation of the connective tissue on the bottom of the foot, you know how painful and functionally limiting it can be. Most often anti inflammatories and stretching exercises are recommended and those with the condition are encouraged to wear […]
Sitting is the new tobacco: Learn how to kick the habit and sit more comfortably
Workshop: Better Sitting There has been a lot of media attention recently on the health hazards of prolonged sitting. Health hazards mentioned in various articles include risks for cardiovascular disease, cancer, obesity with its harmful effects, diabetes as well as depressed moods. We know that sitting puts more weight into the lumbar vertebrae than does […]
What do you do when you have pain?
What do you do when you have pain? Many activities we do during the day have the potential to create discomfort or pain in our neck and shoulders. Many people run off to a practitioner as soon as they experience pain, wanting someone to help them eliminate the pain. However pain can be a signal […]
