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 when well known people die by their own hand that there is more open discussion about how we might help people in deep pain. This week I read a few good articles and heard radio interviews which stressed how important is to reach out to people we think might be in difficultly and ask them how we can help and if they are thinking of ending it all. There are many resources out there, here is the link to the BC Crises Centres.
It was also the week of the election of a populist candidate for premier of Ontario that has the rest of the country talking and wondering how it will all play out. Ant the upcoming summit of the leaders of the US and North Korea.
How can we as individuals maintain balance amidst all this upheaval? 
Staying grounded is not easy but taking care of ourselves is critically important. We know that our mental health and physical health are intertwined. One goes with the other.
The Feldenkrais Method® is not focused solely on physical health or movement disorders but teaches us how we can take care of ourselves, how we can move about the world with more ease and comfort and how we can live to our full potential. We can learn to have better balance to face the craziness that the world brings.
We are doing just that at the Feldenkrais Centre Vancouver. Our last workshop of the season is aptly named Better Balance. It takes place on Saturday June 23, 10 am – 1 pm. There are a few spots remaining, please email vita@feldenkraisvancouver.com if you are interested.
