How old we feel is often dictated more by our movement habits and our ability to move with ease than by our chronological age. We can unlearn many of these restrictive habits and create new ones to help our bodies and minds feel younger, stronger and more agile and flexible.
Here is a sample movement sequence from the Change Your Age program, based on the pioneering work of Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais, founder of the Feldenkrais Method of Movement Education.
- Stand behind and to the left of a chair with your right hand holding onto the back of the chair.
- Bend your right knee only enough to lift your right heel off the floor and then return it. Repeat a few times, keep your left leg stable.
- Then lift the ball of your foot and feel the weight shifting to your right heel. Continue to breathe easily as you do these movements.
- Rock back and forth from the heel of your right foot to the ball of your foot. Do not press on the chair. You might feel your right hip moving forward and backward slightly.
- Walk around the room for a moment and notice any differences in your legs and feet.
- Return to the chair and stand to the right of the chair with your left hand holding the back of the chair. Repeat the movements with your left foot.
- Stand away from the chair. What do you notice about your standing balance?
- Walk around for a few moments. What do you sense about how you are walking now compared to earlier?
We are holding a Change Your Age workshop on Saturday January 28. Click here to read more about this workshop.This workshop is suitable for people of all ages and abilities. No specialized equipment or clothing is required.
