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 […]
Left or right?
In her recent blog, one of my clients describes the differences she experienced trying to get into a bed at a relative’s she was visiting. The bed was quite high and my client clearly noticed how much easier it was to get up on one side, while getting in on the other side was a […]
Walking helps us stay young!
More evidence to support the health benefits of walking were recently published in the prestigious medical journal JAMA. The article is a report of a study of over 1600 sedentary men and women aged 70-89, who were randomized into two groups: one group received health education but were also involved in a structured program at […]
Better Balance
To get ready for our last Feldenkrais workshop of the spring, Better Balance, on Saturday June 7, try the following sequence which uses movements of the ankles to help with balancing over your feet. Stand behind a chair, holding onto the back of the chair for support (don’t stand too close to the chair). Bring […]
Honouring Moshe Feldenkrais
Happy Birthday Moshe! Moshe Feldenkrais would be 110 this week if he were still with us! His birth date is May 6, 1904. International Feldenkrais® week, May 2-11 honours Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais. Moshe Feldenkrais was sent away by his family at the age of 13 to escape pogroms against Jews in the Ukraine. He made […]
Get up and move!
I just came back from a 2 week holiday which included a week in London where I walked a lot and took public transit. I walked for hours and hours and at the end of the day felt tired but great at the same time. I didn’t have any back pain, or neck or shoulder […]
Focus and the Olympics
I cannot believe that it is four years since I was a volunteer at the 21st Winter Olympics held in Vancouver and Whistler, BC. It was great being part of the excitement of the preparations, training and competition. My job was to work with a team of volunteers to ensure spectators had a good experience. […]
Your Moving Back
Your Moving Back More time is lost from work because of back injuries than any other condition or injury. Common injuries include sprains, muscle strain, disk compressions and herniation. Back injuries can be quite painful and they certainly limit movement and overall functioning. We now know that complete rest is not the answer for most […]
Sleep
Sleep is a big topic of conversation. Every day I hear someone say they didn’t have a good night sleep the previous night or that they are notoriously poor sleepers. Insomnia refers to the inability to get to sleep or to stay asleep after waking up at night. Many factors can affect sleep including the […]
Holiday Greetings and Winter planning
Best wishes to all for this holiday season and joy and good health in 2014. Thank you for your continued support throughout the years. Some recent articles that have caught my attention that I would like to share. I almost always walk the stairs rather than ride the elevator. It is a great way to […]
