Author: Emma

How can you  keep the feeling alive after a Feldenkrais Lesson?

October 27, 2025

After a Feldenkrais lesson, you might feel different. Some of you report having more sense of groundedness, breathing more freely, of moving with greater ease, or relaxation. Other people feel their balance or co-ordination has changed. Or something about the way they move or feel about themselves has shifted. Students often ask how can I … More How can you  keep the feeling alive after a Feldenkrais Lesson?

Ribs and the Intercostals: A team in the movement of breathing and moving

October 17, 2025

Since becoming a Feldenkrais teacher, now a decade ago, I’ve become more and more fascinated with our anatomy. We’re so fortunate to have access in our digital world to teachers all around the world. I’ve been particularly taken with the dissection work of Gill Hedley. And took some time in the preparation of these lessons … More Ribs and the Intercostals: A team in the movement of breathing and moving

Why should you care about freedom in your ribs?

October 10, 2025

Some of you may aware of tension in their torso, (which is made of the many bones of the ribcage). but many have forgotten what having a comfortable, supple ribcage feels like. A flexible chest allows healthy movement through your whole body, and improves your ability to breathe. Your ribs are designed for flexibility. With 12 pairs, … More Why should you care about freedom in your ribs?

The adaptive breath: how illness affects breathing and what to do about it

October 2, 2025

This last ten days I’ve been a little under the weather with a cold. Not unusual for this time of year of course. It’s been interesting to think about the experience of having a cold from a movement point of view. And to notice the change in holding patterns that come with illness.The most noticeable … More The adaptive breath: how illness affects breathing and what to do about it

Freeing your Ribs

September 19, 2025

The ribs appeared during the period in evolution when we were fish. And although they weren’t primarily designed for breathing, but rather movement, today they’re also quite crucial for optimal breathing! If the ribs are stiff, we can’t move the lungs to their full capacity. And although we don’t need that ability all the time, we … More Freeing your Ribs

Celebration of Life

July 28, 2025

This week, one of my Feldenkrais teachers passed away. I wanted to share a little, to celebrate her long life with you all. Chava Shelhav was one of Moshe Feldenkrais’ first students- he chose 13 to work with. She was the youngest at the time, and like many of the Israeli students, taught on Feldenkrais’ … More Celebration of Life