Humans are one of the best species at receiving new information, digesting it ,and changing what we do. That’s the definition of learning of course. In Feldenkrais’ words: “Thinking leads to new action, anything else was swilling around of the brain”. Which always puts me in mind of someone swilling a wine glass before sniffing … More Learning is easier together…
I like to listen to podcasts when I’m relaxing. One especially, Brain Science with Dr. Ginger Campbell always has new (and not so new) ideas in neuroscience. Moshe Feldenkrais is often called the Father of Neuroscience. He was one of the first scientists to observe how we think through movement, how we use our brains … More Sensing Your Connections
One person who joined my class last week shared her surprised that she experienced relief in her back when she felt her feet and ankles freeing up. Her walking felt freer and lighter. I love it when my students and clients feel the connections for themselves! Who would have thought that improving the suppleness of the feet … More Your thigh bone’s connected to your…
I’ve been teaching lessons in the last week on freeing up the shock absorbers. Built into your system is a series of shock absorbers: the feet, ankles, glutes, and the vertebral discs. Often people are surprised about the last one. But there’s elasticity in the discs of your spine. They’re designed to help. Together they … More You and your shock absorbers
This week I was back at school, teaching the violin. I’ve been teaching at the same school for 19 years- that’s quite a thought! I was teaching scales to one of my pupils, we’ll call him Ian. I was outlining how to practice in a “scale framework”. We take common notes of the scale, in … More All of You
Like many people, I was often told as a child that I was too emotional. Too volatile, my older brother used to say! But our emotions keep us alive and safe. Emotions move us towards action. Think about it. Anger and fear, in different ways push us towards action – running towards or away from … More A new year begins
As we send out the old year, and welcome in the new, I wanted to write a little about my work this past year. I feel fortunate to teach (and learn) from my students. I’ve met so many lovely people, and I enjoy what all of you bring. As a Feldenkrais Method teacher, people come to … More Happy New Year!
Habits are in everything we do. Whether we know it or not, we all have habits of how we do, think and sense everything. Alongside habits of emotions too. When we’re born we come out with 6-8 basic emotions imprinted in the system. Ready out of the box, if you like. (The differing numbers depends … More Enjoying the Festive Season
The festive time will be upon us very soon! For some of us, it is an only joyful period, spending time with friends and family. For others, the closeness to family might bring up less positive emotions. We can feel pulled into old patterns of thinking and behaviour. Ones we thought we’d left behind in … More Centering, for easier connections with others
What do you do when you’re angry? Physically I mean. Have you noticed? I realise over the last month I’ve spent more time cross or irritated than usual. From the petty end of the scale, being on public transport with people who don’t use headphones. I know, it’s petty. And it’s one thing that I find … More Working with your Emotions: The body pattern of anger
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