The Feldenkrais Method® is known for helping people with mobility issues, neurological problems, recovering from trauma, and even helping world class athletes perform at higher levels, etc.
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But one of the largest groups of people it can help, are those that suffer from chronic pain.
When learning to pay attention to the littlest movements, to how we do them, what parts of us participate, and what parts don’t, we in the process learn bit by bit to move and be as whole persons.
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Chronic muscular pain usually exists because part of us has taken on more of a burden of the work than other parts. When we can enlist these forgotten parts back into our every movement, whether it’s just the simple act of pursing our lips or of much larger movements, the work will be spread out more and the stress and strain (and pain) that’s been put on one area will lessen.
Chronic muscular pain usually exists because part of us has taken on more of a burden of the work than other parts. When we can enlist these forgotten parts back into our every movement, whether it’s just the simple act of pursing our lips or of much larger movements, the work will be spread out more and the stress and strain (and pain) that’s been put on one area will lessen.
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Awareness through Movement® (ATM) classes are group classes where the teacher gives verbal instructions and the student(s) interpret them in their own way. Unlike exercise classes where you’re expected to do the movement to its full extent and like everyone else, in ATM it’s not about how far or fast but rather it’s about paying attention to how you do it.
Awareness through Movement® (ATM) classes are group classes where the teacher gives verbal instructions and the student(s) interpret them in their own way. Unlike exercise classes where you’re expected to do the movement to its full extent and like everyone else, in ATM it’s not about how far or fast but rather it’s about paying attention to how you do it.
The actual movement is really inconsequential as you can learn just as much or more by not even moving but rather getting a sense of what would be involved to initiate the movement.
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Feldenkrais® has been called the anti-exercise for this reason as it has nothing to do with ‘working out’ or getting ‘stretched out’. It’s an educational approach to the intelligent use of our bodies, to the maturation process.
Feldenkrais® has been called the anti-exercise for this reason as it has nothing to do with ‘working out’ or getting ‘stretched out’. It’s an educational approach to the intelligent use of our bodies, to the maturation process.
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Also, one of the best things I like about the classes is that there is no strict decorum of how you enter the classroom or lesson. We all have our own unique ways of being in this world and each of us needs to honor that by not being pigeon-holed into the same routine as everyone else. It gives each of us another chance to view our own individuality. If one must come late or leave early, no reason must be given to the instructor. The ultimate learner is the student and learning to take care of oneself is the ultimate lesson.
Also, one of the best things I like about the classes is that there is no strict decorum of how you enter the classroom or lesson. We all have our own unique ways of being in this world and each of us needs to honor that by not being pigeon-holed into the same routine as everyone else. It gives each of us another chance to view our own individuality. If one must come late or leave early, no reason must be given to the instructor. The ultimate learner is the student and learning to take care of oneself is the ultimate lesson.
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These are adult learning classes, so humor and play are highly encouraged. These are helpful in the learning process.
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For more on the Feldenkrais Method®:
http://www.feldenkrais.com/
http://www.feldenkrais.com/
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...Coming Tuesday, January 6, 2009!
Awareness Through Movement® lessons (group) at:
West Seattle Wellness in the Alaska junction.
West Seattle Wellness in the Alaska junction.
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Every Tuesday:
Every Tuesday:
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9:00am
9:00am
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11:30am
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11:30am
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1:45pm
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