Science has asked this question and a lot of research has been done. Studies lead to simple or not so simple tests to reveal how well we are ageing. Do you dare to take a few minutes to find out more about how well you are actually ageing? A little (Feldenkrais) test move #5 One of … Read more
My partner Paul giggled, laughed out loud and continued reading. Of course it was a David Sedaris book (maybe “Calypso“). I shrugged and continued my own kindle book. But last year on our car journeys in Germany Paul treated me to some podcast episodes of “Meet David Sedaris”. In unison we giggled and laughed about … Read more
When was the last time you rested your eyes on the horizon? For many of us we are spending the days in front of a computer screen. A lot of our free time is then spend indoors. A little Feldenkrais test move #4 Take this little test (at your own risk) and see if you could benefit from working on your eye movements. Actually, … Read more
Since 2020 taking online Awareness Through Movement (ATM) Feldenkrais classes has become a real alternative to in person classes. Especially when getting to your nearest Feldenkrais practitioner would take longer than the class itself. But what happens in an online ATM class? In fact an online Feldenkrais class isn’t much different than an in person … Read more
“Ring. … Ring.” You are reaching for your phone. Then you’re taking the call. But how? There are actually many different ways you can hold your phone. It’s most likely that you couldn’t tell immediately. Some more exploration is needed. For example, working in an office often comes with neck and shoulder pain. There is … Read more
Maintenance is so important. In the UK you have to have your car checked every year (MOT). In Germany (TÜV) it’s every two years. The car manufacturers, garages and breakdown coverage companies provide a long list of things you should do regularly. These are regulated by time and by the amount of miles/kilometres your vehicle … Read more
There is a lot of talk about balance these days. Work-Life-Balance. A balanced diet. Having a good balance. And of course there are many things which can throw us out of balance. How well are you able to balance? A little Feldenkrais test move #3 Take this little test (at your own risk) and see if you could benefit from working on your balancing skills. Up for a bigger challenge? If this little test … Read more
When James looked out of his window observing people walking down the streets of London he wasn’t aware that his discovery will become so ground breaking for us now. He was surprised by the odd ways some people staggered along. They walked slowly and shared the same form of shaking movement. What he discovered and described … Read more
To be able to function well in our world we are dependent on a free head movement. Our head is carrying our tele receptors (e.g. eyes, ears, nose) which we use to navigate through space and to locate danger. Unfortunately we are accumulating a lot of tension in the area around the shoulders and neck. … Read more
When entering a living room and you notice many empty lower shelves you think: “Of course there must be toddlers around.” But empty shelves above head height? Overcrowded worktops? Or even worse piles of STUFF on the floor? That tells a different story. Not only does it indicate the inhabitants aren’t able to reach upwards … Read more