Each Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement class starts and ends with a simple test move. That helps to feel, sense and acknowledge the changes which have occurred during the class.
When was the last time you talk to yourself? Were you happy and congratulate yourself on your success? Or did you mutter some unpolite words to yourself for forgetting something or failing at a task you needed to do? Actually how we talk to ourselves is affecting the way how the world is treating us … Read more
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
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
“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
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
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