Metaphors Meet Feldenkrais (And Milton Erickson)
Have you seen this classic quote from Moshe Feldenkrais on the unity of mind and body? "My contention is that the unity of mind and body is an objective reality...
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The Judo Teacher Behind Feldenkrais
In an email that I sent to my list last week, I mentioned that I was going to talk about the importance of thinking of Moshe Feldenkrais as a Judo practitioner ...
Changes In The Brain, Changes In The Body
What Changes in the Brain During Feldenkrais? The post Feldenkrais Changes The Brain brought in some fascinating questions—the kind that don’t come with simple ...
Feldenkrais Changes The Brain
Last Saturday, during a Feldenkrais group session, I asked participants if they felt a difference between one part of the body and the other after doing some ge...
how Moshe did Feldenkrais (a glimpse into his practice)
Have you ever wondered how Moshe Feldenkrais himself practiced his movement sessions? Years ago, one of his direct students Ruthy Alon, told me on a podcast tha...
5 years of Feldenkrais in 3 months
Back in 2003, completely bored and turned off by my PhD studies, and not having the money or time to travel and attend so-called Feldenkrais "advanced workshops...
Feldenkrais & Erickson: Developmental Action Is Key to Change
Feldenkrais and Erickson: Some Shared Processes Milton H. Erickson and Moshe Feldenkrais met only once in the early 1970s when Milton was in his early 70s and M...
Feldenkrais Told No One (Thought He Was Going Crazy)
There is an essential origin story, often misinterpreted, for understanding Moshe and the development of his ideas. Have you heard this one? It involves the kne...
Sleeping During Feldenkrais? Here’s What That Means
Have you ever felt yourself drifting off during a Feldenkrais session? You’re not alone! Many people experience a sensation of drowsiness or even fall asleep en...
Feel the Fly, Not the Barbell: A Key Feldenkrais Insight
I recently received a question from a reader who said: "I want a real definition of Feldenkrais. No bull about the 'Elusive Obvious.' Talking about that creates...