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L.E.A.P. Podcast #1
Learn, Explore, Awaken, & Play Podcast
Welcome to the very first L.E.A.P. podcast where I talk with teachers, coaches, artists and authors about Leaning, Exploring, Awakening and Playing, and how we can improve our health and well-being as well as advance the evolution of humanity for ourselves and our children.
In this interview, I talk with Feldenkrais Method Practitioner Richard Goldsand about…
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Moving into Deep Practice
Moving into Deep Practice
Autumn Greetings,
As of late, I’ve been wondering how we, as Feldenkrais Practitioners or anyone else who is interested in learning and growth, gets better at what we choose to do? I stumbled onto a podcast called “Finding Mastery,” which had an interview with Dr. Anders Ericsson. Dr. Andersson has been studying how masters achieve mastery. You may have heard of his work in the books, “The Talent…
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Method or Message?
Should we call it the “Feldenkrais Method” or the “Feldenkrais Message?”
Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais © International Feldenkrais® Federation Archive
Lately, I’ve been going through recordings and transcripts of Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais teaching workshops to the public. I had listened to some before but was often dissuaded from continuing because of poor recording quality, long talks, and thinking that to…
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Natural Movement and the Feldenkrais Method
Natural Movement and the Feldenkrais Method
What is Natural Movement?
In my last post (click here to read), I talked about how seemingly natural movements are not necessarily so natural. I also said that I would write about how to make your movement practice more natural, or effective. However it’s taken me quite some time to get this post ready because defining what is natural movement for humans is not so easy as we are capable of…
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"Natural Movement" versus "Moving Naturally"
“Natural Movement” versus “Moving Naturally”
In response to our modern lifestyle, with all the conveniences that “save us time and energy,” and destroy our collective health, there are a growing number of “natural” or “primal” based fitness methods sprouting up all over the fitness landscape. From my perspective as a Feldenkrais practitioner, this is a welcome and long overdue development. These functional based movement systems or methods…
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Feldenkrais and Parkour, is that possible?
Feldenkrais and Parkour, is that possible?
Some years ago, I felt that Father Time was prematurely catching up to me in the inevitable race. I know, at least intellectually, that I’ll lose this race, but I was falling behind too soon for my taste. Adult life, with its responsibilities and spoils had turned me into sluggish blob. The worst part though was that I didn’t like the way I felt.
Father Time will catch me one day.
By…
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Are movement and diet all that we need to live well?
Are movement and diet all that we need to live well?
It’s pretty clear that the general population isn’t in a very healthy state. Of course there are exceptions and some are very healthy, while others are barely alive. In the past several years, there have been a number of interesting discoveries of correlations between how we move, how we think, and how healthier we are.
We’re learning that it’s not just that lack of movement that dulls us but…
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What makes movement meaningful… to you?
What makes movement meaningful… to you?
Whatever moves you!
Never before have we (those of us who are lucky enough to be so privileged) had so much access to such a rich variety of movement opportunities. We can go dancing, do yoga, crossfit, primal moves, and it seems like every week a new and better movement system is born. Plus, we’re continually reminded of how important movement is, for our health, well-being, longevity and even…
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Restoring Balance, Restoring Dignity
Restoring Balance, Restoring Dignity
Balance beyond middle.
On Saturday, January Lena Petersson Tarr (my wife) and I taught a Feldenkrais workshop entitled, “Balance Beyond the Middle.” One of the participant’s stories was particularly moving and reminded us of how important balance can be, beyond just being able to stand on one leg (a common test of balance).
Balance: We all know what it is (or should be) and most of us feel that…
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Are you "Doing" or "Using" the Feldenkrais Method? (re-post)
Are you “Doing” or “Using” the Feldenkrais Method? (re-post)
I have shortened and reposted this blog post because the original wasn’t showing up properly. It’s related to the previous post, “Are you a Floor-Fish?“ Are you “Doing” or “Using” the Feldenkrais Method?
At some point, I realised that there’s difference between “doing” and “using” the FM. It was suddenly clear that in order to further the FM, we need to “use it” and “not do” it. At fist glance,…
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Are You a "Floor-Fish"
Are You a “Floor-Fish”
I remember once talking to a body therapist about the Feldenkrais Method. She said, (much to my dismay) that it seemed as if the Feldenkrais Practitioners she knew (I was not included because we had just met, but I will sheepishly admit to having been guilty of this behaviour at times in the past) always have to go lie down on the floor to “feel themselves and rest.” To her this was quite odd. I…
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Cognition and Movement, Is there one magic pill?
Cognition and Movement, Is there one magic pill?
With new discoveries in how our brains function, it has become clear that we can continue learning and growing our cognitive abilities at any age.
And while it’s inevitable that, as we age, we’ll lose some abilities, there are ways to delay, and in some cases even reverse the decline.
Will this make me smart again?
One such method is using a program on a smart phone, tablet or computer that…
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Meaningful Movement and the Mind
Meaningful Movement and the Mind
Does exercise support cognition, in other words better thinking? And if so, how much and what kind is most effective?
These questions are being asked over an over, and the conclusion seems to be: that exercise has positive effects on how we think.
Dr. John Ratey’s (author of Spark and Go Wild) website “Sparking Life” states:
Exercise is the single most powerful tool you have to optimize your…
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Meaningful Movement & the Mind
Meaningful Movement & the Mind
Does exercise support cognition, in other words better thinking? And if so, how much and what kind is most effective?
These questions are being asked over an over, and the conclusion seems to be: that exercise has positive effects on how we think.
Dr. John Ratey’s (author of Spark and Go Wild) website “Sparking Life” states:
Exercise is the single most powerful tool you have to optimize your…
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Meaningful Movement and the Mind
Meaningful Movement and the Mind
Does exercise support cognition, in other words better thinking? And if so, how much and what kind is most effective?
These questions are being asked over an over, and the conclusion seems to be: that exercise has positive effects on how we think.
Dr. John Ratey’s (author of Spark and Go Wild) website “Sparking Life” states:
Exercise is the single most powerful tool you have to optimize your…
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Habits 101: New and Improved vs. Old and Familiar | Move Like A Child!
Habits 101: New and Improved vs. Old and Familiar | Move Like A Child!
Here’s a nice post from Seth Dellinger on habit.
I particularly like this quote:
And it has to do with this distinction between what feels better and what feels familiar. The failure to make this distinction – the same thing that may make it difficult for someone to quit smoking or end an abusive relationship – can be an obstacle to progress.
Source: Habits 101: New and Improved vs. Old and…
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Falling, to help others fall
Falling, to help others fall
One of the biggest fears that many people develop as they age is the fear of falling. And there’s much to be feared, broken bones, visits to the hospital and loss of independence by ending up in a nursing home.
Unfortunately, the fear of falling can make it more likely that you’ll fall. Fear makes us less able, stiffer and causes stress, which increases fear. It can be a downward spiral.
Fortunat…
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