When I was in my 30s I was told that I would need knee replacements in the future due to osteoarthritis and cartilage deterioration in both of my knees. The idea of surgery was scary, especially at that age, and I tried to put it off for as long as [...]
As modern humans, ever-striving for the illusive "work/life balance", it’s easy to get stuck in a rut. We repeat the same routines day in and day out for months, if not years or even decades. Wake up → Go To Work/School/Activities → Come Home → Sleep. Rinse and repeat. The [...]
“Whereas health is conventionally thought of as a static state to be maintained, Moshe defined health as a dynamic condition, the ability to recover from shocks. Whether originating from within or without, from sickness or accident, from violence or social upheaval shocks perturb our balance; health is the capability of [...]
“We act in accordance with our self-image.” That is the opening phrase in Dr. Feldenkrais’ book Awareness Through Movement. A phrase that has been fascinating me since reading it for the first time some 25 years ago. What is my self-image? Do I act according to my self-image or does [...]
This essay is dedicated to the memory of our colleague David Webber, developer of Seeing Clearly. “As every member of a couple, every parent, every child, and every member of every committee everywhere knows, it is possible to hear without listening. And it is also possible to listen—to attend, to [...]
Vision refers to that sense which involves the use of your eyes and helps you avoid bumping into things. The same word can also be used to refer to images you hold in mind to represent how you imagine the unfolding of future events. So what’s the relationship between your [...]
I got my first prescription glasses in 7th grade. My vision was 20/80 in each eye and it proceeded to decline with each new prescription. By the time I got to college, I could only read the top two lines on the eye chart. My prescription was 20/400. I was [...]
Some of the most memorable director’s notes I received as an actor were, “Don’t think - just be.” and “That was good. Now, can you own it?” The one that really stuck was delivered with an exasperated shake of the head after working a scene over and over again: [...]
“Correct posture is a matter of emotional growth and learning.” Moshe Feldenkrais Learning is not purely cognitive as we are taught in most school systems. The earliest learning happens in infancy. Babies are constantly moving and learning. This defines their first years of life. In adulthood we forget our [...]
In this article I’ll share with you some ideas to enhance your self awareness and some steps to help you sit more comfortably and improve your performance in athletic and recreational activities that involve seated positions. My own experience of injury and chronic back pain resulted in my inability to [...]