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Awakening to Embodied Living on The Living ProcessIn this episode Russell and I share a heartfelt discussion about the importance of the ‘physical body' and of going ‘beyond' it.  Russell talks of the development of his teacher Moshe Feldenkrais, his method and how ‘freedom' was his main goal. Russell emphasised the important of ‘not-knowing' and how this helps to navigate the edge between Guided Inquiry, Feldenkrais, Zen meditation and their integration into the practice of The Embodied Life. This is a learning programme offered by Russell and his wife Linda, influenced by over 50 years of immersion in these practices and his direct relationship with Feldenkrais, Gendlin and principle teachers in the Zen tradition. Episode 30, The Living Process with guest Russell DelmanThe Living Process - all episodes and podcast links:https://www.londonfocusing.com/the-living-process/YouTube video channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLC0TgN6iVu3n9d9q2l43z1xBMYY3p9FQLThe Living Process on the FOT Youtube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLx3FqA70kQWuHCHmEiZnkn1VcrRIPbcvkRussell DelmanRussell Delman is a well-known and valued teacher within the disciplines of Zen Buddhist meditation and Feldenkrais. He is also known in the Focusing world as a unique embodiment practitioner who integrates all three of these practices in his international training of The Embodied Life. He and Gene Gendlin also shared a warm friendship and Focusing partnership for many years.  Russell's exploration of the crucial importance of awareness in body/mind perspectives and psychology began in 1970 .His subsequent journey included gestalt, yoga, the first Feldenkrais trainings, work at The Esalen Institute, Focusing, and many mind-body experiences and teachings. Russell and his wife Linda introduced Feldenkrais method to India where they worked with Mother Teresa and brain-injured children at her Mission in Kolkata. Russell says his life learnings are greatly enhanced by his long and loving relationship with Linda his wife and their journey as parents to their daughter, Liliana. For more information on Russell's extensive training programmes see The Embodied Life: https://theembodiedlife.org

Ruthy Alon was one of 6 Feldenkrais Method trainers, who actually worked with and were trained by Moshe Feldenkrais. This made them first generation trainers, who actually attended in the room lessons with Moshe himself. Feldenkrais died on 1 July 1984. and I started my discoveries into his work in 1992, working with one of his First Gen group.  I'm proud of my heritage and having the privilege to be a second generation Feldenkrais Trainer.    Ruthy Alon defined organic learning in the following way   Organic learning is when the organism itself uses its facilities to make an adjustment to invest a functional solution exploring negotiating evaluating to update a conclusion so that the person can replace a habitual and counterproductive response with a more accurate one an improvement in the bodily performance is validated not when it is intentionally calculated and imposed by limitation but only if it derives spontaneity from within the non-conscious organism a rare phenomenon for the mature person but if the adult can regain this child-like capacity to invent success this is a source for a biological optimism as well as an actual improvement in movement and an enhancement of the well-being Carl Ginsberg 1995 Quote from Introduction to Second Edition Mindful Spontaneity by Ruthy Alon

Tom Myers, renowned author of Anatomy Trains, shares his expertise on fascia health, emotional trauma, and modern-day movement patterns. He explores the impact of posture, the evolution of breathing, and the hydration of connective tissue. This episode dives deep into how our bodies store trauma and the role of fascia in maintaining overall health. ========== OUR GUEST ========== Thomas Myers studied with Drs. Ida Rolf, Moshe Feldenkrais, and Buckminster Fuller, and with a variety of movement and manual therapy pioneers. His work is influenced by cranial, visceral, and intrinsic movement studies he made with European schools of osteopathy. An inveterate traveler, Tom has practiced integrative manual therapy for over 40 years in a variety of clinical and cultural settings. Tom is the author of Anatomy Trains (2020, 4th ed), co-author of Fascial Release for Structural Balance (North Atlantic, 2010, 2017), and more. He has also produced over 20 online learning courses with Anatomy Trains and collaborates with body-minded professional groups. Tom and his team deliver professional development courses and certification in Structural Integration worldwide. =========== TOM MYERS ===========

In this episode, Ali Mezey share the concept of 'Soma' as illuminated by Master Bodyworker and Author, Thomas Hanna, in his book The Body of Life. Thomas Hanna coined the term 'somatic' now used extensively by practitioners of many body-based disciplines - he is one of the grandfathers of body therapy practiced all over the world in infinite variation. in this episode, Ali reads  out of the introductory chapter which discussing the distinction between the physical body and the living, dynamic 'Soma' and dives into the broader context of human embodiment. Hanna's body of work, and this episode, offer a profound perspective on the interconnectedness, adaptability, and intrinsic intelligence of living systems. To be an angel to the podcast, click hereTo read more about the podcast, click hereMORE ALI MEZEY:Website:  www.alimezey.comPersonal Geometry® and the Magic of Mat Work Course information:www.alimezey.com/personal-geometry-foundationsTransgenerational Healing Films: www.constellationarts.comMORE THOMAS HANNA:Website: www.somatics.org/about/introductionMore about: Who is Thomas Hanna in the world of Somatics?To purchase Hanna's book: The Body of Life: Creating New Pathways for Sensory Awareness and Fluid MovementThomas Hanna ObituaryThe bodywork community lost a vital member in Thomas Hanna, who died in a late July, 1990 auto accident near Novato, California. He was 61.Born November 21, 1928, in Waco, Texas, Hanna was the founder of the Novato Institute for Somatic Research and Training in Novato, California and the editor of Somatics: Magazine-Journal of the Bodily Arts and Sciences. He also authored seven books, perhaps best know for Bodies in Revolt: A Primer in Somatic Thinking (1970) and Somatics (1989).Hanna is survived by his wife, Eleanor Criswell, and three children, daughters Tad Hanna and Wendell Zitelman , and son Michael Hanna.As an undergraduate at Texas Christian University from which he received a bachelor's in 1949, Hanna initially thought about going into theology. He continued studies at the University of Chicago, later receiving a Bachelor of Divinity and then a doctorate in philosophy.Hanna taught in Europe and several colleges throughout the U.S. At his memorial service held, Aug. 12, several people referred to his popularity as a teacher. One speaker recalled an incident while Hanna was teaching at the University of Florida. He was having car trouble and was going to be late getting to his class. He called his secretary as asked her to notify the class that he would be there but would arrive late. When he did arrive an hour and a half late, the class of 700 yoga students was still waiting for him in the ROTC quadrangle where the class met. Truly he was an engaging teacher. His commitment and involvement with his material, as well as his skill at communicating it, inspired his students.In his early seminal books, he posed philosophical questions about humanity, i.e. what is it to be human, to be embodied, to be free? Those questions run like themes though his work. They were questions he never ceased exploring.In the early 1970's, after reading Bodies in Revolt, a well-known member of the bodywork world suggested he meet and study with Moshe Feldenkrais. As a result, Hanna studied with Feldenkrais in 1973 and 1974, and organized the first four-year Feldenkrais training program in the U.S. in 1975. He also founded the Novato Institute in 1975.Hanna considered himself a writer, philosopher and teacher, not a bodyworker. He called the hands-on work Clinical Somatic Education. It was his strong belief that real change can only occur from within and not be imposed on someone from the outside. It is the difference between working on someone and working with someone. The goal was not to change tissue but to restore awareness and voluntary control over the sensory-motor system.He believed that people were affected by a condition he termed sensory motor amnesia (SMA), and his work was designed to correct this. The concept of SMA is that if you lose your awareness of a part of your body, either through trauma or habituation, you lose your ability o move that part. Restoring awareness restores voluntary control. This can then be reinforced with simple movement patterns similar to Feldenkrais movement.Hanna often referred to F.M. Alexander and Feldenkrais as important teachers for him. According to Hanna, Feldenkrais has made a tremendously important discovery about body function, but hadn't fully explored the implications of that discovery himself. Hanna used the analogy that Feldenkrais had opened the door to a vast new territory, but had not gone inside to explore. Hanna had gone through the door and was exploring this new territory in light of recent development in neurophysiology, and the implications were breathtaking. Feldenkrais had said, and Hanna reiterated, that there is no limit what people can learn.In an editorial last fall/winter, Hanna wrote about human mortality, analogizing it with his flowers:“There was only one difference between the flowers and me: the impatiens affirmed the eternity of life, and I did not. The impatiens were pure in the way they lived, and I was sullied with contradiction…I realized that, all things considered, it was the impatiens who lived life to the fullest, whereas I was living my life, hamstrung. It was not I who was superior, but they…Is total affirmation of life and growth the highest good, or is it some kind of sinful ignorance? Should I live awaiting the end that I have envisaged, or should I live expecting only life and only future?“Who is wiser? I, or the impatiens? I think the impatiens are wiser. They assume only what they know and feel. They do not assume something they do not know and feel…“And so I water my impatiens this summer and into the autumn. And I gaze at their happy innocence. They are my teachers, just as my mother is my teacher. And the water sinks down into the soil, giving life. It is the same soil from which I sprang and my mother sprang. And it is the same soil that will receive us both.“If I trusted it to give us life at the beginning, I might just as well trust it to give us life at the end. In that way, I have joined in a wisdom that tells me that my mother, my flowers, and I myself are now together and somehow will always be.”- Victoria Carmona, a student of Hanna's, contributed to this report.From Massa...

In this episode, we have a fascinating conversation with Nicole Lohse, diving deep into the world of somatics. Nicole shares how she got into somatics and defines what it means along with Feldenkrais. We discuss her current biggest triggers and reflect on her most enjoyable and joyful childhood memories. Nicole offers insights on how to integrate learning and awareness to actually embody changes in our lives, and she explores the concept of pleasure and how to incorporate it, especially when we're in survival mode. She shares practical advice on changing patterns, being present in the moment, and the challenges and rewards of running her own business. We also talk about how to support friends going through trauma, and Nicole reveals her strategies for pausing when caught in a trauma cycle, including her own experiences of being stuck in one for an extended period. She leaves listeners with a powerful message and provides information on how to connect with her and what she is currently offering. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of somatics and learn practical ways to heal and grow. Nicole even guided me through my very own somatic process with a pattern I have been stuck with for so long (being controlling of my partner) - it was so powerful, and I cannot wait for you to experience it alongside me!  Nicole Lohse is an expert in body-based trauma practices, dedicated to helping individuals embody a fuller expression of themselves. She assists clients in pausing to notice how their nervous systems are stuck in survival mode, deepening awareness of their patterns, and bringing curiosity into their healing processes. Influenced by Kathy Kain, Peter Levine, Moshe Feldenkrais, and Chris Dierkes, Nicole is a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner® and Feldenkrais Practitioner®. Her practice integrates somatics, Feldenkrais, and Internal Family Systems to offer a holistic, intuitive, and energetic approach to trauma support. Connect with Nicole: www.nicolelohse.com The Experiential Guide - https://www.nicolelohse.com/experiential-guide ❥❥❥ HeartSpace: An online monthly membership community for open hearted, nervous system attuned living. https://marinayt.com/heartspace/  ❥❥❥ FREE RESOURCE: a step by step process of working with your triggers TRIGGERED TO ROOTED: A ROADMAP TO CREATE TREASURES FROM YOUR TRIGGERS This powerful step by step process will walk you through how to somatically move through a trigger, ground yourself, allow the emotions to come up and experience massive growth in your life Download here: https://marinayt.com/triggered-to-rooted/  ❥❥❥ Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/marina.y.t

In this episode, Dr. David Hanscom continues his discussion with Senior Feldenkrais Trainer David Zemach-Bersin.  He discusses the two aspects of the Feldenkrais method, which include physical work in the office and lessons for home practice. He guides the listener through a movement exercise, emphasizing the importance of reducing effort, observing sensations, and maintaining a pleasurable experience. Throughout the demonstration, he emphasizes the connection between movement and sensory awareness, and the potential for healing through the Feldenkrais method. He also discusses the importance of adopting techniques to calm the body and mind, particularly in managing anxiety and stress, highlighting the role of letting go and in the process helping rewire neurological circuits. David Zemach-Bersin is a Senior Feldenkrais Trainer who has studied and expanded upon the work of Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais for over 50 years. He studied directly with Dr. Feldenkrais in Europe, the USA and Israel for over ten years. With the onset of Covid in 2020, he co-founded FeldenkraisAccess.com, with the intention to bring the incredible benefits of the Feldenkrais Method to everyone wishing to improve, and lead a more comfortable, pain free life. David has taught all over the world and lives in Connecticut with his wife, Kaethe. For more information, visit www.feldenkraisaccess.com.Pain, Chronic Pain, Healing,

In this episode, Dr. David Hanscom continues his discussion with Senior Feldenkrais Trainer David Zemach-Bersin.  He discusses the two aspects of the Feldenkrais method, which include physical work in the office and lessons for home practice. He guides the listener through a movement exercise, emphasizing the importance of reducing effort, observing sensations, and maintaining a pleasurable experience. Throughout the demonstration, he emphasizes the connection between movement and sensory awareness, and the potential for healing through the Feldenkrais method. He also discusses the importance of adopting techniques to calm the body and mind, particularly in managing anxiety and stress, highlighting the role of letting go and in the process helping rewire neurological circuits. David Zemach-Bersin is a Senior Feldenkrais Trainer who has studied and expanded upon the work of Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais for over 50 years. He studied directly with Dr. Feldenkrais in Europe, the USA and Israel for over ten years. With the onset of Covid in 2020, he co-founded FeldenkraisAccess.com, with the intention to bring the incredible benefits of the Feldenkrais Method to everyone wishing to improve, and lead a more comfortable, pain free life. David has taught all over the world and lives in Connecticut with his wife, Kaethe. For more information, visit www.feldenkraisaccess.com.Pain, Chronic Pain, Healing,

Apply for the Terry Knickerbocker Studio's Summer Intensive by June 7th and receive a special discount when you mention the podcast. Apply HERE About Terry Knickerbocker: Terry is a graduate of The Experimental Theatre Wing in the Drama Dept. at New York University. After graduating from NYU, Terry trained as an actor and a teacher with William Esper.  He taught at The William Esper Studio for 25 years, and continues as part of the core faculty at the Experimental Theatre Wing at NYU's Tisch School of the Arts. He has also taught directing at Playwrights Horizons Theatre School and Yale University.  Other essential teacher/mentors include Maggie Flanigan, Rina Yerushalmi, Steve Wangh, Terry Hayden, Nikos Psacharopoulos, Jackie Brookes, Mary Overlie, Ryszard Cieslak, Jerzy Grotowski, Pierre Lefèvre, Moshe Feldenkrais, Dr. Louis Ormont, and Dr. Harry Fogarty. He has coached actors on over 300 films, television and theater projects, both on and off-Broadway and regionally. He also consulted with playwrights and screenwriters on their scripts.  Some of the actors he has worked with and trained include Sam Rockwell, Chris Messina, Boyd Holbrook, Natasha Lyonne, Leslie Bibb, Emmy Rossum, Yul Vasquez, Jordana Spiro, Gillian Alexy, Gretchen Mol and many others. A past recipient of the Drama League of New York's directing award/fellowship for emerging directors, Terry is also a former member of Circle Rep's LAB. His directing credits include many new works as well as contemporary and classical plays such as Measure for Measure, Tartuffe, The Normal Heart, Candida, All My Sons, and David Rabe's In the Boom Boom Room.

In this episode, Dr. David Hanscom talks with Senior Feldenkrais Trainer David Zemach-Bersin. He discusses the neuroscience behind anxiety and pain and how the Feldenkrais method addresses these. He explains the Feldenkrais emphasis on slow movements to engage the parasympathetic nervous system and promote calmness and a sense of safety. He talks about its ability to facilitate learning by leveraging the body's physiology to regulate the nervous system. He discusses how it can reverse the survival response and its role in attracting the brain's attention to positive experiences. He also touches on the practical application of Feldenkrais sessions in creating new circuits in the nervous system. David Zemach-Bersin is a Senior Feldenkrais Trainer who has studied and expanded upon the work of Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais for over 50 years. He studied directly with Dr. Feldenkrais in Europe, the USA and Israel for over ten years. With the onset of Covid in 2020, he co-founded FeldenkraisAccess.com, with the intention to bring the incredible benefits of the Feldenkrais Method to everyone wishing to improve, and lead a more comfortable, pain free life. David has taught all over the world and lives in Connecticut with his wife, Kaethe. For more information, visit www.feldenkraisaccess.com.

In this episode, Dr. David Hanscom talks with Senior Feldenkrais Trainer David Zemach-Bersin. He discusses the neuroscience behind anxiety and pain and how the Feldenkrais method addresses these. He explains the Feldenkrais emphasis on slow movements to engage the parasympathetic nervous system and promote calmness and a sense of safety. He talks about its ability to facilitate learning by leveraging the body's physiology to regulate the nervous system. He discusses how it can reverse the survival response and its role in attracting the brain's attention to positive experiences. He also touches on the practical application of Feldenkrais sessions in creating new circuits in the nervous system. David Zemach-Bersin is a Senior Feldenkrais Trainer who has studied and expanded upon the work of Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais for over 50 years. He studied directly with Dr. Feldenkrais in Europe, the USA and Israel for over ten years. With the onset of Covid in 2020, he co-founded FeldenkraisAccess.com, with the intention to bring the incredible benefits of the Feldenkrais Method to everyone wishing to improve, and lead a more comfortable, pain free life. David has taught all over the world and lives in Connecticut with his wife, Kaethe. For more information, visit www.feldenkraisaccess.com.

What can interoception, body scanning, and proprioception reveal about your overall "body budget"? We try a left eye awareness lesson as an example. Visit https://AchievingExcellence.com and https://DonnaRay.com to learn more about Donna and Al and to explore our class and product offerings. Visit the show website: https://FeldenkraisforLife.com.

When should we use willpower versus effortless flow in practicing movement? We explore how willpower decreases as ability increases and how too much willful effort gets in our way.  Visit https://AchievingExcellence.com and https://DonnaRay.com to learn more about Donna and Al and to explore our class and product offerings. Visit the show website: https://FeldenkraisforLife.com.

Two names that are well known within the bodywork community—Dr. David Simons, author of Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction: The Trigger Point Manual, and Moshe Feldenkrais, engineer, physicist, and found of the Feldenkrais Method—join Doug Nelson on this episode of The ABMP Podcast. Who were these pioneers in the bodywork profession and what can we learn from their origins? Resources:   Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction: The Trigger Point Manual: https://www.amazon.com/Myofascial-Pain-Dysfunction-Trigger-Manual/dp/0683083635   Feldenkrais Method: https://feldenkrais.com/   Host:   Douglas Nelson is Board Certified in Massage Therapy and Therapeutic Bodywork, beginning his career in massage therapy in 1977.  Seeing over 1,200 client visits annually for decades, he is also the owner of BodyWork Associates, a massage therapy clinic in Champaign, IL. with 21 therapists that was established in 1982. He is the founder of NMT MidWest, Inc., providing training in Precision Neuromuscular Therapy™ across the USA. He has personally taught more than 13,000 hours of continuing education and is the author of three books. Doug is a past president of the Massage Therapy Foundation. Sponsors:  Anatomy Trains: www.anatomytrains.com    Elements Massage: www.elementsmassage.com/abmp   Earthlite: www.earthlite.com  

Mindful movement can create greater harmony between the voluntary and autonomic nervous systems. We discuss this important brain-body connection for wellbeing. Visit https://AchievingExcellence.com and https://DonnaRay.com to learn more about Donna and Al and to explore our class and product offerings. Visit the show website: https://FeldenkraisforLife.com.

Answering listener questions on topics like yoga, emotional release in practice, and why we don't stretch in the Feldenkrais Method®. Visit https://AchievingExcellence.com and https://DonnaRay.com to learn more about Donna and Al and to explore our class and product offerings. Visit the show website: https://FeldenkraisforLife.com.  

On today's episode, we are examining the big picture, specifically focusing on awareness and choice, and how both are crucial for leadership. We inherit our physical bodies and patterns from our families and culture at large, as well as from our direct experiences. Until we become aware of our patterns, they simply appear familiar and normal to us. It is only when we develop awareness and begin to question them that we can initiate change. Until we question them, our lives remain a reflection of our past experiences.Becoming fully aware and understanding the impact we have on others, including ourselves, enables us to exercise choice. How do I want to be in this situation? What do I need to change about what I'm doing in this situation. With choice comes responsibility, and this is essential for effective leadership. Awareness practices can help us get closer to what is truly valuable to us—what we believe is good in this world. It's so easy to slip back into old habits, so we need to have an awareness practice. In this episode, I offer a simple awareness practice. They can help you understand how you are doing and give you a choice to shift your physical experience and thus, your mental and emotional experience. There is actually a skill to awareness. We can get better at catching our habits and changing our behavior to meet the situation in front of us and it's so important that we practice awareness and we practice bring it in to our daily lives.

How do convergent and divergent styles of thinking relate to creativity? We explore how Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement lessons can stimulate flexible, creative problem-solving. Visit https://AchievingExcellence.com and https://DonnaRay.com to learn more about Donna and Al and to explore our class and product offerings. Visit the show website: https://FeldenkraisforLife.com.

Today's episode is for you if you think you can do it alone, if you think you don't support, or you think being supported is a weakness.As my mentor Jesse Koren says, big work requires big support.  By big work, we're talking starting a business, fixing your relationship, and healing from old wounds just to name a few examples. We can't do it alone.This is one of those universal truths but our habits and unhealthy beliefs can blind us to this truth. The Feldenkrais Method of Awareness Through Movement is about uncovering these habits and beliefs that operate beneath the surface, but only if we ask the question. In Feldenkrais movement lessons we're always curious about our internal support (the skeleton in relation to the Earth and gravity) but it's important to take the question further. How am I supported socially? Do I even consider that a possibility?This episode is a must listen if you think you're better off going it alone. I have walked that path and it's a tough one.*****Thank you for listening, dear listener!I am wonder if you would keep your eyes out for me?I worked in Filmmaking and Video production for 10 years and had to step back and do less because of debilitating back pain. This was a main reason that sent me on my Feldenkrais and embodiment journey, and now my back is more capable than ever before AND I am directing the biggest film of my life. That's why I am committed to helping filmmakers and videographers with back pain to help them restore their backs so they can work more jobs and move and feel better than ever.I wonder if you know anyone in film or video suffering from a bad back.Does anyone come to mind? Let me know jeffrey@expandyourability.com*****Join the newsletter to be the first to hear about future opportunities to work with me.Download my free lesson: Effortless Freedom in MovingDownload my free guide: 9 Surprising Benefits of the Feldenkrais MethodGet Your Questions Answered!Submit your questions! I will answer them on a future episode of the podcast.I'm directing a documentary film about Feldenkrais. Check out the Teaser Trailer. Follow me on Instagram: @expandyourabilityHad an Aha? Let me know: jeffrey@expandyourability.comStay connected and subscribe to the podcast. 

Embark on a heartwarming journey in this episode with Alan Questel as he unveils the transformative power of intentional acts of kindness. Discover how a simple commitment to daily acts of kindness not only uplifts your spirits but also fosters a deep sense of self-liking, resulting in positive health benefits. Join us for inspiring stories with Alan and gain valuable insights on incorporating intentional acts of kindness into your daily life. It's a compelling conversation that might just spark a positive change in your own well-being. Plus, Alan generously shares a special free gift, available for download, to help you kickstart your journey toward a more fulfilling and compassionate life. Don't miss out on this episode filled with warmth, wisdom, and actionable steps to enhance your overall happiness. Tune in now!Summary:Acts of kindness and intentional acts @ 0:18Alan shared how calling his father daily in his nursing home despite difficulties taught him the value of consistent kindness, differentiating feelings from actions. Intentional acts allow one to notice feeling better afterwards.Alan's background and inspiration for kindness @ 1:27Alan's father's dementia care inspired his phone calls, developing a strong habit of kindness. His work applying Feldenkrais Method to a self-image workshop also led him to focus on helping people like themselves more through small daily actions.The Feldenkrais Method and mind-body connection @ 3:56Alan explained how Moshe Feldenkrais developed his movement-based approach after knee injuries. Feldenkrais aims to improve one's use of their skeleton for more efficient movement, reducing pain and improving function holistically.Liking ourselves more through small daily actions @ 11:22Alan discussed practicing one small daily task well to build accomplishment and confidence. Small pleasures like enjoying one's movements can grow self-liking without outward goals. Persistence pays off.Implementing kindness in daily life @ 13:23Alan shared kindness opportunities like tipping more or listening five minutes daily to someone needing attention. Persistence and practice are key to manifesting kindness consistently, even when challenging.Shifting perspectives to reduce suffering @ 17:28Alan quoted Ram Dass on seeing people as trees to appreciate them as they are, without stories or judgment. Catching and redirecting negative thoughts can get one to a better state more quickly.Free gift: Download a worksheet from the book to get you started in your intentional acts of kindness: https://www.practicingkindness.com/sample-worksheet/ Melissa's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/yourguidedhealthjourneyAbout the Guest:Author of Practice Intentional Acts of Kindness ...and Like Yourself MoreAlan S Questel is an Author, Teacher, Director and known for his clarity, creativity and down to earth style of...

As our physical abilities improve through practice, so does our confidence to meet life's challenges. We discuss how the Feldenkrais Method can cultivate resilience for aging well.  Visit https://AchievingExcellence.com and https://DonnaRay.com to learn more about Donna and Al and to explore our class and product offerings. Visit the show website: https://FeldenkraisforLife.com.

On today's episode, we're exploring why movement is such a big deal according to Moshe Feldenkrais. We dive into his book, "Awareness Through Movement," and explore the ninth and final reason why movement is at the core of personal growth and self-awareness.(You can find the previous 8 reasons in previous episodes.)The Feldenkrais Method is about becoming aware of your habitual patterns in order to open up new possibilities.  Movement, according to Feldenkrais, lies at the heart of this process. He says that the habit patterns of thinking, feeling and sensing all hinge on movement. If you change the movement, the changes will cascade to how you think and feel. This is an essential idea, using movement to free your mind, if you find yourself asking how can I get make lasting change in my life?About the PodcastHi, I'm Jeffrey. As a Feldenkrais and somatic movement practitioner I help you get in touch with your body so you can unravel old sticky patterns and make way for greater creativity, power and joyful play.Want to put the ideas in this podcast to work?You can book a free 30 minute call to find out if we're a good fit for 1:1 coaching. Learn more here.Join the newsletter to be the first to hear about future opportunities to work with me.Download my free lesson: Effortless Freedom in MovingDownload my free guide: 9 Surprising Benefits of the Feldenkrais MethodGet Your Questions Answered!Submit your questions! I will answer them on a future episode of the podcast.I'm directing a documentary film about Feldenkrais. Check out the Teaser Trailer. Follow me on Instagram: @expandyourabilityHad an Aha? Let me know: jeffrey@expandyourability.comStay connected and subscribe to the podcast. 

"We are all emotional beings."I'm going to be a vulnerable here...even though I am feeling better overall than I have ever felt before, I have had a difficult history with my emotions. My frame before was that emotions happen to me. They drove the bus. What I have learned since is two primary things, 1) that emotions are information (not truth) and 2) we can influence our emotions through movement. Thankfully, I have a lot more say over my emotions today thanks to working with Laura Bond and her approach. We can choose how we feel to a greater degree than we think.My guest today is Laura Bond, the creator of the Emotional Body Method. Her work has helped me to understand my emotions through a curious, compassionate and play approach that is a perfect complement to Feldenkrais and other embodiment work.The Emotional Body Method aims to help people understand their emotions, be more comfortable with themselves, and improve their expression and presentation skills. Insecurities and old habits can interfere with how we express ourselves. In fact, we often operate in a mix of emotions. When we don't have clear expressions of emotions, other people don't understand us as well, they get mixed messages or confused, and we can feel powerless.The method focuses on the 6 primary emotional patterns that we all are born with. The patterns are explored on all levels: posture, facial expression, breathing and vocalization. Through mixing within this simple palette of 6 comes the rich rainbow of all human expression. Another thing I really like about the Emotional Body Method is that it doesn't go into difficult stories or psychological concepts. Instead it's physical explorations. In this episode expect to hear:The scientific origins of the Emotional Body.What are the 6 emotional patterns.What is emotional regulation and the importance of calming the nervous system.On unlearning old habits through repetition and variation.Why is does the Emotional Body use a letter and number system? (1a,1b,2a,2b,3a,3b)The 7th pattern, zero, and it's use for finding emotional neutrality.How Feldenkrais Method inspired the Emotional Body.Entanglements with our emotions, where two or more emotions are unconsciously mixed.About Laura BondLaura Bond is an internationally recognized master instructor and teacher trainer in the emotional effector patterns, and the Emotional Body® courses. She is a master teacher of Alba Emoting™, having studied an intensive teacher-training path in Chile with its founder, Susana Bloch. Laura is a full professor at the University of North Carolina Asheville and a certified master teacher of the Estill Voice™ technique. She teaches physical emotion regulation methods in university classes, private lessons, and through national and international workshops. She is the author of two books: TEAM for Actors: A Holistic Approach to Embodied Acting, and The Emotional Body: A Method for Physical Self-Regulation.www.emotionalbodymethod.comAuthor Page on AmazonRoutledge Press Book Chapter Contribution: "The Emotional Body: A Somatic and Trauma-Informed Practice for Cultivating Expressive Capabilities for the Actor and the Individual," in a new book titled, Trauma and Embodied Healing in Dramatherapy, Theatre and Performance published by Routledge Press. Available for pre-order Feb 19th and shipping by March 11th!About the PodcastHi, I'm Jeffrey. As a Feldenkrais and somatic movement practitioner I help you get in touch with your body so you can unravel old sticky patterns and make way for greater creativity, power and joyful play.Want to put the ideas in this podcast to work?You can book a free 30 minute call to find out if we're a good fit for 1:1 coaching. Learn more here.Join the newsletter to be the first to hear about future opportunities to work with me.Download my free lesson: Effortless Freedom in MovingDownload my free guide: 9 Surprising Benefits of the Feldenkrais MethodGet Your Questions Answered!Submit your questions! I will answer them on a future episode of the podcast.I'm directing a documentary film about Feldenkrais. Check out the Teaser Trailer. Follow me on Instagram: @expandyourabilityHad an Aha? Let me know: jeffrey@expandyourability.comStay connected and subscribe to the podcast. 

Feldenkrais Practitioner, musician and storyteller David Kaetz says that many of us get disembodied from our voice from a young age. It's common and normal for kids to make sounds as they explore and play, until they get the message that they should be quiet. Is this a message you've internalized? How playful with your voice are youOne of my main motivators in exploring Feldenkrais and the bodymind connection comes from my own pain and tension surrounding my voice. I could tell it was related to self-use and anxiety and it was clearly manifesting as a physical issue. My voice troubles started in my teen years and followed me into my twenties. While I'm doing better than ever, I am still learning. I am learning how to be more expressive, more relaxed, and more full-bodied when I speak. On today's episode I reflect on my recent learnings around embodying the voice. I've had two profound mentors: One is a man named Nicholas that I met at the Minnesota Men's Conference. He helped me playful with singing. The other was David Kaetz and his Listening with the Whole Body workshop that I attended this past weekend.Learn more about the Minnesota Men's Conference here.Learn more about David Kaetz here.Hi, I'm Jeffrey. As a Feldenkrais and somatic movement practitioner I help you get in touch with your body so you can unravel old sticky patterns and make way for greater creativity, power and joyful play.Want to put the ideas in this podcast to work?You can book a free 20 minute consult call to find out if we're a good fit for 1:1 coaching. Learn more here.Join the newsletterto be the first to hear about future opportunities to work with me.Download my free lesson: Effortless Freedom in MovingDownload my free guide: 9 Surprising Benefits of the Feldenkrais MethodGet Your Questions Answered!Submit your questions! I will answer them on a future episode of the podcast.I'm directing a documentary film about Feldenkrais. Check out the Teaser Trailer. Follow me on Instagram: @expandyourabilityHad an Aha? Let me know: jeffrey@expandyourability.comStay connected and subscribe to the podcast. 

On today's episode, I take a question from a long time listener and student. She asks, Is it possible to have as much respect and concern for my body as I do for my mind? This is a great question. Does it resonate with you? Are you intellectually gifted or cognitively centered? It's hard not to have an emphasis on the mind over the body in our culture. Is your body a second class citizen in your thinking? Here's the thing, your body is the basis for your mind. A truly strong and sensitive body is a strong and sensitive mind too.In order to get more connected to our embodied experience, we need to get in touch to shift our habits and build new practices. In this episode I offer a possible reframe for the body/mind, we talk about what it means and looks like to be more respectful of your body, and we explore a short, easy somatic exploration to embody respect for ourselves.Hi, I'm Jeffrey. As a Feldenkrais and somatic movement practitioner I help you get in touch with your body so you can unravel old sticky patterns and make way for greater creativity, power and joyful play.Join the newsletterto be the first to hear about future opportunities to work with me.Download my free lesson: Effortless Freedom in MovingDownload my free guide: 9 Surprising Benefits of the Feldenkrais MethodGet Your Questions Answered!Submit your questions! I will answer them on a future episode of the podcast.I'm directing a documentary film about Feldenkrais. Check out the Teaser Trailer. Follow me on Instagram: @expandyourabilityHad an Aha? Let me know: jeffrey@expandyourability.comStay connected and subscribe to the podcast. 

When do you rest?Do you save rest for the end of the day? What does quality rest look like?Many of us are conditioned to work for hours on end with little rest. Rests are often seen as unproductive or a waste of time. Time is money as the adage goes. We're on the clock. Even if we don't believe these statements to be true ourselves, it's certainly easy to feel where our culture pressures us to disregard our needs.In the Feldenkrais work as well as the other somatic movement modalities I teach, rest is super important. This isn't rest to give our muscles a break. No. Instead, it's an opportunity for our bodies and nervous system to integrate what we are learning through movement. The rest is a necessary element in the process and will help you improve faster.In this episode, I talk about many benefits of rest in Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement lessons. I bridge that into how we can think about resting in our daily life. I offer some practical tips for practicing rest. 

We are deeply formed by our experiences and those experiences create the lens in which we view the world. How well do we really know ourselves? My guest Caroline Ritter talks with me today about how can gather useful and practical knowledge about ourselves. How we can be like scientists studying ourselves. She emphasizes that we need to be curious and to cultivate a relationship with our selves and our knowledge. What we tend to and maintain can continue to grow. Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement offers a unique opportunity for us to learn about ourselves in ways in a multi-sensory way.Caroline and I talk about positive reinforcement, the self-image, noun versus verb thinking, how to change behavior, the power our social and physical context to influence our behavior, and being in the gradient between labels (or how words limit our experience).It's a rich conversation. Please enjoy. Caroline Ritter studied behavioral economics, philosophy and cognitive science. She is now in her 3rd year of the Feldenkrais education program with educational director Donna Ray in Vienna.Caroline is an animal trainer and animal training also brought her in contact with the Feldenkrais method. You can see what Caroline does here:www.discocavallo.comCaroline lives in Vienna, Austria and started to teach Feldenkrais in person and online. You can find her at:www.feldenkrais.wieninstagram: @florafauna_feldenkraisAbout the ShowHi, I'm Jeffrey. As a Feldenkrais and somatic movement practitioner I help you get in touch with your body so you can unravel old sticky patterns and make way for greater creativity, power and joyful play.Want to put the ideas in this podcast to work?You can book a free 20 minute consult call to find out if we're a good fit for 1:1 coaching. Learn more here.Join the newsletterto be the first to hear about future opportunities to work with me.Download my free lesson: Effortless Freedom in MovingDownload my free guide: 9 Surprising Benefits of the Feldenkrais MethodGet Your Questions Answered!Submit your questions! I will answer them on a future episode of the podcast.I'm directing a documentary film about Feldenkrais. Check out the Teaser Trailer. Follow me on Instagram: @expandyourabilityHad an Aha? Let me know: jeffrey@expandyourability.comStay connected and subscribe to the podcast. 

We breathe every every minute. Breath is essential to life.​How you breathe, whether through your nose or through your mouth, the volume of air that you take in, the shape of your breath in your body, where you breathe in your body the air goes, the temp and rhythm, reflects you.​Your breath reflects how you think, how you feel, what's going on beneath the hood.And how you choose to breathe can feed back into your system, changing your mood and your thoughts.Your breath is you.We'll explore some of Feldenkrais' thoughts on breathing today. We go back to his 1972 book, Awareness Through Movement.​​In this book, he gives some reasons as for why movement as a way to understand yourself, to learn about yourself, and to improve your abilities. This is reason number eight out of nine.(It's okay to start with this episode. You can listen out of order. :) )You can find the previous episodes in this series Why Movement: 5, 9, 13, 18, 24, 30, 36. They all have Why Movement? in the title.Hi, I'm Jeffrey. As a Feldenkrais and somatic movement practitioner I help you get in touch with your body so you can unravel old sticky patterns and make way for greater creativity, power and joyful play.Want to put the ideas in this podcast to work?You can book a free 20 minute consult call to find out if we're a good fit for 1:1 coaching. Learn more here.Join the newsletter to be the first to hear about future opportunities to work with me.Download my free lesson: Effortless Freedom in MovingDownload my free guide: 9 Surprising Benefits of the Feldenkrais MethodGet Your Questions Answered!Submit your questions! I will answer them on a future episode of the podcast.I'm directing a documentary film about Feldenkrais. Check out the Teaser Trailer. Follow me on Instagram: @expandyourabilityHad an Aha? Let me know: jeffrey@expandyourability.comStay connected and subscribe to the podcast. 

Sensuality is our birthright, says my guest Candia Raquel. Sensuality is pleasure derived from our sensation, free from inhibition and full of self-expression. To be with the sensuous is to be connected to the present. Our modern culture numbs us from our bodies. Pleasure is sold as a product (go get something nice at Starbucks). We're encouraged to hustle, work hard, and sacrifice. and defer the pleasures of life till retiring on the beach.Being numb is a big problem, because it disconnects us from what makes us really us. Instead of choosing what's good for us, we comply with society or fall back into autopilot. If we have been numb, pursuing pleasure becomes dramatic. We need over-the-top experiences like big vacations, transformative ceremonies, or go bungee jumping to feel pleasure. Through connecting with our felt-sense, and what's pleasurable helps us become more authentic, to mature, make better decisions and to better assert our boundaries. Expect to hear about:the relationship between pain and pleasure.how our culture numbs us and commodifies pleasure. people pleasing and internal authority.know thyself is more than having a story about ourselves.how compulsion is not sexy.how our vital animal state is alive and ready to act while also at rest.Candia Raquel is a Mexican sensualist, scientist, artist and woman that hosts The Sensual Sessions podcast and Founded Centro De Poder®, who enjoys contemplating trees and drinking tea. Dedicated to helping workaholics overcome numbness and embody sensuality through somatic movement.https://www.instagram.com/candiaraquel/https://www.centrodepoder.com/Hi, I'm Jeffrey. As a Feldenkrais and somatic movement practitioner I help you get in touch with your body so you can unravel old sticky patterns and make way for greater creativity, power and joyful play.Want to put the ideas in this podcast to work?You can book a free 20 minute consult call to find out if we're a good fit for 1:1 coaching. Learn more here.Join the newsletter to be the first to hear about future opportunities to work with me.Download my free lesson: Effortless Freedom in MovingDownload my free guide: 9 Surprising Benefits of the Feldenkrais MethodGet Your Questions Answered!Submit your questions! I will answer them on a future episode of the podcast.I'm directing a documentary film about Feldenkrais. Check out the Teaser Trailer. Follow me on Instagram: @expandyourabilityHad an Aha? Let me know: jeffrey@expandyourability.comStay connected and subscribe to the podcast. 

Welcome to the Expand Your Ability podcast!This show is about how we can empower ourselves through movement, curiosity, play and awareness. I've done a lot of continued study in the past year and so I thought I would (re)introduce myself. If you're new here, welcome! We will get you caught up to speed on what this show is about. If you've been a long time listener, this episode will tie some threads together and introduce some new ones. On this episode, you can expect to hear:- a brief version of my story.- the 3 somatic movements modalities that I am based in (Feldenkrais, Kinesa, Emotional Body).- the topic of attachment theory.- the upcoming Feldenkrais Documentary.- ways to work with me.Hi, I'm Jeffrey. As a Feldenkrais and somatic movement practitioner I help you get in touch with your body so you can unravel old sticky patterns and make way for greater creativity, power and joyful play.Want to put the ideas in this podcast to work?You can book a free 30 minute consult call to find out if we're a good fit for 1:1 coaching. Learn more here.Join the newsletter to be the first to hear about future opportunities to work with me.Download my free lesson: Effortless Freedom in MovingDownload my free guide: 9 Surprising Benefits of the Feldenkrais MethodGet Your Questions Answered!Submit your questions! I will answer them on a future episode of the podcast.I'm directing a documentary film about Feldenkrais. Check out the Teaser Trailer. Follow me on Instagram: @expandyourabilityHad an Aha? Let me know: jeffrey@expandyourability.comStay connected and subscribe to the podcast. 

Welcome to 2024!

This is the last episode of 2023 so let's reflect! We will look back on the events of this past year, including our relationships, our challenges and what we've learned. We will do this in embodied way, with movement to help us ease into the process and open the doors to insight.That means this episode includes audience participation! Thats right, you!  So please take a listen to this episode when you have some quiet undistracted time.Get a journal and pen, find some floor space, and let's get started.

Cheryl Esposito welcomes Anat Baniel, best-selling author of Move Into Life: The Nine Essentials for Lifelong Vitality, & Kids Beyond Limits. Movement is the language of the brain...any part of the body that does not have movement, the brain does not recognize. Anat Baniel, founder of the “Neuromovement© Revolution,” has uncovered the nine essentials the brain requires to transform pain & limitation into vitality, well being & skill. Her work is known and practiced worldwide with countless success stories. The transformation, the “Neuromovement© Revolution” is, well, revolutionary. Anat studied dance & movement growing up, then as an adult became a student of Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais, creator of an ingenious method for effective neuromuscular reeducation. As a psychologist, she worked for an Israeli Army program for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Integrating her knowledge of movement into the work yielded positive results. The deeper into the work she got, the more lives she

Marlene came to class with a big celebration.She reported that after our previous Feldenkrais class, she found a sense of embodied empowerment she hadn't felt since she was a vibrant cheerleader at the age of 19 - six decades ago! She described rediscovering this power as akin to finding the life restoration of Lazerous. At 19, she had surgery for appendicitis that wasn't incorrectly completed. The surgeon incorrectly sowed parts of her abdomen to her diaphragm. Bad news. Even after a corrective surgery in her 30's to fix the problems from the first surgery, she still felts the effects of the compensations her body had made. She finds our Feldenkrais classes help her bring her mind and body back into sync. Marlene's story is a great example that when we have the right process that guides us with curiosity into our own experience, we can become skilled at healing our compensations. When the compensations diminish and we feel more at home in our body, the vitality and power flow back in.____ Hi, I'm Jeffrey. As a Feldenkrais and somatic movement practitioner I help you get in touch with your body so you can unravel old sticky patterns and make way for greater creativity, power and joyful play.Want to put the ideas in this podcast to work?You can book a free 20 minute consult call to find out if we're a good fit for 1:1 coaching. Learn more here.Join the newsletter to be the first to hear about future opportunities to work with me.Download my free lesson: Effortless Freedom in MovingDownload my free guide: 9 Surprising Benefits of the Feldenkrais MethodGet Your Questions Answered!Submit your questions! I will answer them on a future episode of the podcast.I'm directing a documentary film about Feldenkrais. Check out the Teaser Trailer. Follow me on Instagram: @expandyourabilityHad an Aha? Let me know: jeffrey@expandyourability.comStay connected and subscribe to the podcast. 

John Vervaeke and Seth Dellinger delve into the intricacies of embodiment and wisdom. Dellinger, a specialist in the Feldenkrais Method, shares his expertise on how this somatic practice fosters personal growth and awareness. The conversation covers a range of topics, including the challenges of teaching embodiment in virtual environments and the transformative nature of mindfulness practices. Dellinger shares information about his upcoming workshop, where he integrates various embodiment practices to help individuals explore and enhance their personal and relational development. This episode is rich in discussions about the non-propositional nature of embodiment, the integration of perception, action, and orientation in wisdom practices, and the concept of wordless wisdom. Dellinger and Vervaeke's dialogue extends beyond physical practices to include psychological, philosophical, and personal development perspectives, offering listeners a comprehensive understanding of the significance of embodiment in our lives. This conversation is not only informative but also transformative, providing insights into how somatic practices like the Feldenkrais Method can significantly impact personal and relational growth.   Glossary of Terms Feldenkrais Method: A somatic educational system designed by Moshé Feldenkrais, aimed at improving human functioning by increasing self-awareness through movement. D.I.M.E. Practice: An acronym for Dialogical, Imaginal, Mindful, and Embodied practices, a holistic approach to personal development. Ecology of Practices: A concept introduced by John Vervaeke referring to a network of practices that enhance cognitive capacities. Jhana Practice: A meditation technique in Buddhism focusing on developing concentration and mindfulness. Dr. John Vervaeke: Website | YouTube | Patreon | X | Facebook Seth Dellinger: Website | Email Resources and References The Vervaeke Foundation Awaken to Meaning   John Vervaeke YouTube Awakening from the Meaning Crisis   Books, Articles, and Publications What is Orientation?: A Philosophical Investigation - Werner Stegmaier  The Circling Institute   Workshops Coming Home to Your Body (12/16/2023) Grounded Connections Try out the Presence Mantra Quotes "I am a teacher of the healing arts... a wisdom practice disguised as a movement practice." - Seth Dellinger "Our bodies are just a way of accessing our entire lives, our entire being." - Seth Dellinger "What I'm trying to teach you is how to become your own teacher." - Seth Dellinger on the Feldenkrais Method "Understanding through movement can lead to a transformative worldview." - John Vervaeke "Embodiment is not just about the physical; it's about transforming our entire way of being." - John Vervaeke   Chapters with Timestamps   [00:00:00] Introduction and Background of Seth Dellinger  [00:01:00] The Feldenkrais Method and Its Evolution [00:02:34] Exploring the D.I.M.E. Practice at the Verveke Foundation  [00:05:21] Adapting Embodiment Practices to Virtual Spaces  [00:14:07] The Concept of Wordless Wisdom in Movement and Presence  [00:36:03] The Integration of Perception, Action, and Orientation in Wisdom Practices  [00:50:09] The Role of Embodiment in Navigating Life's Challenges  [01:00:58] Techniques and Insights for Personal and Relational Development  [01:09:17] Conclusion and Reflections on the Conversation    Timestamped Highlights   [00:00:00] - Introduction by John Vervaeke and introduction of Seth Dellinger. [00:01:00] - Seth Dellinger discusses his approach to teaching the healing arts and the Feldenkrais Method. [00:01:40] - Seth talks about his connection with the Circling Institute and the D.I.M.E. (Dialogical, Imaginal, Mindful, and Embodied) practice. [00:04:20] - Seth discusses his way of processing John Vervaeke's work through embodiment. [00:06:40] - Conversation about Moshe Feldenkrais' influence on Seth's teachings. [00:09:00] - Seth shares his insights on the importance of becoming your own teacher. [00:11:20] - Introduction of Seth's 'Grounded Connection' program. [00:18:00] - Discussion on integrating practice into everyday life.  [00:22:20] - Exploration of orientation and anxiety in the context of embodiment. [00:31:00]  Seth introduces the concept of ‘worless wisdom' [00:36:03] - Conversation about the fallibility of human perception and its impact on daily life​​. [00:42:20] - Delving deeper into the concept of 'wordless wisdom' and its application in everyday interactions. [00:53:40] - The significance of embodiment practices in transforming life experiences. [00:56:00] - Dellinger discusses his upcoming workshop, "Coming Home to Your Body," which combines Feldenkrais practice with discussions on bodily wisdom and its everyday applications. [01:02:00] - Seth connects improved perception and action with wisdom, emphasizing embodiment and the transformative power of revisiting past experiences. [01:09:20] - Concluding thoughts on the conversation and its impact on Seth Dellinger's work and practices.  

We go back to the book, Awareness Through Movement, to continue this series on Why Movement? Why did Feldenkrais choose movement to focus his method around?Awareness Through Movement was written in 1972 by Moshe Feldenkrais. The first half of the book is a great introduction his thinking on society, the human being, the nature of habits and compulsion and what we can do about it. We first explore the importance of awareness. Why are we so interested in awareness? Feldenkrais did name the group classes and his book Awareness Through Movement. Becoming aware of ourselves is necessary and good for us to grow, evolve and mature.Then we explore how movement is the basis of awareness. We humans are funny. We can act and behave and not have a clear understanding of what we do. We are mystery to ourselves. Understanding what we do is essential if we want to make lasting change. The primary way we get information about ourselves is through movement, through change in our muscles and skin, through change in posture, attitude and expression. With greater refinement, we can catch our behavior as it is elicited by our environment (people, nature, situations). We have more choice available to us if we know how to find it.You can find the previous episodes in this series Why Movement: 5, 9, 13, 18, 24, 30. They all have Why Movement? in the title. Hi, I'm Jeffrey. As a Feldenkrais and somatic movement practitioner I help you get in touch with your body so you can unravel old sticky patterns and make way for greater creativity, power and joyful play.Want to put the ideas in this podcast to work?You can book a free 20 minute consult call to find out if we're a good fit for 1:1 coaching. Learn more here.Join the newsletterto be the first to hear about future opportunities to work with me.Download my free lesson: Effortless Freedom in MovingDownload my free guide: 9 Surprising Benefits of the Feldenkrais MethodGet Your Questions Answered!Submit your questions! I will answer them on a future episode of the podcast.I'm directing a documentary film about Feldenkrais. Check out the Teaser Trailer. Follow me on Instagram: @expandyourabilityHad an Aha? Let me know: jeffrey@expandyourability.comStay connected and subscribe to the podcast. 

If you have lived with insecurity, it can be challenge to imagine what a good relationship could be like. A good relationship can be so foreign, you might even reject it.It's so important to understand what secure bonds look and feel because that can give us the perspective to turn around what's not working and to strengthen what is working.That's the topic of my conversation with relationship expert Adam Lane Smith:What does secure behavior look like?What behavior leads to mutually fulfilling relationships that are sustainable, and enjoyable?Adam Lane Smith is The Attachment Specialist with over 450,000 followers across his social media platforms. He consults internationally with CEOs, investors, entrepreneurs, executives, military veterans, and engineers to solve their attachment issues and improve their relationships. He also has appeared on numerous podcasts discussing generational attachment issues, recovering from trauma, and raising global awareness of attachment. Expect to hear in this episode:The importance of bodywork to do mental health work.We attract what we expect.How insecurity pushes away healthy peopleOur perception doesn't make things realThe straightforward clarity of secure communication: "How would a 5year phrase this?"The Exchanging of Needs to fulfill each needs.Why secure people work toward  mutually fulfilling relationships.Clarify and Collaborate. You need to clarify in order to work with others.Hi, I'm Jeffrey. As a Feldenkrais and somatic movement practitioner I help you get in touch with your body so you can unravel old sticky patterns and make way for greater creativity, power and joyful play.Want to put the ideas in this podcast to work?You can book a free 20 minute consult call to find out if we're a good fit for 1:1 coaching. Learn more here.Join the newsletter to be the first to hear about future opportunities to work with me.Download my free lesson: Effortless Freedom in MovingDownload my free guide: 9 Surprising Benefits of the Feldenkrais MethodGet Your Questions Answered!Submit your questions! I will answer them on a future episode of the podcast.I'm directing a documentary film about Feldenkrais.Check out the Teaser Trailer. Follow me on Instagram: @expandyourabilityHad an Aha? Let me know: jeffrey@expandyourability.comStay connected and subscribe to the podcast. 

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In this episode, we embark on an exploration into the life of Moshe Feldenkrais, the genius behind the revolutionary Feldenkrais method. Our host, Alex Greene, engages in a fascinating conversation with Philippe Beyvin, who not only used the Feldenkrais method to heal his own chronic knee and back injuries but also developed a deep interest in Feldenkrais' life and work.Philippe has uniquely chronicled Moshe Feldenkrais' journey through his Instagram account, the @feldenkrais_athletic_club. This project creatively compiles and presents Feldenkrais' story, from his early years to his education in France under renowned scientists and martial artists. Philippe's account vividly illustrates how Feldenkrais' experiences, including his work on defense projects, shaped his philosophies and the development of his method. Tune in to gain a comprehensive perspective on Moshe Feldenkrais' extraordinary journey and the genesis of his groundbreaking approach that intertwines the physical and the mental. Discover how Philippe's personal healing story intertwines with Feldenkrais' teachings, offering a unique lens to understand this transformative practice. Don't miss this enlightening episode that weaves together biography, personal healing, and the power of mindful movement.Links and Resources Mentioned:Feldenkrais Athletic Club: https://www.instagram.com/feldenkrais_athletic_club/A. Norman Deutsch's work on neuroplasticity: The Brain That Changes Itself https://normandoidge.com/?page_id=1259Key Highlights:00:00 - Intro04:00 - How Feldenkrais influenced Philippe Beyvin  13:29 - Research Approach for Feldenkrais Biography16:23 -  Journey of Moshe from Russia to Palestine24:38 - Education, construction work, self-defense, judo31:57  - Moshe's knee injury 43:35 - Feldenkrais Method Developed56:40 - Philippe's Writing Project

If you've been listening to this show for a while you will notice that at the end of each episode I encourage you to share the ideas you hear here with a friend. I say that doing so helps us deepen our learning. In this episode I will give more of an explanation of why.I draw on Moshe Feldenkrais' teachings from his training program in Amherst Massachusetts. He encouraged his students to not focus on writing down movement directions about to be curious and invested in their own experience. Taking notes would distract them from the richness of their experience. Then, after class, go and share your experience with another person. Doing so helps you make new connections. Conversations are a creative act.Don't be a passive learner. Share your learning so you can learn more.Hi, I'm Jeffrey. As a Feldenkrais and somatic movement practitioner I help you get in touch with your body so you can unravel old sticky patterns and make way for greater creativity, power and joyful play.Want to put the ideas in this podcast to work?You can book a free 30 minute consult call to find out if we're a good fit for 1:1 coaching. Learn more here.Join the newsletter to be the first to hear about future opportunities to work with me.Download my free lesson: Effortless Freedom in MovingDownload my free guide: 9 Surprising Benefits of the Feldenkrais MethodGet Your Questions Answered!Submit your questions! I will answer them on a future episode of the podcast.I'm directing a documentary film about Feldenkrais. Check out the Teaser Trailer. Follow me on Instagram: @expandyourabilityHad an Aha? Let me know: jeffrey@expandyourability.comStay connected and subscribe to the podcast. 

You can hear the gym teacher yelling:Feel the stretch! Feel the burn! Work it! work it! Strain, working hard, efforting, stretching... that's all necessary to make gains, right? Right?Ok, really, how much strain is necessary for improvement?Don't get me wrong, I'm not going to tell you to not use your muscles and your power and develop strength (you're free to do as you choose, of course!) What I would like to do is guide you to freer movement without using these old ways of exercising.We will make gains not by working harder, but by working smarter.It's possible for you in your body, right here, right now. This episode features a simple Feldenkrais® Awareness Through Movement lessons that you can experience a new world of less effort and more freedom.You can access the longer lesson here.Hi, I'm Jeffrey. As a Feldenkrais and somatic movement practitioner I help you get in touch with your body so you can unravel old sticky patterns and make way for greater creativity, power and joyful play.Want to put the ideas in this podcast to work?You can book a free 20 minute consult call to find out if we're a good fit for 1:1 coaching. Learn more here.Join the newsletter to be the first to hear about future opportunities.Download my free lesson: Freedom in Turning Without EffortDownload my free guide: 9 Surprising Benefits of the Feldenkrais MethodGet Your Questions Answered!Submit your questions! I will answer them on a future episode of the podcast.I'm directing a documentary film about Feldenkrais. Check out the Teaser Trailer. Follow me on Instagram: @expandyourabilityHad an Aha? Let me know: jeffrey@expandyourability.comStay connected and subscribe to the podcast. 

Your Insecurity is predictable. Insecure thinking isn't unique to you and so I think you should question it.On this episode, we explore how insecurity plays out in our thinking. Have you had these thoughts?They are so amazing. Why would they want to be with me anyway?I'll be better off on my own.Ugh, they are so needy! It's pathetic.I've ruined everything.If you said yes to any of the above,  listen to this episode it's got some important ideas here for you.On this episode I introduce ideas from Attachment Theory. Attachment theory refers to how people give and receive love and support, how they act when they are emotionally close, or not, with others. I describe the 3 primary styles or strategies in attachment and give examples of how insecure people think based on the book Attached. by Amir Levine.When I read the common thoughts offered by the book, I knew I could question every single one of them. I didn't need to believe them anymore.These insecure thoughts are not true to who you really are. I believe it's your responsibility to become aware of insecure thinking and behavior, and to question them.The Feldenkrais Method®'s Awareness through Movement lessons help you become a highly tuned insecurity detector by reducing tension and cultivating efficient movement. Attachment Theory ResourcesAttached. by Amir LevineWired for Love by Stan TatkinAdam Lane Smith's extensive YouTube library+++++Hi, I'm Jeffrey. As a Feldenkrais and somatic movement practitioner I help you get in touch with your body so you can unravel old sticky patterns and make way for greater creativity, power and joyful play.Want to put the ideas in this podcast to work?You can book a free 20 minute consult call to find out if we're a good fit for 1:1 coaching. Learn more here.Join the newsletter to be the first to hear about future opportunities.Download my free guide: 9 Surprising Benefits of the Feldenkrais MethodGet Your Questions Answered!Submit your questions! I will answer them on a future episode of the podcast.I'm directing a documentary film about Feldenkrais. Check out the Teaser Trailer. Follow me on Instagram: @expandyourabilityHad an Aha? Let me know: jeffrey@expandyourability.comStay connected and subscribe to the podcast. 

We are going back to the Awareness Through Movement book for another look at Why Movement? Why movement as a way toward personal development and transformation?  Moshe Feldenkrais offers 9 reasons why movement. We explore reason number 6: Through movement, you can understand what's going on in the nervous system.Awareness Through Movement is brain work. It's nervous system work. We're not interested in building muscles, we're interested in creating new connections in the brain that lead to better quality movement, and more choice in what we do.Working with the brain changes the body. You could say we're working with the mind to move the body to change the brain to change the body...

In the previous episode I talked about how our time in school has a lasting impact on our experience. For many It shapes us to do well, that we must get good grades and to avoid punishment due to mistakes and errors. Many learn that they must put in excess effort and to make it perfect, and to focus what we make on other people's standards,On this episode I'll share some advice I received about recalibrating what is my Good Enough and aim for B+ work. Special thanks to my coaches Autumn Kessler and Sandy Connery for the idea and encouragement. You can find their work at andshe.co.Expect to hear my strategy for beating perfection by mapping out exactly is a B+ for what you're doing. It's so important to finish and move on to the next project so your skills improve.I tie this in to how Awareness Through Movement can help us develop our own kind standard for ourself.Hi, I'm Jeffrey. As a Somatic Movement practitioner I help you get in touch with your body so you can unravel old sticky patterns and make way for greater creativity, power and joyful play.Want to put the ideas in this podcast to work?Join the newsletter to learn about my online offerings including 1:1 sessions and courses.Download my free guide: 9 Surprising Benefits of the Feldenkrais MethodGet Your Questions Answered!Submit your questions! I will answer them on a future episode of the podcast.I am a Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner and Filmmaker. I'm directing a documentary film about Feldenkrais. Check out the Teaser Trailer. New Course Coming! (Would you do me a favor?)Do you feel stuck lately? Is there something that you want to do, but you just can't do it yet?I am doing research conversations with people like you in order to build an online course using the Feldenkrais Method. Would you be open to a 15-20min interview? I'd love to hear your story! Send me an email:  jeffrey@expandyourability.comFollow me on Instagram: @expandyourabilityHad an Aha? Let me know: jeffrey@expandyourability.comStay connected and subscribe to the podcast.

A common challenge for students in Awareness Through Movement classes is that they try much harder than they need to. For a good reason too, they want to do a good job in class. They want to do it right.I don't blame them. It's not their fault. I think we can point to our school system for why many of us have had the habits of working hard with excess effort, the need to get good grades and avoid mistakes. Our education and our response to our educators shapes our experience.How has education shaped you?On this episode you will hear...- How humans are distinct from other creatures,- My experience in education- How Awareness Through Movement challenges our old habits in profound ways. What works in school won't work here.- How Feldenkrais helps you steward your own self-education.- an encouragement to try flunking...

In this episode we discuss  a topic I love: how the Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement lessons can influence your dream life. It's one of my favorite aspects of the Feldenkrais Method but barely anyone talks about it. It's really cool.  I don't remember my dreams often but some nights they come through more vividly and I can recall them when I wake up. I can tell that what I am learning and exploring through my movement practice helps me open up new possibilities in the stories of my dreams. Dreams can offer us a lot of information and clarity so let's pay attention them.In this episode you will hear me talk aboutmy experience of dreams.what I think dreams are and how the Feldenkrais Method has an effect on them.my recommendations for what to do in the morning after a night of vivid dreams.Do you have dreams like this because of Feldenkrais? What's your relationship to dreams? I'd love to hear from you. Reach out to my at Jeffrey@ExpandYourAbility.com+++++Hi, I'm Jeffrey. I am a Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner and Filmmaker. I am the director of the upcoming documentary on the Feldenkrais Method.Stay connected and subscribe to the podcast.

In this episode I answer your questions. The three questions are:Are there Feldenkrais lessons that isolate the mind and body from each other?After cowering as a child, how can I stand up straight and be a warrior?During Feldenkrais lessons, I feel like I could cry. Why does this happen?There is something useful for everyone in this Q+A. Get Your Questions Answered!Submit your questions! I will answer them on a future episode of the podcast.+++++Hi, I'm Jeffrey. I am a Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner and Filmmaker. I am the director of the upcoming documentary on the Feldenkrais Method.Stay connected and subscribe to the podcast.

Do you feel lost, directionless, overwhelmed by choice, or feeling powerless to make lasting change in your life?If so, this episode has something for you.In this episode I will talk about creating a life plan -- a document that represents the vision of your live going forward that can continue to guide your future decisions.I will talk about why I needed it, the process I followed and my experience enacting it.You will hear...about the book that Living Forward by Hyatt and and harkavy that gave me a process to make the life plan. life plan process and how helpful it is to read it out loud.I described my planning problems that had me stuck and how they began to change with doing the life plan reading.I share some journal entries from my 90 days of reading.I recommend having accountability partner to share your progress with.I encourage you to consider making a plan like the one suggested in this episode. If you want to learn more about the book, check out their website: Living Forward (by Hyatt and Harkavy)+++++Hi, I'm Jeffrey. I am a Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner and Filmmaker. I am the director of the upcoming documentary on the Feldenkrais Method.Stay connected and subscribe to the podcast.

A old woman is walking down a busy sidewalk in the city when she is firmly bumped aside as a man runs past her. Wait a second... that man stole her purse! Fortunately a police officer heard the cries and chases the man through alleyway, over fences, and past cooks in the hot frantic kitchen of a restaurant. The he turns the corner and it's a dead end. The thief is trapped. The police man aims his gun, and commands: Don't move. Here is the question. Can the criminal really stop moving?Can anyone stop moving if they are alive?We explore this question and Feldenkrais' 5th of 9 reasons for Why Movement as a means for self-improvement.You will hear the except get broken down sentence by sentence. We talk about how movement reflects our state of mind, how movement is inherent in every moment of living, all muscular activity is movement. I describe how I observe movement when I teach Feldenkrais® lessons. I offer a few descriptions of people's movement and how that evokes something about their state of mind.It's a long excerpt this time so here it is for you to read.All muscular activity is movement.Every action originates in muscular activity. Seeing, talking, and even hearing require muscular action. (In hearing, the muscle regulates the tension of the eardrum in accordance with the loudness of the sound perceived)Not only are mechanical coordination and temporal and spatial accuracy important in every movement, its intensity is also important. Permanent relaxation of muscles causes action to be slow and feeble, and permanent excessive tension causes jerky and angular movements; both makes states of mind apparent and linked with the motive of the actions. Thus, in mental patients, nervous persons, and those with an unstable self-image, it is possible to discern disturbances in the muscular tonus in accordance with the deficiency. At the same time, other attributes of action, such as rhythm, and adjustment in time and space, may be more satisfactory. It is possible to discern trouble in the regulation of intensity in movements and in the facial expression of a person on the street, even for an unskilled observer who does not know exactly what is wrong.+++++Hi, I'm Jeffrey. I am a Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner and Filmmaker. I am the director of the upcoming documentary on the Feldenkrais Method.Stay connected and subscribe to the podcast.

This is a republishing of an archived episode with Irene Lyon."Pray, read, re-read, work, and you shall find."Irene Lyon, MSC., is a nervous system specialist who helps people release their deepest traumas from their nervous systems, allowing them to finally heal from chronic mental, physical, and emotional conditions they've tried everything to fix.Irene has intensively studied and practices the work of Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais, Peter Levine (founder of Somatic Experiencing) and Kathy Kain (founder of Somatic Practice).Irene has a master's degree in research in the fields of biomedical and health science and regularly appears on podcasts and online summits teaching all things nervous system health, healing trauma and neuroplasticity.In This EpisodeIrene's WebsiteIrene's ProgramsIrene's WorkshopsIrene on Facebook: Healthy Nervous System RevolutionThe Brain's Way of Healing: Remarkable Discoveries and Recoveries from the Frontiers of Neuroplasticity, Norman DoidgeWhen the Body Says No: Understanding the Stress-Disease Connection, Gabor MateScared Sick: The Role of Childhood Trauma in Adult Disease, Robin Karr-Morse, and Meredith S. Wiley---What's new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 700+ interviewsThe Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5739761/advertisement

Irene Lyon, MSC. is a nervous system specialist and somatic neuroplasticity experts, teaches people around the world how to work with the nervous system to transform trauma, heal body and mind, and live full, creative lives. To date, her online programs have reached thousands of people in over 60 countries. Irene has a Master's Degree in Biomedical and Health Science and also has a knack for making complex info easy for ALL of us to understand and apply to our lives. She has extensively studied and practices the works of Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais, Peter Levine (founder of Somatic Experiencing) and Kathy Kain (founder of Somatic Practice).Irene's YouTube Channel⬇️DAMN THE JOIN PATREON - ADULT CHILD HEALING C OMMUNITY⬇️https://www.patreon.com/adultchild