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The Feldenkrais Method



The Feldenkrais Method is a somatic practice (or guided exercise therapy) created by Israeli Moshé Feldenkrais (1904–1984). This method works with the brain-body connection to improve an individual’s psychological state and body movement. The goal of the Feldenkrais Method is to repair connections between the body and the brain's motor-cortex, which in turn may help heal psychological or emotional issues.

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Healing Quest: Feldenkrais Achieves What Medicine Could Not

An inspirational story about the body's ability to teach the brain. A baby born 20 years ago without a third of her cerebellum was given a grim prognosis by medical doctors: she could never walk or talk. Now the young woman enjoys a nearly normal life and is a college student.

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The Master Moves

I attended my first Feldenkrais workshop during the summer of 1974...I was at that time suffering form periodic bouts of low back pain and exploring various body therapies to alleviate my trouble. But I was initially reluctant to try Feldenkrais work.

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The Feldenkrais Fix

Athletes and people with injuries are (finally) discovering the Feldenkrais Method: a gentle rehabilitation system that teaches the body to move as it should.

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The Feldenkrais Method® Awareness Through Movement (Atm) the Feldenkrais Guild Uk

This is the first of 4 short films made by Andrew Dawson for the Feldenkrais Guild UK® to promote awareness of the Feldenkrais Method®. This first film focuses on a group awareness through movement (ATM) lesson.

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Body and Mature Behaviour

A victim of debilitating injuries, Moshé Feldenkrais was intimately aware of the link between bodily suffering and mental health. Through healing himself, he made revolutionary discoveries, culminating in the development of the method that now bears his name.

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Mind Your Body: Move Freely

Feldenkrais is a series of simple kinetic lessons and verbal directives that help students pay attention to their movements and, if necessary, modify them for maximum efficiency.

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Feldenkrais for Everyday Life

International Feldenkrais Federation (IFF) Contemporary Images Project

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Body Awareness as Healing Therapy: The Case of Nora

Body Awareness as Healing Therapy: The Case of Nora is Moshé Feldenkrais’ classic study of his work with Nora, a woman who has suffered a severe stroke and lost her neuromuscular coordination, including the ability to read and write.

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What Is the Feldenkrais Method?

One of the most difficult aspects of dining out for Maria Lee wasn't deciding what to order or calculating whether she could spare the expense. It was getting up from her chair.

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Functional Integration—Feldenkrais

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