A focus on shoulders and arms, mid and upper back this week.

We are doing a wonderful lesson that includes some rolling from side to side, so meaning we are bringing the hips into it.

The lesson, however, principally has a shoulder, clavicle, thoracic orientation. But like all Feldenkrais lessons, it spreads the distribution of the work gently through the entire physical structure.

It is a great follow-on lesson to the general direction we've been going in classes, but is also a perfectly lovely beginner lesson. It is accessible and meaningful for everyone.

Contact me if you have questions or want to talk about your related physical concerns or interests.
If you are coming to your first class, please let me know and come 15 minutes early so we have a little time to meet.

Happy Monday!!

Carole

A very detailed and recent testimonial from a 5-yr Awareness Through Movement student.

IF YOU ARE THINKING ABOUT COMING TO THE FELDENKRAIS WORKSHOP ON SUNDAY, AUG. 11 (11:30-3pm) AT THE RENO BUDDHIST CENTER, THIS MAY HELP YOU DECIDE WHY YOU MIGHT WANT TO. 

Reprinted with permission.  Reasons you may want to learn about the Feldenkrais Method of Somatic Movement Improvement. 

Hi Carole,

As I mentioned yesterday in our telephone call, the changes that have occurred in my body and mind since Monday, when I had my second Functional Integration session with you, are nothing short of astounding. I keep expecting the discomfort that I have experienced for the past 20 years to return, but so far it hasn't!  I am so grateful.

When I think about it, it was 
the distinctions you have developed over the past 10+ years as a Feldenkrais practitioner that provided me with the insight to make a few small, yet powerful changes in the way I stand, walk and hold my upper body.  I am amazed at what making these small changes along with awareness has impacted my life.  

I now find it uncomfortable to walk and stand the way I have for what seems like all of my life.  The true test was today when I attended the Library Sale.  Invariably I wait outside for the doors to open for at least an hour or more, either sitting on the ground or standing.  Once inside it usually only takes 10-15 minutes before my back starts to really bother me.  In fact, it is usually the rate limiting step to how long I stay at the sale.  

Today, being mindful of how I was standing and walking, I was able to stay as long as I wanted, nearly an hour, which was to my benefit as I was able to really go through the shelves of the subjects I enjoy reading.  By the time I returned to my car with a box full of books, I had no pain at all.  It was truly miraculous.

After I left the sale, I went to Macy's to meet with an old high school classmate who works there.  I stood at the counter visiting with her for just under one hour, and again, no discomfort.  I'm still amazed.  I don't think this is an anomaly - I really think my new awareness of how I stand and walk is becoming ingrained - and why not?  The results are so profound why wouldn't I keep this up?  I'm still modifying how I hold my right leg and foot on the gas pedal in the car, as I can now see how my old habit of driving was contributing to the problem I was having.  I also sit in chairs differently as you pointed out.  Everything has changed and I'm optimistic it will continue.

Thank you for such an amazing gift!

Sue

Learning to manage repetitive activities and avoid stress and injury - a Feldenkrais® workshop Aug. 11 in Reno

Here is the flyer and text for this special workshop coming up quickly!  I'm so happy to be presenting with Anne Ristorcelli and hope you can join us.

Anne Ristorcelli, GCFP, is a totally delightful Feldenkrais practitioner and musician (violist) who lives between Vienna, Austria (where she did her training) and Gardnerville, NV (where she was born). Anne has taught Feldenkrais classes in Asia, the EU and North America, since 2017. She has a rich and diverse Feldenkrais experience.

The title and focus of the workshop is: Free Yourself from Repetitive Stress Injury With the Feldenkrais Method.

It will be great for: musicians, artists, massage therapists, estheticians, dental hygienists, crafters, gardeners, people who fish, paddle, play sports, or sit in front of a computer all day! And of course, people of all ages and conditions are welcome.

We will teach you Awareness Through Movement® sequences to enhance your body and brain mapping, meaning to develop and embody deeper self- and body-awareness skills, and importantly, become more instinctively adept at making easy, intelligent and appropriate movement modifications during your daily activities.

This will be particularly useful for people who struggle with repetitive movement in work or hobbies, have a strong right- or left-sided tendency or have experienced injuries, accidents or surgeries that affect one side of your body more than the other. It will also help people who have been generally less active for any reason.

The workshop will be fun, instructive and is sure to give you new insight, confidence, vitality and comfort in your movements, posture and relationship to your body. 

Please use the contact form above to preregister or contact either one of us via email or phone. Happy moving and a wonderful summer are on your horizon! 

All good wishes to you! Carole