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Feldenkrais method

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Feldenkrais method

System for improving physical coordination and movement, devised by Russian-born physicist and judo expert Moshe Feldenkrais. It aims to eliminate muscle strain and tension through a greater awareness of the body's mechanism, especially posture and breathing. It is used by many professional singers and dancers.



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Although some practitioners of Feldenkrais method claim that significant changes can be observed from a single lesson, (28) there is no published literature documenting that such changes are stable over any length of time greater than a few hours.
Lengthening the hamstring muscles without stretching using "Awareness ... by Saltzman, Nicole / Physical Therapy
The idea is not to mindlessly repeat a "routine," but instead to attentively "listen" to the quality of a movement and notice where tension, holding or pain interfere, Because of this, the Feldenkrais Method has been found equally effective with people who have severe injuries and illnesses as well as high performance professionals.
The intelligent body: explore Feldenkrais with Lavinia Plonka by Plonka, Lavinia / New Life Journal
There is no BMC practitioner where we live, so Bonnie recommended exploring the Feldenkrais method of awareness through movement.
Enjoying my daughter with Down syndrome: a hip mom employs holistic ... by Martinez, Lizzie / Mothering
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