Growth mindset - encouraging effort over identity - is baked into the Feldenkrais Method. The practice encourages curiosity, experimentation, and self-awareness over results. New research shows that a growth mindset leads to enhanced performance in current and future activities. Based, of course, on a recent Huberman Lab podcast.
Read MoreHippie Chicks - 10 - Mary - Where Have All The Flowers Gone - Coming Full Circle
We go full circle, returning to the familiar full-body survey lesson. On front, back and front again. Or seated.
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Read MoreHippie Chicks - 9 - Rickie Lee - The Second Time Around - The Hug Lesson
Last “Hippie Chick” in this series - a second time around for a classic lesson that starts with bent knees tipping and ends in a rolling self-hug, with an emphasis on the connection between shoulder blades.
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Read MoreNew research shows that the brain processes silence as if it were a sound.
Read MoreHippie Chicks - 8 - Carole - You’ve Got A Friend - Soft Hands
It’s the touch. Yes, in the hands. But the hands connect all the way up to the shoulders and chest. The soft touch is backed by full-body connection and power.
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Read MoreNorth Country Community Radio (NCCR) DJ Penny Keeler, the friendliest voice in radio, and I will co-host her weekly show, Out of the Box, on Tuesday, July 11 at 9:00 AM. Tune in to 99.9 FM in Bethlehem, or stream live at nococommunityradio.org
Read MoreKlutziness is real. But, with conscious training, a realistic self image that includes seeing strengths, people who think themselves uncoordinated can enjoy sports. Based on a July 6, 2023 NYT article.
Read MoreHippie Chicks - 7 - Judy - Amazing Grace - Prayer Hands
Another experience of isolating the shoulder blades - middle, bottom and top - to feel the connection between the shoulder blades and head as the spine twists. Based on the “Prayer Hands” lesson as taught by Moshe Feldenkrais.
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Read MoreHippie Chicks - 6 - Marianne - Align and Stabilize from the Corners
Another experience of isolating the shoulder blades - middle, bottom and top - to feel the connection between the shoulder blades and head as the spine twists. Based on “Minimal Lifting” as taught by Arlyn Zones.
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Read MoreMy Feldenkrais “Origin Story” is published in the latest edition of “This Week At WREN.”
Read MoreHippie Chicks - 5 - Gracie - AIrplane Arms, Keep Your Head
Another experience of isolating the shoulder blades - middle, bottom and top - to feel the connection between the shoulder blades and head as the spine twists.
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Read MoreA new “femunculus’ map of the brain adds “whole body integration” areas to the motor cortex. Again, science catches up with Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais.
Read MoreHippie Chicks - 4 - Joni - Both Sides Now (Shoulder Blades)
A series on freedom - with a lift in the chest.
Another experience of isolating the shoulder blades, - middle, bottom and top - from lying on your side. Both sides, actually. To feel the connection between the shoulder blades as one moves and the other does not. The pelvis gets in the act too.
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Read MoreWalk and Talks -
Excerpts from a NYT article outlining the health benefits of taking a walk with a friend, with some ‘prompts’ for conversational topics.
Read MoreHippie Chicks - 3 - Linda - Different Drum (Shoulder Blades)
A series on freedom - with a lift in the chest.
An unusual experience of isolating the shoulder blades, - middle, bottom and top - to feel subtle variations in the movements of chest and breath. (Actually, this has almost nothing to do with Linda Rondsadt. Her early posture wasn’t great, but the sound…)
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Read MoreHippie Chicks - 1 - Janis - Take Another Little Piece of My Heart
A series on freedom - with a lift in the chest.
Breathe into the way upper part of your chest, front and back, for a big, warm, powerful presence.
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Read MoreThe Washington Post reports an increase in dog walker injuries. See excerpted suggestions on safer dog walking and remember - a centered calm walker is the best doggie parent. Hint - Awareness Through Movement® lessons improve balance, soften the chest and help walkers manage puppy pulls.
Read MoreIn case you missed it, Seth Godin’s May 23, 2023 blog post channels Moshe Feldenkrais’ wisdom. Thoughts on the risk of security.
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