"When a person continues to use a stereotyped pattern of behavior instead of one suitable to the present reality, the learning process has come to a standstill." -Moshe Feldenkrais, Body and Mature Behavior, p 205.
Confusion and the Creative Process
I found the Feldenkrais Method during a confusing search for how to have a more loving relationship with my body after growing up in a family and society that taught me to hate it. The invitations the Method offered were liberating: feel without judgement, move without comparing myself to others, and sense internally instead of looking to others to validate if what I was doing was correct. Through permission and encouragement to imperfectly cultivate my own inner sense of knowing, I found grace in a clunky un-embodied body. I found presence where I had been absent for so long. This coming home to myself was a creative, dynamic process...
5 days of Movement and Creativity
Edge of Risk
Before and After Movement
Baby Liv 1 and 2
These videos continue to be an inspiration again and again. This is a montage of a little baby named Liv doing what babies do during their first year of life. It is these first beginnings that form the initial pieces that someone would learn while doing a Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement Lesson.
What do you really want?
I have been doing a lot of soul searching, visioning, prioritizing lately and I am learning so much! I am asking myself the question, "What is it that I really want?" which is one of the core questions of The Feldenkrais Method and Authentic Movement practice. My answers are unfolding, but one this is clear: I want connection with myself and others.
INVITATION: Take a moment to pause, connect with yourself and ask yourself the question: What do you really want?
I would love to hear from you. Bringing language to your intentions can be a powerful step in reorganizing your brain/body/life. Please comment below!
I look forward to connecting with you.
Tiffany
These are comments from the original post in the past version of this website.
May 01, 2016 • Posted by cathy
I want to have a healthy happy life .
Apr 18, 2016 • Posted by cyndy
to let myself be, myself. without judgement. and in doing so, hopefully inspire others to be their true selves
Apr 17, 2016 • Posted by Caleb Winebrenner
I want to integrate what I know about wellness and empowerment with my work in the arts. I am discerning if this means training to be a Feldenkrais Practitioner, or something else, but I am enjoying the journey.
I want the life that wills to live in me to express itself.
Apr 08, 2016 • Posted by Suzy
I also want more connection with others and myself but I want those connections to feel safe, respectful and to be honored as true gifts we can give each other. I want to know how to make that safe space for myself and others…
the weight of your head
The body is not a machine
Creative Potential
“The act of owning our whole selves, of being willing to lay claim to any sensation, emotion and direct experience, gives birth to our creative potential.” –Christine Caldwell