It strikes me as meaningful that all 3 principles relate to Awareness. Awareness of your structure, awareness of your tension, awareness of your inner body connections.
I think I have been learning these methods intuitively and im stunned to hear you say these things because I was applying them without knowing it and it really was the only way I could move through this back alignment work I've been doing for my scoliosis. I'm a massage therapist but I had never looked into the Feldenkrais method but I had heard of it and now I feel like I need to pursue it because I already feel so aware of this and it really is so life changing!
Wonderful that you have intuited this-- Keep in touch. It's wonderful to have your massage background with understanding of the body, kinesiology and bones to sense your internal support.
Oh my goodness. I’d just discovered this intuitively, and then ran to my phone to see if there was anything that existed on it. Crazy to immediately be brought to this video. And to see that what came naturally to me, is a thing already. Very cool!
Amazing I have listened to this explanation before and clearly totally forgotten it , today revisiting it it makes sense. Thank you for your clear explanations.
I was in bed in a depression for about three years. My entire body was so stiff and my posture had me looking like a zombie. My muscles were so tight I couldn’t “fix” my posture. I was not aware that this was a thing. But about a year ago I began spending time sitting on the floor, stretching my hips and legs on a yoga mat. I began to feel my sit bones and started to pay attention to them. I found my lower back, mid back, upper back, and shoulders all naturally assumed a better and more comfortable posture when I did. Bringing my tongue to the roof of my mouth and stretching my neck came next for me. Then, I began walking on the balls of my feet to engage my entire body in a more harmonious manner as I moved to build some strength in my body in the limited time I was out of bed. I still feel like I could be a lot stronger, but my posture is mostly fixed now and I feel infinitely better. It is bizarre to think back to how dark, dreary, miserable, and small the world felt when I had no body awareness. I dissociated and my mental health suffered more for it. Now I actually get fulfillment from doing things like going for walks and working out. Before those things felt just as bad as staying in bed because of how out of shape my body was
I hope so too-- Check out my hand playlist. I recommend working with Head & Neck playlist and shoulder playlist. Head & Neck Playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLrnMEMVXiYLy8Z6azdx0hkhKsAco0C5x5.html Shoulders: th-cam.com/play/PLrnMEMVXiYLzKI0UBwTN-CVEwg_EnAOLZ.html Often carpal tunnel begins with head/neck alignment/movement - so if you can untangle these areas this helps greatly from the impingements resulting from body mechanics If you are motivated to change these habits I recommend my two guided audio series of lessons for Head & Neck, Shoulders which you can stream on my Patreon site or your can purchase through Amazon or iTunes.
Hi Preeti, Glad to hear. Here's a link to my current and past classes: www.sensingvitality.com/workshops/ My Patreon site has both the current live online series and all video recordings (edited) of past classes as well as my CD audio lesson library. www.patreon.com/SensingVitality?fan_landing=true
Yes-- in fact, I have a two-month series of classes working with the pelvis -- one more live online class on the 30th of this month. The full classes are on Patreon. Check out my Hips Playlist on TH-cam as well: th-cam.com/play/PLrnMEMVXiYLwFUj6A2pEcHWcEKYTeuHgb.html
Yes, There is a modality called T-Touch or Tellington Touch for Dogs, Horses and animals. Linda Tellington has courses, books and videos on how to apply the Feldenkrais Method® to animals with her own approach. She is still alive and a wonderful teacher.
There are may be factors that contribute to daily migraines. If you have worked with a professional - doctor, naturopath, chiropractor did they ask When did this start? After a car accident, fall or hormonal change.... does it feel like a misalignment in your neck or mid back or eye strain? There are things that may help begin lessening the pain/symptoms. I find gentle massaging in a circle manner on the outer part of your ear and slowly working inward can be helpful for headaches. Be sure you breathe in a relaxed manner and try to quiet your nervous system by staying calm, in a soothing way you would calm a child or pet. I have a number of meditation practices that are helpful for headaches in my playlists, as well as check out the head & neck playlist as well. The ear pull lesson is very helpful for headaches. I will see about making a video specifically addressing headaches. Take care-- and be gentle with yourself.
@@SensingVitality The daily aura migraines started after I had an ASD (Atrial Septal Defect) patched and had a stroke as a result of that non-invasive surgery due to blockage to the left thalamus of my brain back in June 2015 when I was 17 years old. The reason why we'd bothered patching the ASD was because of a stroke back in October 2014 (still 17 years old) caused by reversing of the blood and blood not being filtered properly, bad blood mixing in with the good blood, so I had 2 strokes back to back. I've had CT and MRI scans proving this year that my brain is almost completely healed, yet the migraines haven't let up any. Can't go to work or school. Society puts emphasis on school and work, yet I can't do either. There's certainly an eye strain that is worrying to me, and muscle knots at the base of my skull (it's what it feels like). I've talked to pretty much every specialist you can think of. I haven't seen a nutritionist, which I thought about. I will check out the meditation practices. Thank you
@@Lincolnator721 Hello L. - If you would like to write me through my website: www.sensingvitality.com in the contact section, that will be more private for future -- I have worked with some stroke clients and your case sounds quite complex. However, this work can be so helpful for stroke and what I find is that whatever you do-- it's probably best to do small amounts with rest interspersed. Small amounts of meditation. Rest. Small amounts of movement. Rest. If the brain gets overstimulated, pain is often set off. It can be tedious at times to be resting so often and going slowly, but better than triggering more pain. This kind of listening to the body builds trust inwardly with your body's ability to heal. For now, that is what I can offer. Will see about doing a video for headaches with you in mind.
There are a few practitioners that specialize with Parkinson's. I have not worked with essential tremors, but I'm sure someone has. I can check with my international group.
So that’s what you look like!! Listened to your podcasts for years! You have one of the least annoying most kind voices I know by the way. Mark - the embodiment Podcast
Try some of the blanket roll playlist lessons th-cam.com/play/PLrnMEMVXiYLwCRFO4ArkJG3RV41UrbHlS.html or the hip playlist lessons. th-cam.com/play/PLrnMEMVXiYLwFUj6A2pEcHWcEKYTeuHgb.html
She seems like such a nice person. I can't stand a woman sitting like that, though, feels like it's not self-respectful (I'd bet it's not the case). I'm sure I'm gonna enjoy putting these techniques into practice.
Yes-- Since this video, I've been aware of this distraction-- and appreciate your honest feedback. It's hard to edit that for viewers now, but hopefully you will see more clarity in my filming in future videos.
Get over yourself and your sexist comment. Be aware that you are being sexist so you can grow from it. "Can't stand a woman sitting like that." Women can sit how they please, just as men can.
Wow. Feels like it’s rather stupid to make such comments when you might just examine your own pre judgement instead. A woman sits comfortably therefore it must be lacking self respect. Bizarre.
The content information is useful, the intro music is OK the titles are fine, but the video and audio quality of the basic video are poor. Rule #1 of production is that for maximum communication every technical aspect should be roughly equal in quality to the basic presentation. A contrast between the element will make to worst seem worse and become a distraction. Rule #2 is to never talk down to an audience. Use proper names for things like pelvis and coccyx and if you believe the audience is unfamiliar with the terms, then explain them. Any adult who can learn to spell and follow Feldenkrais can learn a few new words. Rule #3 is to stick with a subject. Feldenkrais is not magic. No aspect of it is magical. It is a 100% practical and pragmatic approach to learning to use the body through awareness. Make more videos, but get some tech help so they retain their value as tech continues to progress.
You are so right here that this particular video is not the best technical quality. I plan to do another on this topic with better quality-- sorry that was so irritating to you. Appreciate your feedback.
Rule #1 Don't lecture, show Rule #2 Be constructive, not arrogant Rule #3 Be clear, use short sentences Rule #4 Don't use the simple three rule approach
It strikes me as meaningful that all 3 principles relate to Awareness. Awareness of your structure, awareness of your tension, awareness of your inner body connections.
Thanks for that observation!
I think I have been learning these methods intuitively and im stunned to hear you say these things because I was applying them without knowing it and it really was the only way I could move through this back alignment work I've been doing for my scoliosis. I'm a massage therapist but I had never looked into the Feldenkrais method but I had heard of it and now I feel like I need to pursue it because I already feel so aware of this and it really is so life changing!
Wonderful that you have intuited this-- Keep in touch. It's wonderful to have your massage background with understanding of the body, kinesiology and bones to sense your internal support.
@@SensingVitality Will do, and thank you for the inspiration!
Oh my goodness. I’d just discovered this intuitively, and then ran to my phone to see if there was anything that existed on it. Crazy to immediately be brought to this video. And to see that what came naturally to me, is a thing already. Very cool!
Amazing I have listened to this explanation before and clearly totally forgotten it , today revisiting it it makes sense. Thank you for your clear explanations.
Glad to hear.
I love that the Universe put this in my path. Such cool stuff
Great! Enjoy -- lots of lessons here and many more on my Patreon site. Thanks for writing
I am so glad that i found your channel ! You are my most favorite channel in TH-cam now ! Much love !! Gracias !!!!
and I'm so glad you are here Jay!
Great explanation ! My back round is in Hanna Somatics, but I LOVE Feldenkrais also and the attention to the bones. Thank you!
Thanks for your comment Darlene
Can you recommend a yt channel that covers Hanna Somatics please?
check out learn somatics or there are a few i watch too somatics for you , somatics for every one.
Very simply and well introduced,thank you very much.
Glad to hear and you are welcome
Thank you for explaining it to us all! You are great!!
You are welcome - glad to hear
Bravo, Annie. The best description of the Feldenkrais method I've ever heard.
Thank you Gemma
Excellent summary of useful principles. Thanks!
You are welcome Marsh
I was in bed in a depression for about three years. My entire body was so stiff and my posture had me looking like a zombie. My muscles were so tight I couldn’t “fix” my posture.
I was not aware that this was a thing. But about a year ago I began spending time sitting on the floor, stretching my hips and legs on a yoga mat. I began to feel my sit bones and started to pay attention to them. I found my lower back, mid back, upper back, and shoulders all naturally assumed a better and more comfortable posture when I did. Bringing my tongue to the roof of my mouth and stretching my neck came next for me. Then, I began walking on the balls of my feet to engage my entire body in a more harmonious manner as I moved to build some strength in my body in the limited time I was out of bed.
I still feel like I could be a lot stronger, but my posture is mostly fixed now and I feel infinitely better. It is bizarre to think back to how dark, dreary, miserable, and small the world felt when I had no body awareness. I dissociated and my mental health suffered more for it. Now I actually get fulfillment from doing things like going for walks and working out. Before those things felt just as bad as staying in bed because of how out of shape my body was
Glad to hear you have come back! Congrats and take care
This is wonderful, succint, empowering, thank you.
You are welcome Julie
Nice way of sharing ways to help us getting to our Awarness to moving more at ease.
Thank you Cindy
Moshe is my saviour..great vid..really great vid. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed this Lorraine
Annie really brought these ideas to life x
Thank you for this introduction
you are welcome!
Thank you for explaining this so throughly & so easily!
You are welcome. Glad to hear this was clear for you.
Interesting stuff and a nice guitar in the intro 😁👍
So thankful to have found you🤍💫
Thank you! Awesome
Thank you.
Wonderful description! Thank you Annie
you are welcome !
I have carpal tunnel from pro cleaning. Hoping this will keep me from having to have surgery.
I hope so too-- Check out my hand playlist. I recommend working with Head & Neck playlist and shoulder playlist. Head & Neck Playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLrnMEMVXiYLy8Z6azdx0hkhKsAco0C5x5.html
Shoulders: th-cam.com/play/PLrnMEMVXiYLzKI0UBwTN-CVEwg_EnAOLZ.html
Often carpal tunnel begins with head/neck alignment/movement - so if you can untangle these areas this helps greatly from the impingements resulting from body mechanics
If you are motivated to change these habits I recommend my two guided audio series of lessons for Head & Neck, Shoulders which you can stream on my Patreon site or your can purchase through Amazon or iTunes.
Really enjoyed this. Thanks!
Awesome
Sounds fantastic !❤
Outstanding
Thank you Annie, very useful.
Thanks for the feedback
thank you
This is such a helpful video i just started looking into this where can I learn more about your classes?
Hi Preeti, Glad to hear. Here's a link to my current and past classes: www.sensingvitality.com/workshops/ My Patreon site has both the current live online series and all video recordings (edited) of past classes as well as my CD audio lesson library. www.patreon.com/SensingVitality?fan_landing=true
Thank you very much for explaining this.
you are welcome!
Love your way of explaining this method 🙏
Would you recommend Feldenkrais for SIJ dysfunction?
Yes-- in fact, I have a two-month series of classes working with the pelvis -- one more live online class on the 30th of this month. The full classes are on Patreon. Check out my Hips Playlist on TH-cam as well: th-cam.com/play/PLrnMEMVXiYLwFUj6A2pEcHWcEKYTeuHgb.html
and here's the link to Patreon:
www.patreon.com/SensingVitality?fan_landing=true
thanks for this information!!
Thanks Freddy
Really clear. Thank you!
You're welcome!
So.well explained Annie - thank you
You are welcome, Mohita.
Nice use of Bruce Cockburn's guitar at the beginning and end.
Thanks John. and thanks to Bruce!
How can I apply Feldenkrais Method to dogs ? I would imagine it works a similar way as with babies
Yes, There is a modality called T-Touch or Tellington Touch for Dogs, Horses and animals. Linda Tellington has courses, books and videos on how to apply the Feldenkrais Method® to animals with her own approach. She is still alive and a wonderful teacher.
@@SensingVitality thank you!
How can I get rid of daily aura migraines using Feldenkrais method?
Almost at the end of my rope
There are may be factors that contribute to daily migraines. If you have worked with a professional - doctor, naturopath, chiropractor did they ask When did this start? After a car accident, fall or hormonal change.... does it feel like a misalignment in your neck or mid back or eye strain? There are things that may help begin lessening the pain/symptoms. I find gentle massaging in a circle manner on the outer part of your ear and slowly working inward can be helpful for headaches. Be sure you breathe in a relaxed manner and try to quiet your nervous system by staying calm, in a soothing way you would calm a child or pet. I have a number of meditation practices that are helpful for headaches in my playlists, as well as check out the head & neck playlist as well. The ear pull lesson is very helpful for headaches. I will see about making a video specifically addressing headaches. Take care-- and be gentle with yourself.
@@SensingVitality The daily aura migraines started after I had an ASD (Atrial Septal Defect) patched and had a stroke as a result of that non-invasive surgery due to blockage to the left thalamus of my brain back in June 2015 when I was 17 years old. The reason why we'd bothered patching the ASD was because of a stroke back in October 2014 (still 17 years old) caused by reversing of the blood and blood not being filtered properly, bad blood mixing in with the good blood, so I had 2 strokes back to back. I've had CT and MRI scans proving this year that my brain is almost completely healed, yet the migraines haven't let up any. Can't go to work or school. Society puts emphasis on school and work, yet I can't do either. There's certainly an eye strain that is worrying to me, and muscle knots at the base of my skull (it's what it feels like). I've talked to pretty much every specialist you can think of. I haven't seen a nutritionist, which I thought about. I will check out the meditation practices. Thank you
@@Lincolnator721 Hello L. - If you would like to write me through my website: www.sensingvitality.com in the contact section, that will be more private for future -- I have worked with some stroke clients and your case sounds quite complex. However, this work can be so helpful for stroke and what I find is that whatever you do-- it's probably best to do small amounts with rest interspersed. Small amounts of meditation. Rest. Small amounts of movement. Rest. If the brain gets overstimulated, pain is often set off. It can be tedious at times to be resting so often and going slowly, but better than triggering more pain. This kind of listening to the body builds trust inwardly with your body's ability to heal. For now, that is what I can offer. Will see about doing a video for headaches with you in mind.
Hello, I would love to have a private online lesson with you. Is it possible?
Very interesting
Thank you
You're welcome
Has anyone used the feldenkrias method to control essential tremors?
There are a few practitioners that specialize with Parkinson's. I have not worked with essential tremors, but I'm sure someone has. I can check with my international group.
Thanks
So that’s what you look like!! Listened to your podcasts for years! You have one of the least annoying most kind voices I know by the way. Mark - the embodiment Podcast
Glad to hear! :)
i cant seem to release my hips for some reason
Try some of the blanket roll playlist lessons th-cam.com/play/PLrnMEMVXiYLwCRFO4ArkJG3RV41UrbHlS.html
or the hip playlist lessons. th-cam.com/play/PLrnMEMVXiYLwFUj6A2pEcHWcEKYTeuHgb.html
Top!
Feel your bones
Focus on moving with ease
Using your attention
That's it! :)
Thank you :•)
you are welcome
This is holy
Awareness is holy for sure...
Hola espero te llegue el mensaje
Leelo
This sounds like a bunch of bs.
Did you try it or just listen? This is experiential work to access your nervous system through your skeleton.
She seems like such a nice person. I can't stand a woman sitting like that, though, feels like it's not self-respectful (I'd bet it's not the case). I'm sure I'm gonna enjoy putting these techniques into practice.
Yes-- Since this video, I've been aware of this distraction-- and appreciate your honest feedback. It's hard to edit that for viewers now, but hopefully you will see more clarity in my filming in future videos.
Get over yourself and your sexist comment. Be aware that you are being sexist so you can grow from it. "Can't stand a woman sitting like that." Women can sit how they please, just as men can.
Wow. Feels like it’s rather stupid to make such comments when you might just examine your own pre judgement instead. A woman sits comfortably therefore it must be lacking self respect. Bizarre.
Maybe try not to be a pervert who cannot control himself
The content information is useful, the intro music is OK the titles are fine, but the video and audio quality of the basic video are poor. Rule #1 of production is that for maximum communication every technical aspect should be roughly equal in quality to the basic presentation. A contrast between the element will make to worst seem worse and become a distraction. Rule #2 is to never talk down to an audience. Use proper names for things like pelvis and coccyx and if you believe the audience is unfamiliar with the terms, then explain them. Any adult who can learn to spell and follow Feldenkrais can learn a few new words. Rule #3 is to stick with a subject. Feldenkrais is not magic. No aspect of it is magical. It is a 100% practical and pragmatic approach to learning to use the body through awareness.
Make more videos, but get some tech help so they retain their value as tech continues to progress.
You are so right here that this particular video is not the best technical quality. I plan to do another on this topic with better quality-- sorry that was so irritating to you. Appreciate your feedback.
Gawd!
Strewth!
Rule #1 Don't lecture, show
Rule #2 Be constructive, not arrogant
Rule #3 Be clear, use short sentences
Rule #4 Don't use the simple three rule approach
I think it's pretty evident here that the.word "magic " is used here as a linguistic expression and not to be taken in its literal sense :)
Thank you