A gentle shoulder mobility class
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 22 ส.ค. 2024
- In recent research, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation has shown how the brain controls muscle movement to prevent unwanted movements in surrounding muscles. For example, when a person moves a finger, a part of the brain called the cortex prevents unwanted movements in other fingers by a process called cortical inhibition. In this lesson we free up pathways of the shoulder by reaching deep into neural pathways and stop the habitual inhibition.
Link to the study "Brain Inhibition of Muscle Movement in Normal Volunteers": clinicaltrials...
pubmed.ncbi.nl... (final study)
Feldenkrais related study collection: www.zotero.org...
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I wish you a good time on the floor,
thank you for your support,
Alfons
OMG Alfons you just keep coming up with miracles! My left shoulder is better aligned and waaaay more comfortable. I look rather uneven now so I'm off to do my right shoulder. Brilliant lesson and I love the graphics in this video. Thanks for your much appreciated hard work. I'm proud to be a patron ♡
😁😁😁 Thank you Juliet
I did this lesson out of curiosity and was happy to find results where my whole upper left quadrant of my body felt vastly different than before. That being said, the journey to get here was remarkable! I really enjoyed the sweetness of the many sensations during the explorations. Will do the other side.Thank you, again, Alfons!
Alfons, I loved the imagining of moving the left hip joint and knee, etc., only in my mind. It worked in that my body prepared itself inside as if to do it in actual movement! This is phenomenal. Now I understand what it means to "practice a play or strategy in the mind over and over as the athletes do" evidently. Thank you so much. I feel that in addition to better body coordination, I am accessing my imagination!! Blessings to you, Jeannette
Fantastic reconnections! Even my hips are free ! Merci Alfons !
This is a wonderful series of movements to soften the shoulders and ribs!
Wonderful as always. My 14 yo daughter does the practice with me and I am so happy that at her age she can enjoy experiencing movement in this way. Your sense of humour contributes to this, for sure. A big hug from Brazil!
Hey Alfons!! My right shoulder is lighter and I feel more comfortable. A new shoulder, so to speak!! Thanks so much for sharing! Have a lovely day!!
Thank you so much for sharing your movements in a relaxed, fun way. You rock!
Great lesson, Alfons, I feel it from shoulder to hip.
This lesson is amazing. And I could say that is the first time in my life that I do circles we my shoulder and is comfortable. Usually it does a lot of noises inside but this time was very smooth!!🙏
Im having some rotator cuff pain, and doing this video on both sides has given me great relief. Thank you for all your great teachngs. I come to you many times to learn how to sink into my bodys intelligence . You are a wonderful example for me.
Despite the sharp pain in the shoulder when the arm moved upwards and out, thank you big time for the new pain free shoulder. Thank you infinitely. Best wishes!
Feldenkrais with alfons has helped me out of pain on numerous occasions. I have neck and lower back problems and after one session I was completely recovered. Amazing.
Splendid feelings of freedom in my chest and shoulders. Super duper 😅😊
Terrific class. Moving with gentleness and pleasure is so effective in improving movement and releasing body tension.
You are a wonderful teacher, Alfons. Thank you1
Alucinante! El milagro se ha producido! Tan pronto como empiezo tus ejercicios comienzo a bostezar, lagrimear, salivar...Es tan relajante, como si se fuera todo el cansancio del día. El valor de la aparente sencillez, aunque menuda preparación y estudio hay detrás de estas sesiones para lograr semejantes resultados.
Thank you Alfons - that was the best lesson yet. I have terrible trouble with my shoulders, esp the right one, I get headaches from the tension there. I think if I do a lot of these movements it will improve a lot. BTW - 'right' is also 'correct' because in the past being right handed was the correct way, and being left handed was wrong. Left handed children used to be taught to write with their right hand. Right is right and left is wrong!
Tremendous! Thank you so much. As a computer programmer my shoulder hasn’t moved this much in years! ❤️
😍 very fascinating, relaxed completely, thanks a lot 💃
Excellent! Relieved some impingement
Thank you Alfons awesome
Wow! I just discovered your videos and can’t believe how effective they are! Thank you so much! My left shoulder feels like a new body part lol. Time to do this on the right side now. :)
Amazing
I liked that lesson, how my shoulder felt- smooth, soft and with a huge range of motion. Although- visually, unlike in a different shoulder lesson I did these days, they looked even in the mirror, but lying on my backe, it felt as if I was lying on a big wedge which was propping up my right shoulder for, perhaps lets say 15° (I checked in my triangle ruler 😋) and the range of motion in lying has about doubled, in standing it didn't feel that free.
(unvelievable how many people seemed spontaniously healed with one session, my skeletton always pops back to it's habitual way of limited movement)
This helped a lot! You make such good videos.
Alfons, this video definitely is helping. What do you recommend when there is pain in my right trapezoid when I turn my head to the left? Is there a sleeping position that is best to not aggravate the soreness? Thank you for what you do!
Miraculous! Wow.
This is amazing!
The leason is great, although all the considerations about left right were confusing ....
Thank you for this great lesson! It IS nice to be doing these lessons together, as you said. One question... Is it good to do this when a shoulder is sore? (My right one is.).
Indeed! Thank you Kathy. I personally do it even when the shoulder is sore, albeit I’m extra caring and considerate with my movements then
Excellent as ever. Please give a warning at start if for just one side though :-) thanks
Good morning Alfons,
Two questions if you don't mind.
I have a left torn rotator cuff (I am a lefty) and waiting for surgery which has been delayed to covid since March.
I know in physical therapy you should do both sides for balance and symmetry.
Is it o.k to do just one side?
I did start the practice, feels good to right shoulder but I stopped.
Thank you, stay safe and well. Thank you for this offering 😊
O.k only one question, rather concentrate on more important one. 🙏
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The cue to arch the back while reaching forward. Oh how that released the outside of the floor side hip…..
well spotted, Steve, well deserved!
@@ImprovingAbility the parts you aren’t focused on (and therefore ‘forget’ to hold stiff) always surprise you.
Afons, would you please to put subtitles in English , Thank you . 😊
Love your videos, from Miami. 🌺🌴♥️
love love love
My Dad can not raise his arms above his head in a straight line. The arm is always bent at the elbow. Can you recommend one of your videos to help improve the arms to be able to raise them straight. Thank you
You're awesome and so much fun. Thank you! I could feel a huge difference. Can you do the same for my lower back? It's a mess!
The “getting better day by day” introductory series should help with that!
@@ImprovingAbility Thank you! I'll check it out.
He has a lesson specifically for lower back. For many months that lesson was my pain killer.
Alfons, hi! You are a joy to practice and learn from! I am trying to spread the word about you!
I was wondering if you could tell me which lessons to do that will help release the tightness of my hip flexors.??
Thanks so much for your time.
Hi, in my introductory series “Getting better day by day” a flexion/extension cycle is introduced gently. It’s spread over the whole self, and is the basis for what you’re looking for. After that any extension lesson will do that for you, of which I have a few online.
There’s also (for example) two specialised series called “scout” and “heels under pelvis”, for which I have not done videos yet. I hope with the help of my patrons I will get there soon though! :) Best regards, Alfons
@@ImprovingAbility Looking forward!
I found some derelict areas in my shoulders. Thank you.
the movement was good , but i was disappointed , i didn’t expect i was not able ro do the side, i didn’t realize that .
Thank you Alfons. Your videos are great. I live in Cancún Mexico. I am 69 years old and trying not to get COVID . But I have a problem of numbness and ticketing in my right index finger and middle-finger. Also in my right forearm. This happens especially when mis arms are hanging or bend forward. My neck, shoulders and back is very tense. What exercises should I do first? All of them help, but where should I begin??
Start with my „Getting better day by day“ series. See what insights you have, and if there‘s anything that apparently helps... Wish you all the best!
Brilliant as usual Alfons!!
You don't want to drop everything in Switzerland and come and have your practice in my town by any chance? (just joking)
Hello- I tend to recruit my neck in anything chest or shoulder related leaving it fatigued. I was feeling the automatic incorporation even when i was just imagining the movement. Is there a "distracting" movement or position that would cause me to not be able to add tension in my neck when just doing shoulder movements? Thanks! I was experimenting with pushing my chin down- but not sure if that's helpful overall.
I like the lesson very much, but I still have very much pain in my shoulderblade. Why?
I thought it was tensions in the muscles and the movement should release that, but
hm good question, impossible to say without seeing you 🙄
I know this might be a long shot but I will never know if I don't ask: Is there any Feldenkrais exercise* for foggy brain?. My foggy brain is due to misalignment in my Cervical (C1-C4).
Thank you Alfons.✌️
I think you’ve already done a few lessons with me here on youtube. How was your experience so far in relation to this question?
@@ImprovingAbilityYes, I have!.
The mild scoliosis still very problematic even though is very mild, because it makes my cervical C1 to get out of alignment (same happens if I lay on my left shoulder) and created all kinds of neurological issues (one of them, severe foggy brain).
Thank you Alfons. ✌️
I see! If you haven’t yet, try my bending lessons in side-lying (“Spinal extension in detail”). Any lessons where you put the movements of the spine in relation to the movements of the head, and where there is tension involved, like in a back extension or side bend… maybe even the pelvic clock in sitting… but small small small movements… slow slow slow
@@ImprovingAbility Thank you ✌️
You are just amazing. So much fun to do it with you.lived doing it nd the FEEL GOOD factor. Thank you.how to reach your all videos . Pls reply. Need to know about the quads nd hamstrings.
Use the “Videos” tab here on my TH-cam channel, to browse through all videos
@@ImprovingAbility Thank you so much
Gibts diese Videos auch auf Deutsch? Lg aus Österreich 😉
Hi, ich habe ein paar wenige auf Deutsch unter „Feldenkrais Werkstatt“. Sollte mehr davon machen... ist aber so viel Arbeit (ca. 8-10 Stunden pro Video) und so wenig Geld, das geht sich nicht aus auf der Prioritätenliste.. aber generell bin ich bei dir, mehr Videos auf Deutsch wäre genial :)
@@ImprovingAbility ja vielleicht hast ja doch mal Zeit, jetzt während Corona..... aber ich versteh dein Englisch ja Gott sei Dank auch. Lg
Great video, just which you could ake it a little bit shorter next time.:-)
Hi alfons, do you teach in France sometime ?
¿Porqué no pones los subtítulos para elegir el idioma?
Why don't you put the subtitles to choose the language?
I switched on “Community Contributions” for every video. Now I added Spanish manually... I hope that helps?
we can not see what is happening in your back, i wish video was made of the back side too
very innovative movements
Imagine that originally these lessons were taught audio only. Imagine your back side. Fill in the blanks. You could also record yourself while doing this lesson, and watch yourself on video, which I find super interesting. If you can‘t imagine what possible could be happening on the back side then do some other lessons, and come back to this one at a later time (like 6 months, or even a few years later). I‘m sure you will find it self-explanatory by then! Keep rolling!! 😁👍🙏
Nice, but in the second round for the second side your chatter was a big challenge for my patience, too big, honestly saying.
Nevertheless, I will remain faithful to your Feldenkrais lessons
Oh yes, I agree. Thank you for pointing that out. I've just now (9/Jan2023) edited the video to focus more on the actual movements. The updated version should be online within the next 24 hours. Best greetings, keep on rolling! Alfons