Free Your Torso for Better Posture, Walking, and Running
Recorded in an open house for beginners (but valuable for longtimers, too), this lesson can be an introduction to full-length Feldenkrais classes after completing our shorter Getting Oriented lessons. Ends with a 2-minute talk from a discussion after the lesson.
Mostly side-lying, framed by standing and walking explorations. Using your sternum as a reference point, free your shoulders, hips, chest, and back for better posture and upright movement. Experience how different organizations of your torso affect your ability to move with freedom and confidence.
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I’ve done this one twice. I found it deeply pleasurable -the mental pleasure of untying “the riddle”, the physical pleasure from the resulting effortless amplitude of movement, and the pleasure of finding this ATM influencing my gait the next day..
I loved this. Thanks. I felt I went from “gentle” walking to “proud” walking – fascinating 🙂
Thanks very much for this lesson. I had been sitting while on my laptop and was feeling fatigued before taking this lesson. I felt energized afterward, less anxious and more relaxed. I appreciated the prompts throughout the lesson to adjust to “our own body’s needs” and the positive feedback felt truly supportive.
Excellent lesson. It’s fascinating to focus on the sternum while walking!
A fascinating thing happened when I went walking after this session. After a while I noticed that my hands, which usually face my body, were facing backwards as my arms swung. I’ve always wondered why some people’s hands naturally do this since it seemed so unnatural to me. My shoulders and shoulder blades feel as comfortable as usual; the sensation is more as if the way in which my humerus fits into its socket has become more mobile.
Freedom walking. Increased sense of balance, and coordination.