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Thank you so much for adding this short version … definitely a ‘go to’.
Hi Nick. Thank you once again for this lesson. I really like this shorter version. I’ve noticed with the feldenkrais lessons lots of changes in my posture. My shoulders used to turn in, in a sort of crouched over position. Now they are straight for the first time ever. I’m 70 years now. I had a short walk to our local park after this lesson and found I’m not waddling or having to lean forward. This is a real blessing. Thank you
That’s an amazing story! It’s such a pleasure to share this method and hear back from listeners about changes in lifelong habits. Follow those new pleasures closely, and they’ll keep growing!
My personal “ah-ha!” realization after I got familiar with Feldenkrais 20 years ago was what I call the “positive snowball effect”: when a new way of moving feels pleasurable and free, simply making time and quiet in my life to notice, enjoy, and play with it often leads to unlocking the same ease and skill in more and more activities.
Hi Nick. Thank you for your encouraging reply. I like the way you describe the unlocking the same ease in other activities. Awareness and discernment is so important of how we move through life. Thank you. I’m looking forward to mdoing my next lesson today. Warm regards Pauline