40 episodes
Feldenkrais for Life podcast Donna Ray and Al Wadleigh
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In each episode, we discuss ideas and experiences about the Feldenkrais Method. You will learn skills that move you from pain to comfort, anxiety to ease, explore learning and spark creativity. Check it out! You will like what you hear.
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S5 E6 - Exploring Your Body Budget
What can interoception, body scanning, and proprioception reveal about your overall "body budget"? We try a left eye awareness lesson as an example.
Visit https://AchievingExcellence.com and https://DonnaRay.com to learn more about Donna and Al and to explore our class and product offerings.
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S5 E5 - The Use of Will Power
When should we use willpower versus effortless flow in practicing movement? We explore how willpower decreases as ability increases and how too much willful effort gets in our way.
Visit https://AchievingExcellence.com and https://DonnaRay.com to learn more about Donna and Al and to explore our class and product offerings.
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S5 E4 - Finding Harmony in Movement
Mindful movement can create greater harmony between the voluntary and autonomic nervous systems. We discuss this important brain-body connection for wellbeing.
Visit https://AchievingExcellence.com and https://DonnaRay.com to learn more about Donna and Al and to explore our class and product offerings.
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S5 E3 - Q&A: Yoga, Emotions, Stretching
Answering listener questions on topics like yoga, emotional release in practice, and why we don't stretch in the Feldenkrais Method®.
Visit https://AchievingExcellence.com and https://DonnaRay.com to learn more about Donna and Al and to explore our class and product offerings.
Visit the show website: https://FeldenkraisforLife.com.
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S5 E2 - Creative Thinking: Convergent vs Divergent
How do convergent and divergent styles of thinking relate to creativity? We explore how Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement lessons can stimulate flexible, creative problem-solving.
Visit https://AchievingExcellence.com and https://DonnaRay.com to learn more about Donna and Al and to explore our class and product offerings.
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S5 E1 - Building Confidence and Resilience
As our physical abilities improve through practice, so does our confidence to meet life's challenges. We discuss how the Feldenkrais Method can cultivate resilience for aging well.
Visit https://AchievingExcellence.com and https://DonnaRay.com to learn more about Donna and Al and to explore our class and product offerings.
Visit the show website: https://FeldenkraisforLife.com.