36 episodes

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.

Feldenkrais for Life podcast Donna Ray and Al Wadleigh

    • Education
    • 4.6 • 10 Ratings

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.

    S5 E2 - Creative Thinking: Convergent vs Divergent

    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.
    Visit the show website: https://FeldenkraisforLife.com.

    • 34 min
    S5 E1 - Building Confidence and Resilience

    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.

    • 19 min
    S4 E8 The Sacred Sacrum and the Pelvis

    S4 E8 The Sacred Sacrum and the Pelvis

    Ancient civilizations often referred to the sacrum as the “holy bone.” We discuss the “holy bone,” the social impact of our self-image and the pelvis, and the birthing process.
    Visit: https://AchievingExcellence.com and https://DonnaRay.com to learn more about Donna and Al and to explore our class and product offerings.

    • 22 min
    S4 E7 Four Criteria for Coordinated Well-Learned Action

    S4 E7 Four Criteria for Coordinated Well-Learned Action

    In his book, The Potent Self, Dr. Feldenkrais puts forward four criteria for coordinated, well-learned action: the absence of effort, the absence of resistance, the presence of reversibility, and breathing and posture. We discuss each of these with examples.
    Visit: https://AchievingExcellence.com and https://DonnaRay.com to learn more about Donna and Al and to explore our class and product offerings.

    • 35 min
    S4 E6 Cross-Motivation

    S4 E6 Cross-Motivation

    Cross-motivation is when we enact more than one motivation at the same time. By becoming aware of our cross-motivations and sorting out our intentions so we are acting in a mono-motivated way, we use less energy, feel better, and get more done in our lives.
    Visit: https://AchievingExcellence.com and https://DonnaRay.com to learn more about Donna and Al and to explore our class and product offerings.

    • 22 min
    S4 E5 Trauma

    S4 E5 Trauma

    We discuss trauma resolution from the perspective of psychotherapy and 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.

    • 32 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
10 Ratings

10 Ratings

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Discusses the Feldenkrais Method with lightness and clarity!

I have so enjoyed the podcast! Both of you explain and demonstrate the method in a very practical and entertaining way. Hope you keep doing it as there’s so much richness I wish to discover!

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