Breathing Well
From the time we were born, air comes in and air goes out. Under special circumstances, we might need some assistance with the process. But mostly, air comes in and air goes out.
Entries by Gika Rector
Steep Curve Ahead
Most of us move as if the shoulder blade was locked onto the ribs or spine. Actually, it can slide up and down and left and right, more or less gliding along the ribs of the upper back.
Circuitous Pathways
It’s a beautiful, interesting yarn, but from looking at it, you’d never guess all the twists and turns that went into the making of it.
Finding Leverage
Have you noticed recently how heavy your head is? If you’re lying down, how much effort is it to come up to sitting or standing?
Getting It Right—Or Close Enough
Sometimes, in Awareness Through Movement lessons, Moshe Feldenrkais would encourage his students to do the movement poorly. Don’t even try to do it well. It’s an interesting strategy.
May Her Memory Be for a Blessing
She had that amazing quality of making people feel special. Whatever she was doing, she found ways to enjoy, and perhaps more importantly, to share love and joy with those around her.
Going to Camp
When I read the part about bringing a sleeping bag or sheets to fit a twin-sized bed, I wondered, “What was I thinking?”
Pain Is Complicated
I’m more and more convinced of the importance of movement. Moving all the parts of ourselves. Moving in little ways and big ways, easily and gently, quickly and powerfully.
Approximations
I have a little sewing project going. The first step is making a moulage—creating a paper pattern that closely follows a person’s measurements. Which means that the beginning phase of this sewing project is actually pattern drafting.
All Over Again
I always think I’m going to procrastinate less this year. And get more done. And somehow be more perfecter.
