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Notice the Little Things

May 11, 2026/0 Comments/in Awareness Through Movement, Feldenkrais Method, Weekly Newsletter/by Gika Rector

The things we thought we needed to correct often began as the very best response to conditions at the time.

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To Correct Is Incorrect

May 4, 2026/0 Comments/in Awareness Through Movement, Feldenkrais Method, Weekly Newsletter/by Gika Rector

The things we thought we needed to correct often began as the very best response to conditions at the time.

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Babies Rule

April 27, 2026/0 Comments/in Awareness Through Movement, Feldenkrais Method, Weekly Newsletter/by Gika Rector

Babies are fabulous reminders to enjoy the moments. This moment, right now. It’s a form of mindfulness.

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Improving Abilities

April 20, 2026/0 Comments/in Awareness Through Movement, Feldenkrais Method, Weekly Newsletter/by Gika Rector

The Feldenkrais Method is sneaky. You do this simple, gentle things—sometimes it feels like doing nothing at all—and unexpected things improve.

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Spice of Life

April 13, 2026/0 Comments/in Awareness Through Movement, Feldenkrais Method, Weekly Newsletter/by Gika Rector

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Taking Time to Breathe

April 6, 2026/0 Comments/in Awareness Through Movement, Feldenkrais Method, Weekly Newsletter/by Gika Rector

I write this as I’m preparing to get in the car and head off again. Feeling a bit rushed, and a bit like there’s just not enough time.

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Taking Time to Breathe

April 6, 2026/0 Comments/in Awareness Through Movement, Feldenkrais Method, Weekly Newsletter/by Gika Rector

I write this as I’m preparing to get in the car and head off again. Feeling a bit rushed, and a bit like there’s just not enough time.

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Sharing Memories

March 30, 2026/0 Comments/in Awareness Through Movement, Feldenkrais Method, Weekly Newsletter/by Gika Rector

The tears tend to come easily and often shortly after some losses. Gradually, we find a new normal. But, we’re never quite the same. And every now and then, nostalgia creeps in, or stories get told, and the grief rises to the surface.

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Small Things

March 23, 2026/0 Comments/in Awareness Through Movement, Feldenkrais Method, Weekly Newsletter/by Gika Rector

Whether it’s the right tool, or the guidance of an expert, or patience as we struggle with new skills, seemingly small things can make a difference. And we don’t always know ahead of time which things will be significant.

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Setting Priorities

March 16, 2026/0 Comments/in Awareness Through Movement, Feldenkrais Method, Weekly Newsletter/by Gika Rector

Bottom line: i just don’t always like to choose. Sometimes because I can go either way. Sometimes because I want to have my cake and eat it too.

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