Dear Reader,

Our Feldenkrais group classes are called Awareness Through Movement. I like the sound of that. Awareness could be understood at a simple, physical level; or it could be something loftier—something closer to enlightenment.

Moshe Feldenkrais even wrote a book called Awareness Through Movement, and I liked that too. But, as it turns out, that title was formed to please the American publishers, to make it more marketable.

Originally written in Hebrew, the original title could perhaps more accurately be translated as Improving Abilities. I like that too. It sounds a bit more down to earth. It doesn’t imply that we’ll ever reach perfection—just improve what we can do.

And it doesn’t matter where we start; we can always make changes. As a Feldenkrais practitioner, I have the privilege of watching people find ways to make improvements that change their lives. Maybe their pain is diminished. Or they can walk more smoothly. Perhaps their balance improves. Or their game improves.

Often the improved abilities manifest in unexpected ways. New ways of thinking. A new level of calmness. Creative responses to everyday life adventures. Life is more enjoyable—not perfect, just richer and more enjoyable.

I like to say that the Feldenkrais Method is sneaky. You do these simple, gentle things—sometimes it feels like doing nothing at all—and unexpected things improve.

If you’re interested, here are some ways to check it out:

Our weekly online Feldeknrais Awareness Through Movement lesson highlights the variety of ways we can move and improve our moves. It’s Free/Pay as You Wish.

If you’d like to work with me privately, in person or online—Feldenkrais, coaching or felt-making—you can Book an Appointment or reply to this email and let me know what you’re interested in.