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Tag Archive for: learning

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Puzzle Pieces

October 21, 2024/0 Comments/in Awareness Through Movement, Feldenkrais Method, Weekly Newsletter/by Gika Rector

There’s a period of time for muddling through and wondering if you’ll ever get it. And then, at some magical point, it all makes sense. When it makes sense, it suddenly seems simple and obvious. How could I not see that before?

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Creating Conditions

August 19, 2024/0 Comments/in Awareness Through Movement, Feldenkrais Method, Weekly Newsletter/by Gika Rector

“I can’t teach you anything. The only thing I can do is create the conditions for learning.”

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Not Quite Perfection

November 20, 2023/0 Comments/in Awareness Through Movement, Feldenkrais Method, Weekly Newsletter/by Gika Rector

It’s even more interesting to help them navigate their frustrations. This is also known as asking them not to whine, to find a nicer way to ask for what they want.

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Teaching and Learning

November 7, 2022/0 Comments/in Awareness Through Movement, Feldenkrais Method, Weekly Newsletter/by Gika Rector

One of my teachers pointed out to me that I don’t know what I don’t know. Duh. That didn’t seem like useful information. What are you supposed to do with that kind of comment?

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Aiming for Perfection

August 8, 2022/0 Comments/in Awareness Through Movement, Feldenkrais Method, Feltmaking, Weekly Newsletter/by Gika Rector

It’s nice to see through children’s eyes.

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Learning and Time

August 1, 2022/0 Comments/in Awareness Through Movement, Feldenkrais Method, Feltmaking, Weekly Newsletter/by Gika Rector

Does time slow down when you’re learning something new?

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Growth Opportunities

April 18, 2022/0 Comments/in Awareness Through Movement, Feldenkrais Method, Feltmaking, Weekly Newsletter/by Gika Rector

“To correct is incorrect.” Instead of correcting, Feldenkrais liked to provide experiences, ask questions and leave space for curiosity and discovery.

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Learning Fun

January 31, 2022/0 Comments/in Awareness Through Movement, Feldenkrais Method, Weekly Newsletter/by Gika Rector

I’ve been learning a lot, and I’m eager to share with y’all. I’d also love to hear about what you’ve been learning and noticing.

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Pausing and Knitting

January 10, 2022/0 Comments/in Awareness Through Movement, Feldenkrais Method, Weekly Newsletter/by Gika Rector

I’m using what I teach—and trying to remember to practice what I preach.

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Enoughness

December 6, 2021/0 Comments/in Awareness Through Movement, Feldenkrais Method, Weekly Newsletter/by Gika Rector

It’s been really fun to acknowledge that I know enough. Enough for now. Enough to play with what I’ve got on hand. And when I don’t know enough, there’s always google and youtube and wonderful friends with great expertise.

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