An Invitation to Pleasure “Move toward pleasure,” a dance teacher once offered us young dancers. It was a novel instruction and the results were stunning. I felt a patience and kindness toward myself I had never felt before, and movement
“Think caterpillar into moth . . .”
” . . . An organism to maintain itself must constantly transform itself into other than it was and into what it will be. In Awareness Through Movement, we are fusing our felt sense of the world with that which
Creative Consultation and Support for Body-Oriented Practitioners
Why do we need Creative Consultation and Support? Sometimes our clients confuse or challenge us, and leave us not knowing how to respond in the most growth-producing way. As body-oriented practitioners, we know that our relationships with our clients are
Breathing, Rhythm & Spacial Orientation
Perhaps no function is more fundamental to our sense of self than breathing. It is the movement that underlies every other movement—sitting upright, walking, talking—nothing is untouched by the breath. Like the way that the bass line of your favorite
DIY Gratitude Wheel
You do not need to have experience or “talent” in art to have a satisfying creative process. Remember, no one is looking over your shoulder. The process of making a gratitude wheel is for your pleasure, and yours alone. At
Starting 2021 with Gratitude and Forgiveness
I’m not much of a resolution-maker. The beginning of a new year causes me to reflect inwardly and gaze forward, but I avoid lists that will only narrow my focus. I want to go into 2021, especially, with eyes—and heart—wide
Grounded Dreamers in Action
I’m an aggregator. My curiosity about the world drives me to pull together threads and try to make relational sense of them. Another word would be integrator—yes the pun is intended. (Follow the link to see how our private sessions
Grounding, Dreaming and Action: Online Feldenkrais Classes for the Fall
Our explorations in online Feldenkrais ® classes this fall will include “grounding” and “dreaming” activities that help us become more aware, clearer and more potent in our actions. To read more about these themes, see my recent blog post. About
News about my private practice and classes in the environment of Covid 19
(Updated Monday, July 30, 2020) Thank you for your patience as I navigate the changing guidance for private practice and group classes during the Covid 19 outbreak. Please read the following carefully. Private Feldenkrais® Sessions I am currently seeing private
Online Feldenkrais Classes for the Summer
Join me from the comfort of your own home or workplace for these two series of online Feldenkrais ® Awareness Through Movement ® classes. This summer we’ll explore how our movements can radiate out from our centers, providing support for every