feldenkrais method information

The Feldenkrais Method is regarded as an educational system centered on movement and the body.  It is called an educational method because it aims to improve a patient’s conditioning primarily through teaching awareness.  The Feldenkrais Method attracts dancers, musicians, artists and many other devotees who want to reduce pain or limitations in movement.  Some people claim it also helps improve general well-being and personal development.   According to practitioners who are more like teachers of the Feldenkrais Method, there is no separation between mind and body, and learning to move better can improve one's overall well-being on many levels.
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