I’ve been working with a few people with scoliosis for the last year or so. Based on their shared experiences and feedback I put together an online programme with the Feldenkrais exercises that have made the most difference to them and helped them live a more comfortable life. The exercise (video below) I’m sharing with you this week…
{video} Feldenkrais for SCOLIOSIS
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{video} Let’s make the bed with good posture
Do you make your bed every morning? My bedroom (pictured) is my favorite room in the house – ‘it’s me’ as my friends tell me when they come around. I like a tidy home so making my bed every morning is something I cannot go without. This is one of our many daily activities that if we…
{video} Repetitive Strain Injury in the shoulder
I wanted to share with you that I’ve suffering with a repetitive strain injury (RSI) on my right arm for the last couple of weeks (I think it is from knitting and crochetting as I have been doing a lot of it in the evenings. If you ever had a RSI you know how annoying it can…
{video} Release tension from the shoulders and neck
Sometimes we feel we are carrying the world on our shoulders. If this is your case at the moment then I’m bringing to you some relief. This week’s video is an exercise for the shoulders to release tension and get rid of stiffness not only from the shoulders but the upper body in general. I…
{video} How he avoid the respirator – come breathe with me
We are living in very delicate times and it has never been a better time to come together to support and help each other. It’s critical that we share information about this virus specially personal experiences from people that have been through it that may give us a better understanding and hope too. So I…
This isn’t about the royals…
I came across this picture in social media and I wanted to bring your attention to something here. This is not a conversation about the royals. This is about self care – and a reminder as I mention this particular postural matter often. Kate is a great example of someone who understands how to keep her…
{video} They say…
They say that the future of this digital era is grim when it comes to back pain. They say that 80% of the population will experience back pain. Really?! I think this is only the case if we allow it to be so.⠀ I don’t want to give my power away to statistics or live…
{video} Building core strength
We all know that core strength is key to a healthy back and good posture. However, what you might not know is that the core muscle aren’t only about the back. Because the core muscles run the entire length of the torso incl the pelvis they also have an important role when it comes to walking….
{video} Bringing the knees up safely
Do you go to exercise classes? Or do you do it at home? Whether you do my Feldenkrais lessons or you go to a class of yoga or pilates there is one movement you are asked to do many times and every time. That is, bringing the knees up and the feet flat on the floor…
Most don’t know this…
The other day someone contacted me about their back pain and told me they have it, on and off, for the last 16 years! Most people I know with back issues have it for many years – this is what they call ‘chronic pain’ ie pain that doesn’t go away or goes and comes back. First…