Feldenkrais Method
What Is The Felendkrais Method?The Felendkrais method is a healing method that focuses on the interaction of thought and movement.
Developed originally by Moshe Felendkrais., Felendkrais exercises are designed to help students and practitioners develop full use of their bodies to improve not only physical symptoms like back or joint pain and to increase range of motion but also to increase mindfulness, intelligence and to create a dynamic way of living. People who have chronic lower back pain lower often find some relief after attending workshops that use the Felendkrais method. People who practice Pilates find that Pilates is the perfect complement for Felendkrais and the two methods can be practiced together for the ultimate mind-body approach to fitness. The Felendkrais method has even been used for cerebral palsy and other medical conditions, and even to teach piano,with some success. While it’s not a cure for chronic pain or chronic conditions, Felendkrais classes can greatly alleviate chronic pain and help those with chronic illnesses. People who have chronic conditions should seek the advice of a Felendkrais therapist before starting Felendkrais lessons or combining Pilates and Felendkrais classes.
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Interested in learning more about the feldendrais Method? There are new articles published on the Felendkrais method all the time, it’s a very popular topic of study for holistic practitioners and fitness gurus. While there is still some controversy over the use and effectiveness of the Felendkrais method each person really needs to decide for themselves if the Felendkrais Method would be beneficial for them. People who are recovering from significant injuries or a long illness may find that the practice of the Felendkrais method combined with a Yoga or Pilates practice can bring them back to full mental health as well as full physical health. It’s not just the body that atrophies during a long illness, the mind can atrophy as well. The Felendkrais Method claims to bring back full mental clarity and sharpness of intelligence as well as a full range of physical motion. To find a Felendkrais practitioner or therapist, look on the Internet for a certified Felendkrais therapist. Usually a Feldnkrais therapist will charge only a nominal fee, or no fee, for a consultation to discuss what the Felendkrais method is and whether or not it can help a particular situation. After that, if the person decides to seek Felendkrais therapy it can sometimes be expensive but some of the better health insurance plans will cover Feldenkaris therapy so check to see if your health insurance covers the Felendkrais method if you decide to seek Felendkrais therapy.
