Unlocking Your Superpowers: Overcoming the Challenges of Chronic Pain A Somatic Movement Summit 2023 Interview Cynthia: I was so pleased to share my experience and wisdom on the fascinating topic of chronic pain at the Somatic Movement Summit 2023, hosted by Lavinia Plonka. As a Feldenkrais practitioner with over 35 years working in wellness […]
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Cynthia Allen Ever felt trapped in a loop of pain that seemed endless? A persistent throb or ache, despite no visible injury? You’re not alone. Chronic pain can be like an unwelcome visitor that just won’t leave, with no obvious way out. But what if the key to unlocking this tormenting cycle was right within
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Exploring Strategies for Inner Peace Ever pondered over this: Can we learn to manage our fears? Or unlearn the habits that lead to sleepless nights? In a world that never seems to slow down and where the demands of daily life can often feel like an unending marathon, the concept of conquering worry, anxiety,
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Break Free from Habitual Patterns Hello everyone, it’s Cynthia Allen and I’m back again as we continue our exploration into the Feldenkrais Method®. This innovative method has shaped the way I work with the Your Learning Body community and forms the basis of our discussion today. Imagine walking through your home with your eyes
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In the fast-paced world we live in, our minds often become cluttered with the noise of daily life, leading to chronic pain and stress. Cynthia Allen, a seasoned practitioner, sheds light on the significance of maintaining a clean sensory motor loop in the nervous system. In her insightful discussion, she explores how a disorganized sensory
Boost Your Health: Feldenkrais Method and Yoga Combined Incorporating the principles of the Feldenkrais Method into your yoga practice can open up new avenues for physical exploration and self-discovery. The Feldenkrais method emphasizes listening to your body’s signals, moving with ease, reducing unnecessary muscular effort, and improving flexibility and coordination – all essential aspects also
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Is Feldenkrais the Same as Yoga? Welcome to the world of Feldenkrais Method® and Yoga, two practices that might seem different but share one common goal – enhancing body awareness. You’re probably familiar with yoga; its deep roots stretch back thousands of years. But have you heard about the Feldenkrais Method? Born in the mid-20th
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When Body and Mind Collide: Exploring Depression as a Movement Disorder In the realm of depression research, exercise has long been hailed as a potential remedy. But let’s face it—advocating for exercise as a one-size-fits-all solution to alleviate depression is a rather simplistic approach. While we have all likely experienced feeling better after getting out
Reducing Pain Stress for Better Sleep Without Drugs or Alcohol How to Reduce Pain, Stress and Get More Sleep without Drugs or Alcohol, it’s a question that many of us ask ourselves. It can feel like an uphill battle when pain and stress keep us up at night. Pain makes sleep elusive, leading to a
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Back Pain and Its Effects on Balance and Neuropathy Cynthia Allen: This is the Feldenkrais Awareness Summit®. And I’m very pleased to have Chus Jiménez here. She has a PhD, she has studied podiatry, physical therapy, and the Feldenkrais Method®. She is very curious about life and balance and has been exploring this whole package
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