Feldenkrais Institute of Victoria

08/31/2024

It's the time of the year when change lies in the air.
The transition from summer to fall, with all it can bring: anticipation, hope, apprehension, and maybe even trepidation, can be challenging.

Transitions are demanding on our nervous system, with its survival effort to maintain internal stability where quality of life doesn't play a significant role. Yes, we're wired to resist change. And yet, we need change - and perhaps transformation.

Classes continue throughout the fall to support your ability to learn, unlearn, and relearn:

The next set of classes will focus on the pelvis, the largest and strongest skeletal structure in your body. It provides the stability and power necessary for everyday movements and dynamic functions like walking, sitting, and supporting the neck and head. Because of its central position, a slight shift in your pelvis can significantly affect the rest of the body: it can cause headaches, a twist in the neck, pain in the knee, instability on one foot, poor balance, etc.

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08/02/2024

I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to attend another marvellous Feldenkrais Advanced training in Berlin this spring. As always, these experiences expanded my learning and reignited my passion for our classes.

I often get asked, "Why is it important to reconnect with and become more aware of our physical selves?" In short, only that which we can sense, we can change.

Tuning into our body's sensations, emotions, and needs is especially important in a world where we're often disconnected from our bodies due to stress, pain, or busy lifestyles. Using movement as a mindfulness tool allows us to connect to our bodies and find new ways of engaging with ourselves, others, and the world.

"Every thought and emotion finds its expression in movement. By changing the way we move, we can change how we feel." M. Feldenkrais

Understanding and strengthening the connection between our brain and body is not just important; it's crucial. In other words, working intimately with our nervous system is the key to unlocking our full potential for well-being:
The brain and body are not separate entities; they function as a unified system. Physical health can impact mental health and vice versa.
The body's physiological response to stress is closely tied to the brain. When we perceive a threat, the brain triggers the release of stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline, preparing the body for a self-protective response. Chronic activation of this system can lead to various health problems, making it important to manage stress effectively.
Through mindful movement classes, we nurture the brain-body connection, improve nervous system regulation, mobility, ease and balance, and feel more connected to ourselves. Without further ado, your online Mindful Movement Classes are back. www.feldenkraisvictoria.ca

12/20/2022

A wonderfully quiet and somewhat festive day out there today.
Wishing you all a peaceful, safe and restful Holiday Season, and a hopeful start to the New Year!

11/02/2022

Last opportunity to join classes.
If you can't do something, the first thing you might want to assume is that you have the possibility, flexibility and muscles to do it, but what's stopping you is your brain, your nervous system. When we want something different, we must develop skills to know what's happening inside and build curiosity about our experience. https://mailchi.mp/898f2e0e8795/move-differently-to-feel-better-16658637

10/19/2022

How to befriend your nervous system for better health - and get to the 'other side' of grief.
When we want a different experience, we must start moving differently, develop somatic awareness, and learn to stay present with our experiences. Not 'breaking' habits but offering something more supportive and nurturing to your nervous systems. Find out how:
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06/13/2022

A final class before the summer break!
We'll delve into the role of your eyes in the coordination of your entire self.
No matter if you wear glasses or had a fall, restoring your orienting response is crucial for finding relative safety and effortless movement.
Join us, we'll start this week.

Have you ever considered that the use of your eyes might be connected to the coordination of the rest of your body? In these upcoming classes, we'll explore the orienting architecture of your neck, head and eyes and how they support the organization of movement throughout your whole self.

06/13/2022

Better vision isn't a myth! - https://mailchi.mp/859e451e1938/move-differently-to-feel-better-16350922

05/19/2022

If you're struggling with tightness in your back and hips, you're not alone! - https://mailchi.mp/c7e6b9be07d0/move-differently-to-feel-better-16232574

05/13/2022

Your eyes are in your hands - https://mailchi.mp/75ecd5621070/move-differently-to-feel-better-16161190
New classes start next week! Whether private sessions or classes, while your goals will be specific to you, the benefits of this work can help you to:

feel calmer,
stand taller,
move more freely,
develop trust in yourself, and
boost energy and relieve symptoms of pain.

04/21/2022

It starts tomorrow at 5 pm and it's not too late to join us!
"The power of breath for better health" 4 weeks of exploring your breathing:

You'll learn effective tools to calm your mind and settle your nervous system, to take deeper and fuller breaths with ease and
enjoy the benefit from increased circulation.

feldenkraisvictoria.ca/classes

04/13/2022

How can we find a sense of safety and agency within? New classes start soon: about your nervous system, breathing for better health and flexible hip joints - https://mailchi.mp/1773eaf175b5/move-differently-to-feel-better-16056370

03/21/2022

Mobile ribs for a pain-free neck and supple spine - https://mailchi.mp/fd9dffed66c4/move-differently-to-feel-better-15931338If your spine feels tight and painful, it might be your rib cage that causes it. Because your rib cage connects to the thoracic spine, its mobility determines the flexibility and suppleness of your entire spine, including your neck and your shoulders.
Join us this upcoming Thursday, March 24th, at 5pm to explore the wonders of your rib cage.