S6-E1: Transforming Habits for a Healthier Self
Release Date: 03/12/2025
S6E5 Memory Integration – Rewriting the Stories We Hold
Feldenkrais for Life podcast
Donna and Al discuss the fascinating world of memory, including how implicit and explicit memories shape our experiences. They reveal how Feldenkrais lessons can soften the grip of old patterns while cultivating new, positive self-perceptions. Key Takeaways: • Implicit memories from early life shape our unconscious habits. • State influences how we recall past experiences calm states recall positive memories. • Feldenkrais lessons help rewrite unhelpful memories by changing movement patterns. Resources Mentioned: For guided lessons, visit and . Enjoyed the...
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S6 E4: Vertical Integration – Connecting Mind, Body, and Self
Feldenkrais for Life podcast
In this episode, Al and Donna explore vertical integration, the seamless connection between body, brain, and self. They discuss how Feldenkrais practices cultivate this integration, fostering a more embodied and responsive way of being. Key Takeaways: • Vertical integration links sensory input, emotional processing, and conscious thought. • Feeling the whole self improves coordination, clarity, and resilience. • Body scans and mindful movement are effective practices for vertical integration. Resources Mentioned: For guided lessons, visit and . Enjoyed the episode?...
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S6 E3: Lateral Integration – Balancing the Brain and Body
Feldenkrais for Life podcast
This episode dives into the concept of lateral integration, emphasizing how the Feldenkrais Method fosters communication between the brain’s left and right hemispheres. Al and Donna share how balanced hemispheric integration supports clarity, creativity, and emotional well-being. Key Takeaways: • The right hemisphere handles holistic awareness, while the left focuses on details. • Bilateral integration fosters clarity, creativity, and emotional well-being. • Eye movements can quickly shift perspective and calm the nervous system. Resources Mentioned: For guided lessons,...
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S6E2 The Spectrum of Integration – Finding Flow in Life
Feldenkrais for Life podcast
Al and Donna explore how habits shape our movement, self-image, and overall well-being. They discuss how the Feldenkrais Method offers practical strategies for breaking unhelpful patterns and forming new habits that align with personal values and motivations. Key Takeaways: • Integration involves smooth coordination between movement, emotion, and thought. • Recognizing early signs of disintegration allows for timely self-regulation. • Self-awareness is key to returning to balance and flow. Resources Mentioned: For guided lessons, visit and . Enjoyed the episode? Subscribe,...
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S6-E1: Transforming Habits for a Healthier Self
Feldenkrais for Life podcast
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S5 E6 - Exploring Your Body Budget
Feldenkrais for Life podcast
What can interoception, body scanning, and proprioception reveal about your overall "body budget"? We try a left eye awareness lesson as an example. Visit https://AchievingExcellence.com and https://DonnaRay.com to learn more about Donna and Al and to explore our class and product offerings. Visit the show website: https://FeldenkraisforLife.com.
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S5 E5 - The Use of Will Power
Feldenkrais for Life podcast
When should we use willpower versus effortless flow in practicing movement? We explore how willpower decreases as ability increases and how too much willful effort gets in our way. Visit https://AchievingExcellence.com and https://DonnaRay.com to learn more about Donna and Al and to explore our class and product offerings. Visit the show website: https://FeldenkraisforLife.com.
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S5 E4 - Finding Harmony in Movement
Feldenkrais for Life podcast
Mindful movement can create greater harmony between the voluntary and autonomic nervous systems. We discuss this important brain-body connection for wellbeing. Visit https://AchievingExcellence.com and https://DonnaRay.com to learn more about Donna and Al and to explore our class and product offerings. Visit the show website: https://FeldenkraisforLife.com.
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S5 E3 - Q&A: Yoga, Emotions, Stretching
Feldenkrais for Life podcast
Answering listener questions on topics like yoga, emotional release in practice, and why we don't stretch in the Feldenkrais Method®. Visit https://AchievingExcellence.com and https://DonnaRay.com to learn more about Donna and Al and to explore our class and product offerings. Visit the show website: https://FeldenkraisforLife.com.
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S5 E2 - Creative Thinking: Convergent vs Divergent
Feldenkrais for Life podcast
How do convergent and divergent styles of thinking relate to creativity? We explore how Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement lessons can stimulate flexible, creative problem-solving. Visit https://AchievingExcellence.com and https://DonnaRay.com to learn more about Donna and Al and to explore our class and product offerings. Visit the show website: https://FeldenkraisforLife.com.
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