Guest guest Posted January 2, 2008 Report Share Posted January 2, 2008 feldenkreis Years back-- 18 actually, I was in Auburn Pain Medical Rehab Clinic. They offer an outpatient comprehensive pain management program. It lasts 3 1/2 weeks, so I lived in a local motel for those weeks. We use Feldenkrais breathing techniques for pain control. Those are actually the techniques I've used online when I done breathwork and meditation posts. Here in the U.S. we hear more about the " Technique." For those of you that are unaware of the concepts taught-- it is the integration of body movement and balancing in perfect posture--so that there are no undue stress points on our joints. I love to see people when they've gone through the program-- they truly balance and stand upright without the issue of having to protect any certain point. For instance, if your back is out of place-- then you may compensate by putting more pressure on one leg. That leg has to carry the load, and pretty soon, your hip is bothering you. Then you start to protect that hip, and so maybe you are twisted a bit more than usual to one side--and that puts pressure on the spine in a different area-- and then that area starts to hurt. It truly is a vicious cycle-- and movement training can help. As for the Feldenkrais breathing concept-- Sit quietly, and focus on your breath. Feel the coldness of the air on your upper lip as you inhale through your nose-- gently exhale-- and feel the warmth of your breath. Focus on this gentle breathing-- and picture the air coming into each lung sac. There are 2 lung sacs on the left side of your body, and 3 on the right. Visualize each lung sac filling with the coolness of a new breath. First the bottom left, then the top left. Next picture the cool inhaled air filling the bottom right lungsac, then the middle, then the top right. Gently allow the air to pass thru your lungs-- and be carried out on the red blood cells to every part of your body, healing with each inhalation. Feel the air as it leaves your lungs, exhaled back into the universe. Continue this process for 10 to fifteen minutes, and as time goes by increase this breathing meditation to a 30 minute a day program. See this as your Breath of Life-- and know you are being healed. Sincerely, Tracie NS Co-owner/moderatorSee AOL's top rated recipes and easy ways to stay in shape for winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2008 Report Share Posted January 5, 2008 Marla, Just so you are aware Feldenkrais is not only just for breathing. It is a total body method. You can do so many other things to realign your body when it is in pain. They are simple, small movements. Hope this helps. KatStart the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape in the new year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2008 Report Share Posted January 5, 2008 Someone just told me about feldendreis method, and I was going to look it up on the internet and here it is, you are so informative, isn’t it neat how things like that just work out. Marl a LOL! We all think the "world works in mysterious ways"-- personally, I don't think it's mystery at all-- that Divine guidance is way too cool!! I do love the breathing exercises-- they are so helpful- and with them you end up getting more air into your lungs, and exhale fully the bad or trapped air. That alone helps with the neuropathy tremendously, as so much is linked to high Co2 levels. Hugs, Tracie Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape in the new year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2008 Report Share Posted January 5, 2008 Someone just told me about feldendreis method, and I was going to look it up on the internet and here it is, you are so informative, isn’t it neat how things like that just work out. Marl a LOL! We all think the "world works in mysterious ways"-- personally, I don't think it's mystery at all-- that Divine guidance is way too cool!! I do love the breathing exercises-- they are so helpful- and with them you end up getting more air into your lungs, and exhale fully the bad or trapped air. That alone helps with the neuropathy tremendously, as so much is linked to high Co2 levels. Hugs, Tracie Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape in the new year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2008 Report Share Posted January 5, 2008 Hi Tracie, Someone just told me about feldendreis method, and I was going to look it up on the internet and here it is, you are so informative, isn’t it neat how things like that just work out. Marl a From: Neurosarcoidosis [mailto:Neurosarcoidosis ] On Behalf Of tiodaat@... Sent: Wednesday, January 02, 2008 2:28 PM To: Neurosarcoidosis Subject: Re: Feldenkreis In a message dated 1/2/2008 4:47:05 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, susanmpoya (AT) yahoo (DOT) co.uk writes: feldenkreis Years back-- 18 actually, I was in Auburn Pain Medical Rehab Clinic. They offer an outpatient comprehensive pain management program. It lasts 3 1/2 weeks, so I lived in a local motel for those weeks. We use Feldenkrais breathing techniques for pain control. Those are actually the techniques I've used online when I done breathwork and meditation posts. Here in the U.S. we hear more about the " Technique. " For those of you that are unaware of the concepts taught-- it is the integration of body movement and balancing in perfect posture--so that there are no undue stress points on our joints. I love to see people when they've gone through the program-- they truly balance and stand upright without the issue of having to protect any certain point. For instance, if your back is out of place-- then you may compensate by putting more pressure on one leg. That leg has to carry the load, and pretty soon, your hip is bothering you. Then you start to protect that hip, and so maybe you are twisted a bit more than usual to one side--and that puts pressure on the spine in a different area-- and then that area starts to hurt. It truly is a vicious cycle-- and movement training can help. As for the Feldenkrais breathing concept-- Sit quietly, and focus on your breath. Feel the coldness of the air on your upper lip as you inhale through your nose-- gently exhale-- and feel the warmth of your breath. Focus on this gentle breathing-- and picture the air coming into each lung sac. There are 2 lung sacs on the left side of your body, and 3 on the right. Visualize each lung sac filling with the coolness of a new breath. First the bottom left, then the top left. Next picture the cool inhaled air filling the bottom right lungsac, then the middle, then the top right. Gently allow the air to pass thru your lungs-- and be carried out on the red blood cells to every part of your body, healing with each inhalation. Feel the air as it leaves your lungs, exhaled back into the universe. Continue this process for 10 to fifteen minutes, and as time goes by increase this breathing meditation to a 30 minute a day program. See this as your Breath of Life-- and know you are being healed. Sincerely, Tracie NS Co-owner/moderator See AOL's top rated recipes and easy ways to stay in shape for winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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