Wellness And Therapy Guides
Wise Moves (The Feldenkrais Method®)
What is Wise Moves?
The Feldenkrais Method®, also called Wise Moves, involves being guided through a series of movements to explore and identify the most effortless and efficient ways of moving, with the goal of shifting unhealthy movement habits.
By focusing on refining movement patterns, this method operates under the belief that improving physical movements can also positively impact emotional regulation and cognitive function.
Wise Moves is suitable for everybody, regardless of age, fitness, state of health or belief system or prior experience.
The Feldenkrais Method®, also called Wise Moves, involves being guided through a series of movements to explore and identify the most effortless and efficient ways of moving, with the goal of shifting unhealthy movement habits.
By focusing on refining movement patterns, this method operates under the belief that improving physical movements can also positively impact emotional regulation and cognitive function.
Wise Moves is suitable for everybody, regardless of age, fitness, state of health or belief system or prior experience.
Benefits for People Living With Cancer
By guiding individuals towards more efficient movement patterns, this method can help alleviate physical discomfort and reduce tension in muscles and joints.
Enhanced body awareness cultivated through Wise Moves can empower individuals to better cope with changes in their body and overall sense of self.
Wise Moves may help improve balance, coordination, and flexibility, enhancing overall functional ability.
Benefits for People Living With Cancer
By guiding individuals towards more efficient movement patterns, this method can help alleviate physical discomfort and reduce tension in muscles and joints.
Enhanced body awareness cultivated through Wise Moves can empower individuals to better cope with changes in their body and overall sense of self.
Wise Moves may help improve balance, coordination, and flexibility, enhancing overall functional ability.
Benefits for Carers
Through gentle movements and guidance, carers can improve posture, movement efficiency, and flexibility, reducing the risk of strain and injury.
Additionally, Wise Moves can enhance body awareness, helping carers better manage stress and promote relaxation.
Through gentle movements and guidance, carers can improve posture, movement efficiency, and flexibility, reducing the risk of strain and injury.
Additionally, Wise Moves can enhance body awareness, helping carers better manage stress and promote relaxation.
What to Expect from Your Session
In Wise Moves, you can expect a supportive and non-judgmental environment focused on exploring movement with curiosity and awareness.
Sessions typically begin with gentle movements and guided attention to bodily sensations, encouraging you to notice how you move.
Throughout the class or session, the instructor will offer verbal cues and gentle hands-on guidance to facilitate movement exploration and enhance body awareness. You may engage in a variety of movements, ranging from simple gestures to more complex sequences.
Sessions often conclude with a period of reflection and discussion, allowing you to share your experiences and insights.
You can expect to leave feeling relaxed, refreshed, and more connected to your body, with a greater understanding of how to move with greater ease.
What to Expect from Your Session
In Wise Moves, you can expect a supportive and non-judgmental environment focused on exploring movement with curiosity and awareness.
Sessions typically begin with gentle movements and guided attention to bodily sensations, encouraging you to notice how you move.
Throughout the class or session, the instructor will offer verbal cues and gentle hands-on guidance to facilitate movement exploration and enhance body awareness. You may engage in a variety of movements, ranging from simple gestures to more complex sequences.
Sessions often conclude with a period of reflection and discussion, allowing you to share your experiences and insights.
You can expect to leave feeling relaxed, refreshed, and more connected to your body, with a greater understanding of how to move with greater ease.
References
- The Feldenkrais Method® | Australian Feldenkrais Guild
- The Feldenkrais Method: A Dynamic Approach to Changing Motor Behavior | American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
- About the Feldenkrais Method | feldenkrais.com
- The Feldenkrais Method | SoulAdvisor
- The Effectiveness of the Feldenkrais Method: A Systematic Review of the Evidence | Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
- Feldenkrais Movement Lessons Improve Older Adults’ Awareness, Comfort, and Function | Gerontology & Geriatric Medicine
