Saturday, May 17, 2008

Movement and Self-Compassion: by Dwight Pargee, MS, GCFP

For so many of us, self-aggression can creep into our most well -intentioned ways of working with our embodied selves. It shows up in exercise, yoga, pilates, sports, and the movements of daily life. This may give rise to injury, stress, fatigue, and a sense of never being good enough.

Lasting improvement arises most easily and effectively when we're in a state of curiosity, exploration and sensory-motor learning. This learning is enhanced in an environment of non-judgmental awareness and curious sensitivity with freedom to explore options without fear of "making a mistake."

Watch world- acclaimed Feldenkrais trainer and BonesForLife originator Ruthy Alon demonstrate the rich terrain of learning that unfolds when movement is used as a vehicle for self-understanding and the restorative potential of natural movement. After 80 years of wisdom through movement, Ruthy truly embodies the idea of ease and self-friendliness:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igpJeOkgfzw

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