Month: February 2015

Is Feldenkrais the Brain’s Way of Healing?

Posted on February 22, 2015February 22, 2015 by Anita Noone

Norman Doidge’s new book The Brain’s Way of Healing, is stirring up a lot of discussion about the Feldenkrais Method®. Doidge, a psychiatrist and neuroscientist, writes about methods that are working right…

Most Stretching is a Waste of Time

Posted on February 13, 2015February 13, 2015 by Anita Noone

It’s true – most stretching is a waste of time. And that’s not an opinion, it’s fact. But every time someone asks me about stretching – “How much should I…

Thank you Anita… I’m grateful to have found your classes as they’re really helping me regain strength and mobility after an old injury I’ve been working with close to 20…
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One of my long-standing clients, let’s call her Ann, was diagnosed with breast cancer. She explained her situation to me after class one day and told me she might not…
- “Ann,” a cancer thriver

The results from the two classes we’ve completed have been pretty amazing. At the end of the first class, I stood up and felt so “free” that tears rushed to…
- Alexandria Risso

Anita is calm and smart about feet and the whole body teamwork. -Bess, Participant at July 30, 2016 “Treat Your Feet” Workshop
- Bess

Oh my gosh, Anita, what a wonderful workshop yesterday! As usual, I was hesitant that a number of things might hurt me, so I worked fairly small. But wow, what…

I thought you might find interesting the … things I noticed after today’s … Feldenkrais, since they all seemed related to the work we did. When I walked out of class…
- Cheryl V.

Just wanted you to know that I am having no pain and am playing tennis and going to the gym to regain strength that I lost during the last six…
- Christie Turner

I can tell you that for the last three weeks I am happier and lighter of spirit and the only thing I have really done different is your class so I…
- Christina

“The interesting immediate result of the [Hip and Back Comfort] workshop was that something in my hip and back woke up because I was able to do a yoga posture…
- Dr. Diane Sterling

Dear Anita, Your lessons keep fascinating and sometimes surprising me, and so I keep returning to your website to look for some more … Your way of teaching is…
- Elmar Koch

Attended an afternoon group class held by Anita and the results were amazing. That night I slept 10 hours. The next day I woke up early rested, happy, and pain…
- EP

Honestly, today’s class was so powerful for me. I was in such pain I almost waited for another week. I came in with a throbbing back but by the first rest…
- Gail G.

You are an exceptional teacher and insightful human being. I have great respect for you. I am grateful for your insights and appreciate your compassion. As you worked with me…
- Henry Pugh

Hi Anita, thank you so much for the wonderful Feldenkrais workshop. I felt so great afterward and slept so good. I have not been feeling well lately – achey…
- Jennifer Hawk

I just wanted you to know that today’s lesson, though a bit out of the ordinary in terms of difficulty and complication, had an interesting and positive outcome for me…….
- Joan Thatcher

“I had the greatest experience at your class… It was the craziest, strangest, most awesome thing ever. It made me want to just lay down in the studio and never…
- Jordon Moore

I look forward to seeing the others in addition to doing the class work (non-work?). My body has improved significantly since I started with F. I do other things to…
- Linda T.

We loved our classes…This method is mind boggling with its simplicity – subtle but profound changes that are nameable – and some you can not – you just know your…
- Lisa Olszanski

I have participated in 3 Feldenkrais guided movement series, 1 workshop, and 1 private session with Anita Noone. I have experienced significantly greater comfort and use of my left knee….

Hi Anita, Thank you for a great Feldenkrais lesson. I was in so much pain prior to it, and it lowered it significantly. I would love to download this lesson…
- Maha Gerber

“Thank You – a note to let you know how incredibly effective my first Feldenkrais session with you has been. I can honestly say that the amount and type of…
- Marcella Smit

Mary* arrived at the studio frustrated and resigned. She had received a diagnosis of MS years ago, and had dedicated herself to living a full and healthy life. She ate…

Feldenkrais sessions, including this one, have benefited me tremendously in terms of physical comfort, especially my left knee. I’ve discovered easier and safer ways to move.
- Participant at Escondido Library, Jan. 2016

Thanks for being so attentive to the individual needs of your students/wellness enthusiasts. I forgot to mention the neck pain is much improved…I find your conscientiousness and caring remarkable…I enjoy…
- Ray Unseitig

I don’t know if you noticed but after the class I wasn’t stumbling as I walked. Amazing!! [Y]ou have once again given me some hope.
- Sandra Cuneo

“[O]ur last session on the eyes… that was totally transformational for me. I can read the road signs and at the computer. My eyes don’t hurt… I can focus longer…
- Shahido Kemper

“Anita was an incredible instructor, I was very impressed how wonderful I felt after just one class…I can’t wait to see the benefits after such a positive first experience.”
- Sheila O.

[T]hanks so much for that AMAZING WORKSHOP!! no hyperbole, it changed my body and thus me!!
- Susan M., participant at April 2016 Hip Workshop

You do such a great job. I really felt good after the class and it continued on. All day long today I have noticed how great I feel. My feet…
- Vicki Armstrong

Month: February 2015

Is Feldenkrais the Brain’s Way of Healing?

Most Stretching is a Waste of Time

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