Feldenkrais for Life podcast

By: Al Wadleigh and Donna Ray
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  • Summary

  • In each episode, we discuss ideas and experiences about the Feldenkrais Method. You will learn skills that move you from pain to comfort, anxiety to ease, explore learning, and spark creativity. Check it out! You will like what you hear.
    2021 Donna Ray and Al Wadleigh
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Episodes
  • S6E5 Memory Integration – Rewriting the Stories We Hold

    S6E5 Memory Integration – Rewriting the Stories We Hold
    May 7 2025

    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 AchievingExcellence.com and DonnaRay.com.

    Enjoyed the episode? Subscribe, leave a review, and explore Feldenkrais lessons at FeldenkraiforLife.com
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    33 mins
  • S6 E4: Vertical Integration – Connecting Mind, Body, and Self

    S6 E4: Vertical Integration – Connecting Mind, Body, and Self
    Apr 23 2025

    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 AchievingExcellence.com and DonnaRay.com.

    Enjoyed the episode? Subscribe, leave a review, and explore Feldenkrais lessons at FeldenkraiforLife.com
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    31 mins
  • S6 E3: Lateral Integration – Balancing the Brain and Body

    S6 E3: Lateral Integration – Balancing the Brain and Body
    Apr 9 2025

    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, visit AchievingExcellence.com and DonnaRay.com.

    Enjoyed the episode? Subscribe, leave a review, and explore Feldenkrais lessons at FeldenkraiforLife.com
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    34 mins
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