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The Feldenkrais® Approach and Sports
· would you like to explore whether - and how - you might well have even clearer strength, power and agility than you experience now, which you have not yet harnessed?
· do you paddle, roll, or do paddling tricks more easily on one side than the other, and would you like to be more versatile in both directions? (for kayaking and canoeing)
· does your power seem to press more – or more clearly – through one leg and foot than the other? (e.g. for skiing, running, skating)
· do you turn more easily in one direction than the other, and is this creating weak spots in your game? (e.g. for hockey, basketball)
· are you recovering from an injury, or do you have a recurring injury? Do you think you may be bracing or holding yourself stiffly as a result? Would you like to recover the freedom of movement required for your sport?
· does your arm swing falter or drop at some point during your swing? (e.g. for softball, golf)
· Would you like a more comfortable back and seat when you ride your horse?
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Orienteering - requiring versatile running in rough terrain
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Effective movement in sports is all about smooth, clear, efficient transitions from one point in the movement to another, and the ability to adapt in a versatile way to a changing environment.
The Feldenkrais approach invites you become aware of exactly how you do what you do – and leads you to explore options which may take less effort and yet provide you with improved movement and results. It can help you to:
- improve your range of motion
- develop a clearer connection through your skeleton to improve strength and power
- improve balance, precision, and coordination
- clear out excessive or unnecessary effort, so that you work more efficiently and with greater ease
- improve your ability to change direction quickly and easily
- develop smoother, faster responses
The aim is to help you be able to respond to your environment quickly, powerfully, efficiently, and ready for anything.
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"... to be free to move
in any direction
at any time,
without hesitation
or preparation."
Moshe Feldenkrais
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Violet’s related background:
- Guild Certified Feldenkrais PractitionerTM (2007)
- Tellington TouchTM Equine Practitioner - P1
- BCRPA registered Trainer of Fitness Leaders since 1987, for Weight Training and for Group Exercise, working in the fitness field since 1982
- strong foundation in anatomy and movement mechanics
- additional courses in functional movement:
- The Rehab Educated Fitness Professional
- Functional Exercise and Rehabilitation: The Cervical and Thoracic Spine and the Shoulder
- Functional Exercise and Rehabilitation: The Extremities – Hip, Knee, Ankle, Foot, Elbow and Wrist
- Professional Teaching Certificate (1981)
- lots of practical experience helping people learn new skills including whitewater kayaking and canoeing, strength training and conditioning, and effective movement for real life
- a life-long interest in active pursuits including paddling, horses, skiing, orienteering, hiking, swimming, running, dance, and more.
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Solo canoe surfing on the Spin Wave, Yukon River, Whitehorse
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Check out other websites related to Feldenkrais and Sports:
- Irene Gutteridge in Whistler who is working with national level athletes: www.scientuitive.com
- Jeff Haller, international Feldenkrais presenter and instructor, and Educational Director of my Feldenkrais training program: www.feldenkraisofbend.com
- Cathy Hearn, coach of the USA Canoe and Kayak Slalom Team and Feldenkrais Practitioner, with some Feldenkrais lessons for paddlers on her website: www.cathyhearn.com
- articles from the Feldenkrais Guild of North America newsletter pertaining to various sports including horseback riding, martial arts, running, cross-country skiing, and tennis: www.feldenkrais.com/resources/senseability
- an interesting interview with Moshe Feldenkrais about martial arts, and how he encountered Judo and became the first European black belt in Judo: www.feldenkrais-wien.at/article-4.htm
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Movement - Strength - Awareness - Ease
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Feldenkrais®, Feldenkrais Method TM, Awareness Through Movement®, and Functional Integration® are registered service marks of the Feldenkrais GuildTM of North America.
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