Movement, Embodiment & Awareness Resources
Welcome to the Resources page—a small selection of links and books to enhance your exploration of movement, body awareness, and embodiment. Whether you're drawn to Feldenkrais, Pilates, or other somatic practices, you might find these resources interesting.
Books
Awareness Through Movement - Moshe Feldenkrais
A guide to Feldenkrais' method of improving movement and awareness through gentle exercises.
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The Brain’s Way of Healing - Norman Doige
Explores the brain’s remarkable ability to heal and adapt through neuroplasticity.
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Mindful Spontaneity - Ruthy Alon
A deep dive into integrating Feldenkrais principles into everyday life to enhance movement and vitality.
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Somatics: Reawakening The Mind's Control Of Movement, Flexibility, And Health - Thomas Hanna
Introduces the practice of somatics, focusing on reconnecting mind and body to improve movement and well-being.
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Sensing, Feeling, and Action: The Experiential Anatomy of Body-Mind Centering - Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen, Lisa Nelson, and Nancy Stark Smith
A comprehensive guide to understanding and experiencing the body through movement and sensory awareness.
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Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art - James Nestor
About the science behind breathing and its profound effects on health and performance.
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Waking the Tiger: Healing Trauma - Peter A. Levine
Offers insights into understanding and healing trauma through body awareness and natural movement. A groundbreaking book on how trauma affects the body and brain, and how healing can occur.
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Pain is Really Strange - Steve Haines
A graphic book that explains the science of pain in an accessible and cool way.
Links & Articles
Feldenkraismetoden Norway: Open
This Norwegian site provides information about the Feldenkrais Method, including classes and workshops. ​​​​
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New York Times: Trying the Feldenkrais Method for Chronic Pain: Read Here
This article explores a personal experience with Feldenkrais and its benefits for managing chronic pain, offering an accessible introduction to the method.
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DailyOM: How the Feldenkrais Method Helps to Alleviate Stress and Chronic Pain: Read Here
This article discusses how the Feldenkrais Method can reduce stress and chronic pain, with insights from experts on the method’s impact on body and mind.
