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Melinda's lessons based on feldenkrais & jka

These are lessons I've recorded either during my group class or workshops. They are mixed level - some are more basic some more advanced, and there are mixed abilities in the group. Part of the brilliance of the Feldenkrais lessons is that whatever your level of expertise, ability or experience you can gain so much from these lessons... especially if repeated, and when combined with other lessons. The lessons are equally beneficial to ease your way out of stress or pain, or for very specific technical refinements. (Please seek medical advice whenever necessary. And if you would like any specific advice about any issues, or suggestions or support for your situation, I would recommend a consultation either in person or by skype.)

Some of the lessons are classic Feldenkrais, but most are my own interpretation of a number of Feldenkrais & JKA influences.

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melinda glenister · Sidebending- Through the Midline

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Sidebending- through the midline

This is the lesson I did to start the September term. The lesson begins with a deep attention to the middle, or the midline. It is a way of directing awareness towards our centre, what I think of as our core, or hara/tanden. What I like about this first step is that it takes away a pre-supposition that we begin from a centred place. We begin where we begin. And that is one of the most valuable things about this work. When we can acknowledge, accept and respect that premise, we find that it opens up a door for us to continue the exploration in a very open way. Like it opens another portal. Instead what we often find is that we are in resistance from the moment we start- and the resistance comes when we try to ‘be’ anywhere that we are not. Including ‘in the middle.’

As the lesson develops it accesses the sides in such a 3-dimensional way, giving space to the ribs and breathing, and finding a place of balance from the inside, which is what makes this lesson one that I come back to as part of my own practise again and again.

It is an easing in, revisitng a theme that we dived into before the Summer. So for the regulars its a way of recalibrating after the Summer break. And if you are new it gives a beautiful, very open and gentle way in.

If you are at all unsure do less, then repeat the lesson and you can add a little bit more. If you have discomfort you need to modify the positions.. it should not be uncomfortable at all!

After the lesson you will feel with yourself, embodied or occupying your own space in a way that I think you will find meaningful.

If you are new to this please pace yourself the first time.. the recording is there so you can revisit and go a little more into it at your own pace. Don't try to keep up with me.. use discretion and a sense of humour to know when enough is enough. Remember it's not yoga

You do not need to complete any set number of repetitions, Find your own rhythm with it. Let me know how you go!

The Myth of Core Stability- Workshop Preview

Lowering the head

I hope you enjoy this lesson taken from my Myth of Core Stability Workshop

I will soon be giving access to the entire workshop... register on my mailing list for interest.
This lesson was recorded in the morning of my workshop- and so some references happened before the recording started.
Do go slowly with the lesson - it's not yoga! And please contact me with any questions..

Read more... my 2 blog posts on this theme

The Myth of Core Stability...

The Myth of the Core Continues...

Don't feel that you need to complete all the movements especially the first time you do the lesson.

Extreme Feldenkrais - Bonus Audio

four points

This is a short, fast paced extreme lesson that I like to use as a warm up- or as a work out in it's own right.

Prepare to sweat by the end of this one. Don't try to complete every part.. Adapt any positions that you need to and most importantly keep listening to your own comfort.

It's short and sweet.. enjoy:)

Read my new blog post about this lesson and how to approach it- The Challenge Is On..

Bonus Audio

JAw eyes & Tongue

I wanted to put an audio up that would be of help to people in these most difficult times. Please get a quiet as you can, go as gently as you can, be as kind to yourself as you can, and let this lesson soothe and restore you. This for the time being- more to come.