Case Studies: "Short Takes"
Short Takes
After the January 2002 "Feldenkrais and Yoga" workshop: Vicki came for private lessons because her neck and right shoulder hurt.
Connie, a regular student in the group classes, says:
Pete, a singer, sent e-mail: Sharon, a nurse with chronic pain commented: Ralph, a 43 year old former football player with a painful back said:
George, a 65-year-old computer executive announced:
Laura sent a postcard from Colorado: Sandy, a massage therapist, wrote:
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Arlene was amazed that her left wrist had stopped hurting for the first time in
months; even though we didn't work on the wrist.
* Kathleen was able to squat and
keep both feet on the ground, something she had never been able to do and that
felt really good to her.
Vicki began the fifth lesson by plopping down in a chair next to me and announcing
energetically, "I am doing much
better!"
I was a little taken back and said, "And how do you know -- that you are doing much better?
She
thought for a moment and then said, "Because I am forgetting that I have
neck and shoulder pain."
"Why do I keep coming? Because when I don’t come, I feel bad, and when I do come, I feel better. What more can I say?"
"I did the movements you showed me, along with some chanting, before Saturday night’s concert. I think I sounded better and connected better with people than I ever have before!"
"This is not my practice life. I am fifty years old, and I have got to take care of myself. This Method gives me a way to do that."
"This is unique. This is really different. It’s not like what I usually do. But that’s what I am coming here for. Something different, to help me stretch out."
"This is a thinking man’s exercise."
"Thanks for the great work you did with my back. I’m hiking all day and sleeping comfortably everywhere."
Okay, Feldenkrais method is wonderful and time-tested, but the important thing is that Maureen is a terrific teacher. I look forward to her classes because they are fun, and I always feel better afterwards.