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Feldenkrais

Feldenkrais

1 9.9
A gentle set of movement exercises that help you feel and move your body better
  • noun
  • /ˈfɛldənkraɪs/
  • Specialized
: Feldenkrais
  • Many people find that Feldenkrais classes help them improve their posture and reduce pain.

Examples

  • Our first purpose was to examine the immediate effect of different modes of exercise, such as dance aerobics, Feldenkrais, swimming, and yoga, on mood alterations in our participants: female general curriculum and physical education teachers.

    Academic text (2003)
  • The purpose of our study was to examine the effectiveness of four different physical activity modes (dance aerobics, Feldenkrais, swimming, and yoga) on mood alterations of general curriculum and physical education teachers enrolled in a college enrichment program.

    Academic text (2003)
  • The Feldenkrais method uses gentle movement and awareness exercises to enhance overall body function.

  • She attended a Feldenkrais workshop to learn techniques for better movement and relaxation.

Synonyms

t'ai chi
vsFeldenkrais
2 7.0

A Chinese exercise of slow gentle movements for relaxation and balance

focuses on gentle awareness exercises to change body function
hatha
vsFeldenkrais
  • Specialized
1 5.9

A style of yoga that focuses on physical postures and slow breathing

uses gentle awareness movements to change body function rather than fixed poses
taichi
vsFeldenkrais
1 6.5

Slow gentle movements that relax the body and improve balance and health

focuses on awareness and specific exercises to improve body function
t'ai chi chuan
vsFeldenkrais
1 7.9

A Chinese gentle exercise of slow movements and calm breathing that improves balance

focuses on non-martial awareness exercises aimed at improving function

How Gentle

Feldenkrais
  • Specialized
1 9.9
yoga
292 1.8
Pilates
2 3.9
aerobics
44 3.2

Surface Forms

Feldenkrais singular
Feldenkrais plural

Etymology

Feldenkrais is named after Moshe Feldenkrais, who created a gentle system of movement and body awareness, so Feldenkrais now means that 'method' used to improve how you move and feel.