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Feldenkrais

Feldenkrais

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A family name shared by Moshe Feldenkrais, the creator of a movement method
  • proper noun
  • /ˈfɛldənkraɪs/
: Feldenkrais
  • The Feldenkrais method emphasizes the importance of awareness in improving movement.
  • Feldenkrais Method
  • Feldenkrais somatic
  • Feldenkrais method of movement

Examples

  • While her Feldenkrais somatic educator, Andrea, guides her with her voice rather than with her touch.

    Academic text (2000)
  • An advantage of the Feldenkrais Method is that ATM does not require touch.

    Academic text (2000)
  • We assumed that participation in Feldenkrais and yoga would be associated with mood benefits.

    Academic text (2003)
  • The women were offered three yoga classes, five Feldenkrais classes, four swimming classes, two dance aerobics classes, and four computer classes.

    Academic text (2003)
  • Similar characteristics can be observed in mindful activities such as yoga and Feldenkrais.

    Academic text (2003)
  • Improvement in the subjective well-being measures was also observed in the Feldenkrais, swimming, and yoga participants.

    Academic text (2003)
  • The authors suggest that more studies assessing the mood-enhancing benefits of mindful activities such as Feldenkrais and yoga are needed.

    Academic text (2003)
  • Given the increasing popularity of mindful activities such as yoga and Feldenkrais, more studies are needed to examine the contribution of such activities to the body and mind.

    Academic text (2003)
  • The late Moshe Feldenkrais made embodied inquiry the foundation of his work, devising endless strategies to awaken sensibility and increase flexibility.

    Academic text (1994)
  • Many dancers incorporate Feldenkrais techniques to enhance their performance.

Surface Forms

Etymology

Feldenkrais is the family name of Moshe Feldenkrais, the man who developed the Feldenkrais 'method', and that is why his surname is used for both the method and the people who teach it.