A Feldenkrais Blog

Dear Students:
During my younger years, I spoke with a very high pitched voice that seemed to give people permission to imitate it.  I wasn’t sure if these imitators wanted to purposely undermine me but I was sure that it hurt my feelings every time.  These interactions happened so often that I quickly learned to act like it didn’t bother me. 

One day when I was working as an aide at a physical therapy clinic, I was helping a woman with exercises, when another aide asked me a question. After I answered him he repeated my words in an exaggerated squeaky manner.  The woman I was working with immediately reprimanded him for making fun of me.  She told him that she was a Voice Teacher and that to tease someone for the sound of their vocals was very rude and was a form of ridicule.

At that moment, I was in awe of this Voice Teacher.  Without hesitating she was able to see that this co-worker was treating me unkindly and stood up for me when I couldn’t stand up for myself.  Until then, I wasn’t even aware that mocking was mean-spirited and that I could confront the impersonators about it.  This moment of awareness was the beginning of finding my own voice in tonality and in the ability to speak up for myself.

Soon after this, I entered my four year training to become a Feldenkrais Practitioner and my tone of speech changed.  I began to organize my entire self differently.  I believe, because the depth of my breathing expanded and the muscle tension around my abdominals and buttocks lessened, my tone of voice could explore lower octaves.  It took me many years to recognize this because it happened gradually and organically. It wasn’t until I met a girl who vocalized similarly to my younger self that I realized people had stopped imitating me years before.

The Voice Teacher helped me to identify disrespect and how to speak up about it.  This pivotal moment, along with Feldenkrais teaching me how to grow my movement & behavioral repertoire, has given me a new ability to confront and question others.  Because of current situations, I am given regular opportunities to practice using my voice in ways I previously was not capable of.  I am tremendously grateful for this when the lines have blurred for many, as to how to morally treat a fellow neighbor. Fortunately, each time I express how I wish to be treated, my delivery becomes more graceful and less stress inducing.

What I have found is that when I address individuals about their negative conduct, it gives them a possibility to become aware.  Any type of awareness is a gift even if one doesn’t appreciate it at the time.  Those that can receive these presents, can self reflect and use it as a catalyst to change for the better.

May you find awareness from unexpected sources that inspire you to improve your social interactions, during these trying times. The video I have included above, is a nice way to explore moving your diaphragm in unique ways to help you find the range of your voice.  Peace to all on Earth!
~Donna

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Dear Students:
I was a newly practicing Feldenkrais practitioner in the early 2000’s when I had my first appointment with a little boy diagnosed with autism.  At the time, I knew very little about vaccines.  During the initial interview with the boy’s Mother, she showed me a photo of her son before an injection of a vaccine and immediately afterwards.  The difference was devastating and very revealing to me.  Before the vaccine shot the pictures of her son showed that he was a typically developing child that looked vividly engaged and happy in life.  In the photo immediately after the injection, his eyes were lifeless, his face appeared vacant and he looked extremely ill.  Subsequently he developed autism.  It was hard for me to fathom that the boy in front of me that day, was the same boy as in the “before” photos.

When I accepted her view, without a doubt, that the inoculation was the cause of her son’s harms, the Mother sighed with relief.  Back then, I didn’t fully understand why that moment of validation was so important for her.  I soon found out, that most parents who speak out about child vaccination traumas are ostracized by majority of their peers and doctors.  Because of how exhausting it is to be attacked in this way most parents hesitate or don’t talk to many people about it.  Today I understand it is my responsibility to share what I know about vaccines with all of you.

Recently, Jennie, an adult student of mine thoughtfully summarized some important, need to know, facts about current vaccines.  She boldly discloses the facts so others can make informed decisions about whether or not to get vaccinated. 

My name is Jennie Donahue. I have an auto immune condition called ITP: Immune Thrombocytopenia Pupura, a blood clotting disorder that affects the white blood cell count. I have conclusively linked this disorder to the MMR vaccine I received in the 1980s. I can't report this or sue anyone. There are currently reports worldwide flooding in of severe injuries and deaths due to Covid vaccines as a result of acute cases of ITP and other blood clotting disorders. Clearly after 30 years vaccine companies still can't produce a vaccine that doesn't affect the blood cells. I already have an auto immune vaccine injury that is the same one harming people currently. According to the CDC, I will not be exempt from receiving the current Covid vaccine. Who is protecting me?  To read Jennie's full story called, "Covid 19 Injection/ Vaccine Information" click here.

May you impartially consider, this non-mainstream information & video with Dr. Ryan Cole, and then continue to thoroughly investigate it on your own. Critically Thinking with Dr. T and Dr. P, is a great place to start your research.
Peace to all on Earth!
~Donna

F.Y.I.: To learn how to fight for your innate rights against forced vaccines, testing, and other trespasses read Our Innate Rights and/or to find out about products that can help electromagnetic sensitivity click here.

Dear Students: 
After I wrote about Callie in the blog post, “Prevailing against the Odds”, I suggested that she write about her experiences in her own words.  Today, I am happy to share Callie’s explorative thoughts and questions with all of you.

Callie chooses to use her daily encounters with people who become alarmed with her uncovered face, as lessons. I believe this has helped her become aware of some aspects of her healing process that she may not have learned so quickly, at another time.
May you enjoy reading Callie’s full story and hear how she developed courage and a maturity that I hope others will emulate.

FACE-ING FEAR
A Quest for Courage and Health in an Era of Illness 
~ February 2021, by ‘Callie’
The recent coronavirus events have affected us all. Some have encountered illness. Others had long been living with sickness or disease. And still others have found this season a cause for doubling down on health pursuits.

Despite our varied experiences, we’ve all had one common symptom to face this past year: fear.


The unfolding of the pandemic caught me in the middle of my own preexisting medical case, where multi-level rehabilitation temporarily disqualified me from nearly all interventions— mask wearing, nasal swab testing, forehead laser scans, or injections of any kind.     To read Callie's full story click here.

In closing, I am glad to say that Callie has not come down with any sickness during this past year.  I feel this to be telling information and include a video with Dr. Zach Bush, (at top of post) to support why this may be the case. 

May this post inspire you to investigate more deeply the state of world affairs. Peace!
~Donna

F.Y.I.: To learn how to fight for your innate rights against forced vaccines, testing, and other trespasses or to find out about products that can help electromagnetic sensitivity click here.

Dear Students:
Over the past two decades I have had the great honor to witness my Feldenkrais students heal and grow by virtue of their incredible neurological systems.  Through my hands I have felt the minds and bodies of men, women, children and babies create harmony around their dis-eases and injuries. 

Witnessing others heal naturally always reinforces my choice to recover from my own ailments using remedies from nature and alternative health modalities.
Because I understand how I can innately heal myself, I do not wish to put any drug or man-made substances into my body.  I also deeply know that this is my inherent right and no man or woman can take it away from me without my permission. 

I write this to let it be known to those that may not realize it, that no one, whether acting as a boss, judge, president, or governor can claim authority over your body.  Neither can a legal act or statue take power over your right to choose what you put into your body and temple.  When you give your consent by silently following “policies” and “mandates” then you give jurisdiction to another. Trespasses such as a person: requiring you to wear a fabric over your face; placing a laser fever scanner on your forehead; inserting a foreign object up your nostril; and/or injecting an inorganic material into your vein; can be stopped if you learn the proper steps to do so.

To stand up for the rights you are born with, you must first know the difference between moral laws and artificial, legal acts & statues. When one invokes the lawful side of the court the duties of the presiding public servant is to protect you and your property from harm.  When one knowingly or unknowingly invokes the legal side of the court the acting Judge is sworn to uphold the acts and statues created by corporations.  If you wish to learn how to prevent unlawful violations from being carried out upon your body, and property then continue to read about some valuable, lawful resources: 

Jon Little: Jon mentored me for three years when I fought for my right to not have a smart meter installed on my home.  He taught me how to write lawful notices and in the end how to stand with courage and strength before a man acting as a magistrate.  He will guide you through your personal process and I am sure you will become empowered along the way, as I did.  To work, one on one with Jon, contact him at: suijurisguide@gmail.com.  You can also take a Lawful Group course that Jon teaches with the man, Greg Paul (see the video of Greg above).  To learn more about the course visit: lawformankind.thesovereignsway.com/home1 .  Jon also teaches with Jennifer Goodwin and you can learn more about that course at:  LawCommonToI.com .

Christopher James:  I believe Christopher is not working with people individually at this time, but his website has a wealth of knowledge for you to delve into: AWarriorCalls.com .  The video at the beginning of this post is from his website.

Alphonso Faggiolo:  Alphonse resides in Pennsylvania and is taking the courts by storm with his lawful knowledge.  He freely shares information at:  iamhassentmetoyou.com

K.L.:  During this podcast, K.L. gives details about how he taught one of his lawful students to successfully stand up for his rights.

May this information start you on a path of deeper learning so you can fully understand how to protect yourself and family from being trespassed upon by another.  Peace to all of you.
~Donna

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Dear Students:
I have had the great pleasure to work with Callie and I believe it is very important to tell her story during these strange times.  Callie came to me for help with debilitating migraines that she developed after a severe head injury.  Callie is unable to attach anything to her head, not even a hat, as it can trigger headaches of all degrees.  

  

As one can imagine these days, Callie has been harassed by folks from all walks of life, for not putting a covering over her nose and mouth, even when she shows she is exempt for medical reasons.  She has been hounded by conductors on trains, bothered by employees at stores, and kicked out of groceries by managers, etc.  Even her doctors and other health care practitioners are fearful when working with her.  

I have helped many people including myself, with the complex effort of reorganizing movement patterns that create migraines. The emotional piece that goes along with the physical embodiment of a migraine is one of the hardest things to become aware of in the moment.  With that said, it is truly remarkable that Callie has been able to progressively heal despite being bombarded with intimidation from others on a regular basis.  Callie has learned not to take other peoples’ reactions to her pure face personally and as a result prevails. 

May we all learn from Callie’s story, to succeed against the odds and to “do unto others as you would do unto yourself”.  To read about Callie’s story from her point of view click: Callie’s Thoughts & Questions.  Peace to all on earth!
~Donna

P.S. Unfortunately the video I wanted to share with Dr. Tom Cowan, “Studies Show Vulnerable People are More Likely to get Sick if People Around them Are Wearing Masks” was taken off youtube (by youtube) on Feb. 1, 2021.  Visit Dr. Cowan’s website for other information: drtomcowan.com

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Dear Students:
It seems that the most pervasive dis-ease plaguing mankind today, is the condition of fear.  I understand, that fear is the absence of love.  The fact is that without love, one can be led to do very improper acts if unaware. Even kind people can justify acting without moral fortitude when overwhelmed with fear.  The glorious news is that when you “know thyself”, you can learn to walk through the most frightening worries and do what is morally right for all on earth. 

What you can do to get control of yourself when fearful: 

• First, stop and acknowledge your frightful feelings.  
• Then notice how you embody this fear.  
• Sense your heart rate. Is your breathing different?  Do you clench your teeth?  Are your  hands tense? Do you squeeze your buttocks, abdominals or sphincter muscles?  Is your vision altered in some way?  Do you hold your head & pelvis in an unusual manner? 
• Now, imagine stepping away from yourself to see what this “embodiment of fear” looks like as a whole picture.
• Most importantly only observe yourself during this process.  Do not try to change what you sense. Instead experience the motions that are not pleasing to your neurological system so in that moment, you can stop doing it.
• Do this exploration as often as needed.  Over time, the “grip of fear” can weaken and you can change how you respond to it each time. 
• Remind yourself often that love conquers fear! 

If you are reading this, you are fortunate and in touch with the Feldenkrais Method which provides a plethora of relevant tools and interesting ways to learn how to develop self-awareness.  I am so grateful to organically appreciate that getting to “know thyself” is a loving act!  

May you continue on the journey of self realization thereby helping create a world full of love! I wish for peace and love for all in 2021!
~Donna

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Dear Students:
I believe the best way to create peace and harmony around you is by first taking care of yourself. I hope by revisiting the following blog posts it will help you to do just that during this holiday season.

Boosting Your Immune System: I remind you that, your body is designed to heal itself! I share with you some things you can do to help enhance your immune system in hopes that your confidence in your own innate abilities, increases. 

An Intimate Garden: I think this blog post was the most neglected one this past year and feel this was unfortunate. I don’t want you to miss out on an ancient gardening secret that most don’t know about as I believe it will lead you down the path of healing and ultimate health!

Begin Your Day Gracefully: By starting the day with a gentle, Feldenkrais way of getting up I think it will remind you to move similarly the rest of the day!

Video page: I made this page to help you remember some of the movements that we do in classes and during private sessions. I hope these short lessons help you to keep moving with ease during these times!

My wish for all of us during these volatile times is to remember to “love thy neighbors as thyself”. Peace to all of you!
~Donna

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Dear Students:
Have you ever noticed that when you are engaged in a difficult activity such as chopping wood, you must focus deeply on what you are doing?

Imagine what would happen if you paid attention to every duty that you carry out, with a similar kind of attention?   Profound concentration may surface when you tune into yourself so often.  This would entail you to be mindful when performing activities that are enjoyable or unpleasant; easy or difficult; exciting or mundane; novel or routine; calming or stressful, etc. 

It does take discipline to train the mind in this manner. Due to modern society’s abundant distractions, you might find this very difficult and uncomfortable to practice at first. Determination and a will to change can get you off the frenetic roller coaster of 21st century life and onto more serene roads.

To start, remind yourself each morning to execute all activities with awareness. Then go about your day and notice what emerges. At the close of each night, make a mental note as to when you were able to attend to yourself and when you were not. Recall what your mental, emotional and attitudinal state of mind was like during those times. 

For example if you were able to pay attention while scrubbing the toilet but not when you were enjoying dessert, this is an important discovery. What compelled you to tune in? What made you check out? Answers to these questions can give you helpful tools to use the following day while exploring.

With that said, I have observed that it seems easier for students to use strong catalysts such as a pain signal or a disagreeable emotion to remind them when to self-witness.  It is harder when they are feeling good and enjoying things.  During happier times they tend to forget themselves.  I suggest when in a more carefree state to use that sensation as the spark to awaken your mind/body interest.  Be sure to remind yourself about this new detail the next morning so you can be more successful in arousing your consciousness when you want.

Of course, being aware is very hard to achieve each moment of every day, but the more you try and the less you judge yourself, the better you will get at it.  I am confident that if you keep striving to develop concentration you may find your best teacher, healer and friend inside of yourself!
~Donna

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Dear Students:
As I promised last blog post, I now write about my student, Geralyn’s Functional Integration experiences from this teacher’s point of view. Geralyn came to me for help with jaw pain, eye tension and her inability to find a comfortable sleeping position.  She heard great things about the Feldenkrais Method and was determined to become a learning recipient.   

I observed that Geralyn tends to stand & walk with her pelvis moving forward first, much like the figure on the left in the photo that you see. This way of organizing her movement places her head behind her pelvis and moves it above the horizon.  By habitually holding her upper body in this way, her eyes strain to meet the skyline.  Since the jaw bone is an appendage of the skull this compromises it’s position and makes the muscles around it work unnecessarily.  At the end of a day, the built up muscular tension in these areas would result in a fitful night’s sleep for Geralyn.

During our sessions over time, I focused on teaching Geralyn to feel the relationship between her pelvis moving in space and how it relates to where her head moves in space.  This was hard for her to feel initially but her persistence to sense this connection was key to helping her bring her pelvis to a more neutral position.  When she was able to become aware of this between sessions, I was able to release her muscles around her cervical spine and skull to a greater degree.  After a session such as this, she felt what it was like to stop clenching her teeth for the “first time in decades” giving her “glorious rest”. 

Geralyn would become over joyed when she felt her progress and despondent if pain would return.  During those times, I would ask her probing questions so she could understand that the process of changing a habit ebbs & flows.  A novel question was- how long were you able to stay pain-free?  And when discomfort came back, I had her focus on the intensity & location of the pain so she could sense if it changed in some way or remained the same.  When she answered these questions it helped her see she was on the right track to creating a new movement pattern.

Today, Geralyn is grateful for the gifts she receives when she takes the time to become aware. If you would like to read about Geralyn’s story from her point of view click here. She will explain that self-awareness is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself. 

I hope to see you soon to help you realize yourself on a deeper level through Functional Integration sessions. Peace!
~Donna

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Dear Students:
I planned to write about my student, Geralyn and how teaching her to live more in the present moment allowed her to find jaw pain relief.  Instead she wrote a detailed testimony about her learning experience that I think you will enjoy reading. 

“After yesterday’s Functional Integration session, for the first time in decades, I am gloriously at rest.  I am still, my right hand is not clenching my coffee cup, my eyes do not feel strained and my body is quiet. I feel truly at peace.

Because I travel to see Donna, I can only see her once or twice a month.  I have been working with Donna for quite some time now, and I know if I saw her more often, I would progress faster.  Despite that, through determination I am learning to become aware of the ways I harm myself while unmindfully moving at work, and especially when I am tired, rushing or pushing myself to get through chores.  Donna suggested many times that I read one of her posts entitled, Hurried vs. Faster and I came to understand why.  Through self awareness I now know what the difference is and it has changed my outlook on life.

I have tried many other alternative methods and though they are very complimentary for my healing and growth, they do not require me to be an active participant.  I found that without being able to drive my own change, I was not making forward progress like I have made with the Feldenkrais Method.  Donna points out, many things that are relevant for me to become aware of so that I can stop causing my jaw pain, eye strain and hand tension.  Because of this I recently felt what it is like to sleep calmly, like one is meant to sleep. It was wonderful not to grind my teeth last night and I look forward to many more nights like this. 

Learning how to listen on a deep level has been one of the hardest things I have ever done but it has been the most rewarding.  I feel like I have awakened from a coma and am no longer aimlessly running in circles.  I feel very proud that I persevered even when I didn’t want to take the time to attend to myself.  Unfortunately few people know about Feldenkrais so it remains the best kept secret!” ~ Geralyn

Stay tuned for my next blog post to hear about Geralyn’s experience from this teacher’s point of view.  Peace to all of you until then.
~Donna

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