Latest Donnaray Podcast Episodes

S2 E1: Self-Regulation, Dealing with Stress, and Improving Posture

Feldenkrais for Life podcast - November 04, 2021 21:37 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
We consider the impact the restrictions of the pandemic have had on our brains and nervous systems. We discuss strategies to reduce stress from Zooming and computer use. Why is it “incorrect to correct” from Dr. Feldenkrais’s point of view? How do Feldenkrais lessons provide a better way to self...

Ep 8: Understanding and Resolving Pain

Feldenkrais for Life podcast - April 27, 2021 03:59 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
We discuss pain as a motivator to seek the Feldenkrais Method®; how movement affects acute pain and chronic pain. Donna shares how she managed pain and regained the use of her hand and arm using the Feldenkrais Method.  Visit Donna’s site: https://DonnaRay.com Visit Al’s Site: https://Achiev...

Ep 7: Mindfulness the Feldenkrais Way

Feldenkrais for Life podcast - April 12, 2021 22:10 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
The Feldenkrais Method® can enhance and invigorate your mindful practice. Whatever your practice - yoga, meditation, Tai-Chi, Aikido, or moving boulders - Feldenkrais lessons can make what you do easier. Visit Donna’s site: https://DonnaRay.com Visit Al’s Site: https://AchievingExcellence.co...

Ep 6: Moving, Sensing, Thinking and Feeling

Feldenkrais for Life podcast - April 07, 2021 16:54 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
The Feldenkrais Method® includes movement, sensing, thinking, and feeling in the development of Awareness. Movement quality, how you move, integrates these primary aspects of the experience. Recognize the pattern of anxiety as described by Dr. Feldenkrais in his book, The Elusive Obvious.  Vis...

Ep 5: Memory and Learning

Feldenkrais for Life podcast - March 29, 2021 20:40 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
What is the difference between implicit and explicit memories? Learn to make pleasant memories stick. Become familiar with strategies of learning within the Feldenkrais Method®. Visit Donna’s site: https://DonnaRay.com Visit Al’s Site: https://AchievingExcellence.com Get your first Feldenk...

Ep 4: Learning, Unlearning and the Self-Image

Feldenkrais for Life podcast - March 23, 2021 13:16 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
Conforming to socially accepted learning norms may create habits of tension in the body/mind. What is the Weber-Fechner law, and how does it apply to learning the Feldenkrais Way? Play and problem solving make us smarter. Visit Donna’s site: https://DonnaRay.com Visit Al’s Site: https://Achi...

Ep 3: Dr. Feldenkrais, Learning and Habits

Feldenkrais for Life podcast - March 09, 2021 15:23 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
Learn about Dr. Feldenkrais and the professional trainings he developed. Consider, competence, confidence, and how beliefs shape our self-image. Donna shares how she became a painter and Al discusses how he overcame his voice's significant limitations. Visit Donna’s site: https://DonnaRay.com ...

Ep 2: Habits, breathing, and self-regulation

Feldenkrais for Life podcast - March 09, 2021 15:18 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
Join us, and experience simple, easy-to-do, powerful Feldenkrais movements that demonstrate the nature of habit.  Visit Donna’s site: https://DonnaRay.com Visit Al’s Site: https://AchievingExcellence.com Get your first Feldenkrais lesson from https://AchievingExcellence.com. Use coupon awe...

Ep 1: What is the Feldenkrais Method?

Feldenkrais for Life podcast - March 05, 2021 14:22 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
Understand the difference between Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement® and exercise. Experience a short movement learning experience. Recognizing habits. What are they? And how Feldenkrais lessons impact them. Visit Donna’s site: https://DonnaRay.com Visit Al’s Site: https://AchievingExce...

Trailer - Intro to the Feldenkrais For Life Podcast

Feldenkrais for Life podcast - March 02, 2021 21:36 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
We introduce ourselves and give you a preview of what’s to come in the first season of our Feldenkrais for Life podcast. Visit Donna’s site: https://DonnaRay.com Visit Al’s Site: https://AchievingExcellence.com Get your first Feldenkrais lesson from https://AchievingExcellence.com. Use cou...