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Unless you have been doing Awareness Through Movement Lessons for a while there are a couple of things to consider and rules to follow when listening to these audios.

Considerations 

The movements are designed to be performed with a minimal amount of effort. Before commencing a program like this if you have existing medical or health conditions seek medical advice from your doctor or other qualified health professional. This movement modality is about paying attention to yourself. If you feel sick, dizzy, faint or lightheaded stop or you feel pain or unusual discomfort consult your health practitioner. By continuing to participate doing the audios you acknowledge that you have read, understood and agree to follow these basic instructions that follow also that you participate at your own risk.

Space to practice

To begin, find a relaxed space somewhere in your house to practice. If you don’t have carpet you can use a yoga mat or blanket  

No need to hurry

“Do it slowly, slowly, so slowly that it will be boring. When you begin to become bored you will find that it really is not so boring.”

Moshe Feldenkrais

If you have been on my email list or following me for some time you will know we are working with the nervous system. The method is designed to use the neuroplasticity in your brain. To break the “bad” habits of our movement patterns and to create easier movement patterns. Being quiet and listening to yourself in this way is how the nervous system learns best.  Never continue to move if you feel discomfort. It is essential to learn that you stay in an easy comfortable range.  

Rest

Resting is just as important as moving. Better to do a few movements with quality of attention than to do several movements mindlessly. Resting allows the nervous system to detect the differences in the body. And recharge your ability to attend to the next set of movements. Rest when you need to not just when I ask you too. This is for you to learn to take care of yourself.