When most people think of Pilates today, they imagine lying on a mat, lifting their legs, or holding a posture for long counts. Core strength, stability, and toned abs — that’s the promise in nearly every commercial studio. But here’s the question: is that really what Joseph Pilates created? Joseph Pilates’ Original Vision Joseph…
Toe walking—where an individual walks predominantly on the balls of the feet without placing the heels on the ground, is often associated with early childhood. However, it can also occur in adults. When it does, it may point to underlying neuromotor, sensory, structural, or psychological patterns. From the perspective of Neurofunctional Re-education, toe walking…
In March, I had the privilege of leading a Feldenkrais class in Lommel, Belgium. Inspired by the work of Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais, the class focused on two main areas. The first was aimed at improving vision—particularly for those beginning to need glasses for reading. The second focused on helping individuals with walking difficulties often…
Understanding Its Impact on Posture, Breathing, and Well-being Based on the Work of Thomas Hanna and Moshe Feldenkrais The Red Light Reflex is an automatic startle response designed to protect the body in moments of perceived danger or distress. It activates the muscles in the front of the body, causing the shoulders to hunch,…