Somatics & Feldenkrais Exercises

Many people with chronic pain find that learning to move in comfortable ways can help reduce their pain and improve their ability to move and be physically active. Somatics and Feldenkrais are two types of gentle movement that are designed to improve the body's ability to move freely and comfortably. Both practices have a wide variety of lessons designed to target different body parts and movement abilities. This post contains links to some introductory videos designed to introduce Feldenkrais and Somatics practices.

As always, before beginning a new exercise program, I recommend liaising with your healthcare provider to find ways of reducing risks and optimizing benefits.

Here are some videos by Feldenkrais with Alfons. You can find other You can find other videos via his YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/2stunden/videos

The Smallest Shoulder Movements

Here are some videos by Martha Peterson of Essential Somatics. You can find other videos via the Essential Somatics YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/EssentialSomatics/videos

Somatic Foot Explorations

Somatic Exercise for Neck & Shoulder Pain Relief

Here are some videos by Jodie Krantz. You can find other videos via her YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpCPwtA-7d02ScDsiKOcoQg/videos

Free2Move Feldenkrais: Freeing Your Hips Part 1

Free Your Neck & Back with Feldenkrais: The Spinal Arches Part 1