This episode dives into the concept of lateral integration, emphasizing how the Feldenkrais Method fosters communication between the brain’s left and right hemispheres. Al and Donna share how balanced hemispheric integration supports clarity, creativity, and emotional well-being. 

Key Takeaways: 

• The right hemisphere handles holistic awareness, while the left focuses on details.

• Bilateral integration fosters clarity, creativity, and emotional well-being.

• Eye movements can quickly shift perspective and calm the nervous system.

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Al and Donna explore how habits shape our movement, self-image, and overall well-being. They discuss how the Feldenkrais Method offers practical strategies for breaking unhelpful patterns and forming new habits that align with personal values and motivations.

Key Takeaways: 

• Integration involves smooth coordination between movement, emotion, and thought.

• Recognizing early signs of disintegration allows for timely self-regulation.

• Self-awareness is key to returning to balance and flow.

Resources Mentioned: For guided lessons, visit AchievingExcellence.com  and DonnaRay.com.

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What can interoception, body scanning, and proprioception reveal about your overall "body budget"? We try a left eye awareness lesson as an example.

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When should we use willpower versus effortless flow in practicing movement? We explore how willpower decreases as ability increases and how too much willful effort gets in our way. 

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Mindful movement can create greater harmony between the voluntary and autonomic nervous systems. We discuss this important brain-body connection for wellbeing.

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Answering listener questions on topics like yoga, emotional release in practice, and why we don't stretch in the Feldenkrais Method®.

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How do convergent and divergent styles of thinking relate to creativity? We explore how Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement lessons can stimulate flexible, creative problem-solving.

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As our physical abilities improve through practice, so does our confidence to meet life's challenges. We discuss how the Feldenkrais Method can cultivate resilience for aging well. 

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Ancient civilizations often referred to the sacrum as the “holy bone.” We discuss the “holy bone,” the social impact of our self-image and the pelvis, and the birthing process.

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