Feldenkrais Comfort for Life-Easing Back, Neck and Arm Pain

I bought this for a friend who had neck pain but I have been interested in Feldenkrais for a while because I had seen it being offered at a dance center I went to a few years ago and was curious. Anyway, my plan was to try the DVD out so that I could get a feel for it before recommending it to my friend whom I doubt would’ve ever bought this for herself. I don’t have neck, arm or back pain but I do have discomfort on one hip that shows up after walking distances so I wondered if this might also help me. Well, after one session I am a believer. There are 2 sessions & I did the session on the DVD using a rolled up towel and as soon as it started I realized I had a lot more trouble turning my neck to one side than the other. Yes, as one reviewer mentioned there were mostly pelvic tilts that you are doing but not just that and somehow, after doing all of it my turning was much better on the affected side of my neck! Also, my hip did not ache and when I stood up to walk around the room at the end there was a big difference in how I walked and felt! It is very hard to describe. It felt “right” and comfortable and opened up. Now I am going to have a hard time parting with this DVD because it helped me so significantly when I really didn’t think I had any big need for it. I’m sure this is not something that can be done once and all is forever well. I don’t know how often to do this but I’ll start with once or twice a week. The DVD is shot in a small nondescript room with two women as the students and the teacher instructing us and also correcting them. Nothing fancy about it but the recording is good and you can see everything well. The other chapter has you do Feldenkrais & use a foam roller which I don’t have and which is why I opted to do the session with the rolled up towel. I appreciate that option because I would be annoyed if I needed a piece of equipment I don’t have in order to do this. Also, one reviewer said the DVD is in German but it is definitely not, it is in English. Worked fine in my standard DVD player and I’m so happy to have it! I do highly recommend this DVD and Feldenkrais to work on body pain. As I said I don’t have back neck or arm pain in general but this made me aware that I did have tension in my neck & improved it as well as helped my hip/walking! Also, I contacted the seller initially to ask about the return policy if it didn’t work in my DVD player and she responded quickly and the DVD arrived much faster then Amazon predicted.

Although the movements in this video are extremely gentle, and one would at first doubt that it would have any impact, it is really quite surprising that I did actually feel immediate changes. With minimal equipment needed, listening to the calm voice, and music and directions, tension in my neck and shoulders decreased and I was so much more aware of my body parts and how they are so often tight and stressed. I would never have thought about how putting a cork in my mouth while doing the movements would instantly have the effect of releasing tension in my jaw, but it did! I'd certainly recommend this video for anyone looking for a gentle introduction to the Feldenkrais method of body awareness in order to reduce pain or tension.

I feel fabulous! We need more DVDs like this to make the Feldenkrais lessons available to people who can't get to a teacher. The one star review made me think that maybe some kind of explanation of the method is needed for those without any experience with Feldenkrais. Having had the opportunity to watch many Feldenkrais therapy sessions and experience a couple myself, I knew the results we were after. I'm not sure I would even use the term "pelvic tilt" to describe the movement. It was more like "very slightly and gently mobilizing the tailbone".

Video was very good till you got to the almost the end and it stuck . I tried it on other players and it stuck in the same place. But what it taught was wonderful and has helped me a lot!

A good selection of exercises for the back, neck and arm. Gently guided through the process. Would have been nice to have some longer pauses though to work thru each phase.

Following successful lower back disc surgery sixteen months ago (wheeled into the hospital on day one and walked out day two!)I did three months of physical therapy. Wanting to improve even more and finding no Feldenkrais instructors in the Mountain State, I purchased Shara Ogin's DVD. What a treat!!I Her instructions are gentle, easy to follow, and leave my body feeling free and relaxed after each session!!

Sound routine.Problem is technical - originally not recognized at all - multiple computers with concern about possible British or European formatting.Have only had it recognized as a DVD once.

Since its in German - its difficult.... if you don't speak german - but the concept is great.