Acclaim for The Feldenkrais
Method
"Feldenkrais has studied the body in movement with a
precision that I have found nowhere else."
—Peter
Brook, Film and Stage Director
"Dr. Moshe FeldenkraisÕ method will be of great benefit
to all of humanity. From my own experience I know the remarkable results
achieved."
—David
Ben-Gurion, First Prime Minister of Israel
"I
have long been intrigued by this subtle form of retraining the
nervous
system, which I recommend to patients whose movement has been
restricted by injury, cerebral palsy, stroke, fibromyalgia, or chronic pain. I
find it to be much more useful than standard physical therapy. I also believe
that the Feldenkrais Method can help older people achieve greater range of
motion and flexibility, and help all of us feel more
comfortable in our
bodies."
—Andrew Weil, M.D., Author of ÔSpontaneous HealingÕ and
ÔNatural Health, Natural MedicineÕ
"After
just a few moments of the Feldenkrais exercises, people often find themselves,
as if by magic, easily doing things with their bodies that they never thought
possible."
—New
Age Magazine
"The
Feldenkrais exercises are ingenious."
—Yehudi
Menuhin, Famed Violinist
"My
son was severely neurologically injured in an athletic accident. David was able
to do what no one else could do. I have witnessed the benefits of the
Feldenkrais Method and the results are amazing. I now have my
healthy
normal child again."
—Myra
Baltra, Bensalem, PA
"I
can't say enough good things about the Feldenkrais Method. I believe its made
the difference between continuing my competitive running career and retiring
prematurely."
—Chris Boyd, 1992 US Track National
Champion (5,000 meters)
"After
suffering a serious stroke 10 years ago, my doctor told me I would never walk
again. Thanks to David Zemach-Bersin and the Feldenkrais Method I am still
walking today."
—Dora Good, M.A.
"The
Feldenkrais Method has had remarkable success in a wide range of complaints
ranging from the debilitating to the merely nagging."
—Science
Digest
"Dr.
Moshe Feldenkrais has developed a system that is many years ahead of
conventional medical understanding. Martin Rossman, M.D., Author Following the
program with Feldenkrais, patients showed significant improvement in their
levels of pain, decreased numbers of medications, and increased quality of
life."
— American Journal of Pain Management (January 1999)
"After
years of back problems, the Feldenkrais Method has given me the ability to
remain free of pain. They are by far the most effective and pleasurable
exercises I have ever done."
—Joseph Botkin, M.A.
"Feldenkrais
represents a revolution in human health."
—Smithsonian
Magazine
"One
of the most exciting developments in the field of mind-body co-ordination is
the work of Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais."
—Elmer
Green, Ph.D., Menninger Foundation
"The
Feldenkrais Method has shown me how to balance my body and improve my
flexibility."
—Chris Dudley, NBA Player, New York Knicks
Team
"The
Feldenkrais Method is the most sophisticated and effective method
I have
seen for the prevention and reversal of deterioration of function."
—Margaret
Mead, Ph.D., Anthropologist
"The
Feldenkrais Method has allowed me to play pain free golf,
without
worrying about injury."
—Duffy
Waldorf, PGA Tour Golfer
"The
Feldenkrais Method is a remarkable, quick, and effective way to
alleviate
muscular tension and discomforts."
—James
Rice, M.D.
"The Feldenkrais
Method is a discipline for those who look for the glow of their physical and
mental life."
—Michael McClure, Obie Ward Winning
Playwright and Poet.