Edward Yu
Using 2 mirrors for stroke, Bell’s Palsy, chronic pain and other neurological issues
Working with 2 mirrors can quickly stimulate non-habitual perception and consequently generate new neural pathways in the side of your brain affected by stroke, Bell’s Palsy, chronic pain or other neurological issues.
Using prism glasses to alter perception
When used in conjunction with the mirror technique, prism glasses can not only make you more comfortable, but alter your perception in new ways. The result is a new realm of possibilities for generating new neural pathways–ones that are divorced from habitual ways of perceiving.
A little theory behind Ramachandran & Feldenkrais
Ramachandran’s mirror work when combined with Feldenkrais can be highly effective in dealing with chronic pain, stroke & neurological issues
Using optical illusions to reduce pain and tension while improving strength and coordination
Applying Ramachandran & Feldenkrais to pain, stroke & neurological issues
Through the looking glass: simultaneous tapping can enhance optical illusions
Applying Ramachandran & Feldenkrais to pain, stroke & neurological issues
What does it mean to learn?
What is learning?
What is improvement?
What is Feldenkrais?
“To a worm in horseradish, the world is horseradish.”
-Yiddish expression
The Feldenkrais Method could be considered the art of learning how to learn or, put another way, the art of learning how to improve. Feldenkrais is in this manner a radical departure from conventional approaches to learning and improvement because [...]
Tai Chi at the Hub in West LA
Days/Times:
Wed, Fri Mornings @ 7:15-8:30am
Place:
The Hub in West LA: 2001 Barrington, just North of Olympic
Materials:
1 mat + all the grey matter between your ears
“Taichi… It’s not just people in slow motion.”
RTF: Functional Strength vs. Conventional Strength
RTF: Radically Transformative Fitness
Sharpen your mind while you strengthen your body
By Edward Yu, Certified Feldenkrais Practitionersm
A new way of thinking about fitness is emerging from age-old wisdom and the result will transform not only your physique, but your posture, gait, coordination and sense of awareness.
While conventional fitness classes are good for strengthening muscles and [...]