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Becoming Taller: A Beginning
Here is a simple back-care rule: A longer spine is a happier spine. If your spine becomes shortened and the discs between the vertebrae of your spine become compressed, you are more likely to experience back pain. The problem is, gravity exerts a constant downward force on us, and interacts with our skeleton and postural habits in ways that, over time, contribute to the gradual shortening of our spine.Â
When we lose length in our spine, we also lose flexibility and ease and range of movement. The shorter our spine is, the more compressed our discs become, and the more vulnerable they are to injury. Nerves passing through a shortened spine are more likely to become pinched or irritated, and the muscles attached to it, are more likely to become strained.
Fortunately, you can restore the length and health of your spine by adding Feldenkrais lessons to your self-care regimen. In this on-demand program, David Zemach-Bersin presents a series of gentle, yet profound “gravity and time-defying” Feldenkrais lessons that you can use to regain the natural length of your spine and to reduce the wear and tear caused by asymmetrical posture and movement habits. Each lesson in this set will help you to develop better organization of your spine, and promote healthy structure, freedom of movement, and shock absorption. As David explains:
“This program is inspired by my experience of almost fifty years of working with people who have back pain. I’ve found that lengthening the spine plays a role in almost every person’s recovery from injury and pain, and helps them to improve many aspects of their posture and self-use.”
This program will help you to:
- Regain the healthy, protective length of your spine
- Improve the organization of your spine
- Feel lighter and taller
- Improve the carriage of your head and neck
- Reduce scoliosis, kyphosis, and back pain
- Reduce inflammation and compression in your discs
- Reduce asymmetrical wear and tear on your spine
- Increase your range and ease of movement
"I had a stroke of luck when I stumbled across a free online introductory Feldenkrais Access lesson. I took a few series, found the right approach for me, and kept going. Now, aches and pains collected over the years, such as wobbly ankles, a painful left knee, an Achilles tendon, and a stiff hip, have improved considerably."
-Jannis Eerelman
Program includes:
- Seven Feldenkrais lessons, plus one bonus lesson
- Five helpful short exercises
- Five Q&A sessions
- Lifetime access to recordings and option to download
- Alternative positions for lessons shown when possible
Lessons included:
- Becoming Taller, a Beginnings
- Easing into Length
- Bending for Length
- Lengthening with Awareness
- Pushing into Length
- Twisting into Length
- Walking Tall
- Bonus: Restorative Rolling
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About David
David Zemach-Bersin graduated from the first Feldenkrais training held in the U.S. He is a warm, experienced teacher, recognized for his high level of expertise and over forty-five years of dedication to the Feldenkrais Method. David has maintained a private practice since 1977. He currently directs Feldenkrais Access and has been creating programs and teaching classes and workshops online for both Feldenkrais Practitioners and the public since 2020. He lives in Farmington Valley, Connecticut.
