Long time since I have posted here.
Lots going on and looking forward to new discoveries of 2011. Building new friendships and relationships with others.
A few things:
If you are interested in more information or joining a 58 day challenge to better health follow this link - http://healthybodymoves.ning.com/events/58-day-challenge-to-better You may pick the next 58 days to start!
I am hosting a Workshop on Healthy Feet January 29th, still a few spaces available! To learn more about it or join follow this link http://healthybodymoves.ning.com/events/happy-feet
A friend of mine is involed with a Great Health Debate February 6th. For more information follow this link:
http://www.1shoppingcart.com/app/?Clk=4096747
I would like to share with you 3 things I am grateful for this week!
1. That I have a wonderful family and friends to keep me inspired and excited about being a part of their lives. This includes my youngest son whom just started College this week. Will be very interesting to see how he starts to develop and grow from this experience.
2. That my health has been good through this year even though many have been very ill with whatever illnesses are around. I believe eating mostly raw, adding oil of oregano and green smoothies to my daily regime has been most helpful.
3. All the wonderful emails I get from those that study food and nutition. Like Kevin Gianni and David Wolfe. They keep me learning and sharing what I learn with others. I love making my raw chocolate and sharing the ideas of recipes with others.
Wishing you a wonderful week!
Karen Toth
P.S. I noticed most newsletters were not open, so I will post articles and activities here on this blog site. Please make yourself a member and receive updates as they happen.
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Does doing Feldenkrais compliment other modalities?
Feldenkrais can be used with many other modalities. It creates more awareness in the way you move and think.
For example when I first started my Feldenkrais training, I had to reduce the amount of weights I would lift. Over time I was able to pick up a weight that was more then I was used to lifting without effort. When my ankles started moving better I could jump with no stress or strain on my knees.
If you are doing other modalities to reduce pain such as massage therapy, acupuncture, chiropractic, physiotherapy it is best to do the other methods first followed by the Feldenkrais Method.
The Feldenkrais Method is done with slow, small, non-evasive movements. There is usually no pain attached to these movements as the movements are done in a way that works with your body, not against it. You start where you are at and find other ways to get to where you want to go.
There may be pain after the lesson, however it is short-lived and usually the next day you can move much better then before seeing a Feldenkrais Practitioner.
You will also find you can run, golf, ski, sleep, walk, move in yoga, pilates better. Awareness Through Movement or Functional Integration Lessons will give you better balance as well.
Those that notice the small changes will be the ones that benefit the most.
Karen Toth
For example when I first started my Feldenkrais training, I had to reduce the amount of weights I would lift. Over time I was able to pick up a weight that was more then I was used to lifting without effort. When my ankles started moving better I could jump with no stress or strain on my knees.
If you are doing other modalities to reduce pain such as massage therapy, acupuncture, chiropractic, physiotherapy it is best to do the other methods first followed by the Feldenkrais Method.
The Feldenkrais Method is done with slow, small, non-evasive movements. There is usually no pain attached to these movements as the movements are done in a way that works with your body, not against it. You start where you are at and find other ways to get to where you want to go.
There may be pain after the lesson, however it is short-lived and usually the next day you can move much better then before seeing a Feldenkrais Practitioner.
You will also find you can run, golf, ski, sleep, walk, move in yoga, pilates better. Awareness Through Movement or Functional Integration Lessons will give you better balance as well.
Those that notice the small changes will be the ones that benefit the most.
Karen Toth
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Pelvic floor! Natural remedies for your health!
There are many, many different movements we can do for our health! Pelvic floor health can be improved by awareness of how you are doing the moves. Side effects may include less pain in your back, neck and shoulders and more strength throughout your body!
This month find a comfortable place to I will lay on you back with your knees bent, feet standing. bring your right knee in align it so the leg is coming straight out of you hip joint. Bend the knee and let the front of you leg and foot fold down so your calf is touching the back of your thigh. Place your hand on your knee and start making little circles. This will be the top of you leg (ball and socket joint) moving inside your pelvis. Make about 10 circles one way and 10 the other way.
Notice which way the circles were easier, if they were circular or another shape. Put you foot back on the floor and notice the difference from one side to the other.
Repeat other side. Notice any changes. It is the perception of differences that make small changes to your overall wellbeing.
For any of these movement lessons if there is pain, stop and visualize.
Have a great month and if you have any comments or questions please contact me at
karen@healthybodymoves.com
Sign up for my free newsletter at www.healthybodymoves.com
Karen Toth
This month find a comfortable place to I will lay on you back with your knees bent, feet standing. bring your right knee in align it so the leg is coming straight out of you hip joint. Bend the knee and let the front of you leg and foot fold down so your calf is touching the back of your thigh. Place your hand on your knee and start making little circles. This will be the top of you leg (ball and socket joint) moving inside your pelvis. Make about 10 circles one way and 10 the other way.
Notice which way the circles were easier, if they were circular or another shape. Put you foot back on the floor and notice the difference from one side to the other.
Repeat other side. Notice any changes. It is the perception of differences that make small changes to your overall wellbeing.
For any of these movement lessons if there is pain, stop and visualize.
Have a great month and if you have any comments or questions please contact me at
karen@healthybodymoves.com
Sign up for my free newsletter at www.healthybodymoves.com
Karen Toth
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Five Reasons to do Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement Lessons for back pain!
Chronic back pain is often due to poor posture, injuries, or muscular tension, and can profoundly impact your quality of life. Try Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement Lessons for a proactive, natural approach that can help prevent further injury and lessen the symptoms of current back pain.
1. Engage your body, mind and spirit; in slow and small movements allowing for change and improvements quickly. By using the slow small movements it quiets the parasympathetic nervous system which will reduce muscular tension.
2. Learn new movement patterns that will improve your organization, using less muscular effort and reduce stress. With less stress on the joints and muscles you will walk better, sleep better and enjoy life with more vitality.
3. Become more aware of where your body is in space creating better balance, better acture (moving posture as we are not statues) and overall flow of movement for the entire span of your life.
4. Create more strength and flexibility; increase blood flow, release your diaphragm to allow breathing to be easier and deeper - all of which can be beneficial for your back.
5. Use visualization techniques to see as much as your spine as you can. You may be surprised at how much of your spine is missing in your brain. Those parts that are missing may be where the pain is. Continue this visualization daily to see the changes that start to occur!
Learn how by using these principles you will create less muscular stress which can provide you with less pain and strain, better sleep to empower you to enjoy a better quality of life.
Karen Toth
1. Engage your body, mind and spirit; in slow and small movements allowing for change and improvements quickly. By using the slow small movements it quiets the parasympathetic nervous system which will reduce muscular tension.
2. Learn new movement patterns that will improve your organization, using less muscular effort and reduce stress. With less stress on the joints and muscles you will walk better, sleep better and enjoy life with more vitality.
3. Become more aware of where your body is in space creating better balance, better acture (moving posture as we are not statues) and overall flow of movement for the entire span of your life.
4. Create more strength and flexibility; increase blood flow, release your diaphragm to allow breathing to be easier and deeper - all of which can be beneficial for your back.
5. Use visualization techniques to see as much as your spine as you can. You may be surprised at how much of your spine is missing in your brain. Those parts that are missing may be where the pain is. Continue this visualization daily to see the changes that start to occur!
Learn how by using these principles you will create less muscular stress which can provide you with less pain and strain, better sleep to empower you to enjoy a better quality of life.
Karen Toth
Monday, May 31, 2010
Pelvic Floor Movements Better then Kegal exercises!
Want a healthy pelvis? Willing to try a few small moves to change the pelvic floor muscles?
Most people do not realize the amount of muscles that are attached to the tail bone. Sometimes a tight tailbone will cause incontinence. Let us focus on three small movements you can do with your tail that will make some interesting changes in your body!
For all these exercises you can think in your imagination or physically do them. They will be small and possibly not even be felt or noticed to begin with.
1. go to the part of your body at the end of the spine, the tailbone. Imagine or do move it closer to your pubic bone and further away. Do this 20 or 30 times per day.
2. this time think or move your tail like a dog waging his tail side to side. It will be small or not at all to begin with.
3. think of your tail and make a circle with you tail. Go 20 times around one way and switch directions.
Just try and see how this can change your pelvic floor to allow for more movement.
Karen Toth www.healthybodymoves.com
Most people do not realize the amount of muscles that are attached to the tail bone. Sometimes a tight tailbone will cause incontinence. Let us focus on three small movements you can do with your tail that will make some interesting changes in your body!
For all these exercises you can think in your imagination or physically do them. They will be small and possibly not even be felt or noticed to begin with.
1. go to the part of your body at the end of the spine, the tailbone. Imagine or do move it closer to your pubic bone and further away. Do this 20 or 30 times per day.
2. this time think or move your tail like a dog waging his tail side to side. It will be small or not at all to begin with.
3. think of your tail and make a circle with you tail. Go 20 times around one way and switch directions.
Just try and see how this can change your pelvic floor to allow for more movement.
Karen Toth www.healthybodymoves.com
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Feet First!
Good Morning!
Today is bright and sunny, the Sunday of the May long weekend. I am in the mood to write before I head out the door to walk!
I just listened to Randy Pausch Last Lecture again! What an inspiration he is to me. I am so blessed that I do have good mentors and friends in my life, always getting me to raise the bar in how I think, feel and move!
I was just reading a post on how we need to be more deverse in how we think about the environment and some of the natural disasters that are happening. There is a larger plan, a plan that is beyond human knowledge, but can bring countries and peoples together to help others in need. It was a spiritual message from a small interview from the Dalia Lama! Honest, truthful and transparent! These are ways to reduce human created problems. Honesty, truthfullness and transparency what a beautiful way to live!
So about getting your "feet first"! When you wake up in the morning how do your feet feel? Are they awake, sleeping, numb, tingling? When you first step out of your bed onto your feet, do you even notice them.
What if you started to gently touch your toes with your hands, touch your big toe feel how it moves side to side, gently twist it to see how it twists right and left, as you twist your big toe, lengthen it a bit! Just notice how much more awareness you have of this toe now!
Repeat with the next toe, slowly, gently and with attention. Do the same on the other foot, notice any small differences from one foot or toe to the other.
Now get up, walk around and notice your feet! You may even notice your legs, hips, back, neck and shoulder in a different way!
You can repeat this every day if you like!
Have a wonderful day!
Karen Toth
Today is bright and sunny, the Sunday of the May long weekend. I am in the mood to write before I head out the door to walk!
I just listened to Randy Pausch Last Lecture again! What an inspiration he is to me. I am so blessed that I do have good mentors and friends in my life, always getting me to raise the bar in how I think, feel and move!
I was just reading a post on how we need to be more deverse in how we think about the environment and some of the natural disasters that are happening. There is a larger plan, a plan that is beyond human knowledge, but can bring countries and peoples together to help others in need. It was a spiritual message from a small interview from the Dalia Lama! Honest, truthful and transparent! These are ways to reduce human created problems. Honesty, truthfullness and transparency what a beautiful way to live!
So about getting your "feet first"! When you wake up in the morning how do your feet feel? Are they awake, sleeping, numb, tingling? When you first step out of your bed onto your feet, do you even notice them.
What if you started to gently touch your toes with your hands, touch your big toe feel how it moves side to side, gently twist it to see how it twists right and left, as you twist your big toe, lengthen it a bit! Just notice how much more awareness you have of this toe now!
Repeat with the next toe, slowly, gently and with attention. Do the same on the other foot, notice any small differences from one foot or toe to the other.
Now get up, walk around and notice your feet! You may even notice your legs, hips, back, neck and shoulder in a different way!
You can repeat this every day if you like!
Have a wonderful day!
Karen Toth
Sunday, April 4, 2010
Miracles, Miracles and More Miracles!
The human body is just so amazing and fasincating!
The way through movement one can be one way and after a 45 minute lesson that way of being has changed. Out of pain, a shift of awareness, feeling a part of you that you could not feel before.
All this is what happened to one of my children while in Edmonton! She for the first time in her two years of life, has more control over her head.
For most of her life her head would just fall backwards! Now, thanks to her great skill for learning she can bring her head forward. I found it totally amazing how she just took this stimulation and turned it into information that has impowered her to feel not only her head, but more of her the upper part of her spine and connect it down to her pelvis.
When she first started to roll over, she would fling over by using her head. Now, she rolls through her spine and lets her legs, arms and head come along for the ride.
This little girl always amazes me! She is not the only one, but she takes all in and uses it. My dream or vision was to see her crawl, but she first has to feel her spine, her head and her pelvis. That is what she is doing now.
While on her belly she is now for the first time in her life, reaching for objects. Things that are taken for granted with most children. What miracles will present themselves next time seeing her, I don't know, but I do know that she takes the information and uses it the way her brain needs to funtction to get to the next level!
Have a wonderful Easter Weekend!
Karen Toth
P.S. Karen is off to California to study with Anat Baniel in her 4th Childrens Mastery April 10 -18.
In this segment we will focus on:
1. Coming up to standing, and standing.
2. Transitions: How to evoke successful transitions from position to position.
Understanding how to work with transitions such as, moving from lying to sitting, and sitting to squatting, and squatting to standing, and how transitions are utilized by the brain to master the next “developmental stage” or “developmental milestone.”
3. Walking – knowing when and how.
4. Understanding and working with the relationships between earlier functions and later, higher functions.
5. How to utilize increasingly more challenging TMLs to enhance the child's learning process and move the child to his/her next level - next transformation.
6. How to apply the Anat Baniel Method in helping the child with academic/conceptual challenges, such as learning to read, write, math etc.
7. Applying Anat Baniel Method principles and techniques for working with emotions and behavioral challenges.
8. When and how to use adaptive devices. Applying Anat Baniel Method theory and thinking in deciding whether to adopt or reject such equipment.
9. Live demonstrations: Anat will be working on a variety of different children in class.
10. DVDs of FS lessons with children will be shown during breaks.
11. Daily TMLs, lectures, demonstrations, practice, and discussions are all part of the training and the basis for the practitioners' learning and understanding all of the above. In addition, the practitioner will experience further growth and transformation within themselves as a result.
The way through movement one can be one way and after a 45 minute lesson that way of being has changed. Out of pain, a shift of awareness, feeling a part of you that you could not feel before.
All this is what happened to one of my children while in Edmonton! She for the first time in her two years of life, has more control over her head.
For most of her life her head would just fall backwards! Now, thanks to her great skill for learning she can bring her head forward. I found it totally amazing how she just took this stimulation and turned it into information that has impowered her to feel not only her head, but more of her the upper part of her spine and connect it down to her pelvis.
When she first started to roll over, she would fling over by using her head. Now, she rolls through her spine and lets her legs, arms and head come along for the ride.
This little girl always amazes me! She is not the only one, but she takes all in and uses it. My dream or vision was to see her crawl, but she first has to feel her spine, her head and her pelvis. That is what she is doing now.
While on her belly she is now for the first time in her life, reaching for objects. Things that are taken for granted with most children. What miracles will present themselves next time seeing her, I don't know, but I do know that she takes the information and uses it the way her brain needs to funtction to get to the next level!
Have a wonderful Easter Weekend!
Karen Toth
P.S. Karen is off to California to study with Anat Baniel in her 4th Childrens Mastery April 10 -18.
In this segment we will focus on:
1. Coming up to standing, and standing.
2. Transitions: How to evoke successful transitions from position to position.
Understanding how to work with transitions such as, moving from lying to sitting, and sitting to squatting, and squatting to standing, and how transitions are utilized by the brain to master the next “developmental stage” or “developmental milestone.”
3. Walking – knowing when and how.
4. Understanding and working with the relationships between earlier functions and later, higher functions.
5. How to utilize increasingly more challenging TMLs to enhance the child's learning process and move the child to his/her next level - next transformation.
6. How to apply the Anat Baniel Method in helping the child with academic/conceptual challenges, such as learning to read, write, math etc.
7. Applying Anat Baniel Method principles and techniques for working with emotions and behavioral challenges.
8. When and how to use adaptive devices. Applying Anat Baniel Method theory and thinking in deciding whether to adopt or reject such equipment.
9. Live demonstrations: Anat will be working on a variety of different children in class.
10. DVDs of FS lessons with children will be shown during breaks.
11. Daily TMLs, lectures, demonstrations, practice, and discussions are all part of the training and the basis for the practitioners' learning and understanding all of the above. In addition, the practitioner will experience further growth and transformation within themselves as a result.
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