I have been in several minor car accidents and have had chiropractic and yoga to help regain balance. I have only taken five classes in the Feldenkrais Method and already I have more flexibility and correctness of the spine than yoga and chiropractic combined. My body is better functioning than before the accidents. Erin has helped me build a solid foundation for anything that involved balance, focus, and lengthening of the body. I was amazed at how effortless the classes were, and after only one class I noticed immediate results. –J. Webster, Niwot, CO Doing Feldenkrais helps remind me to rest, to slow down, and to take care of myself. It's a great to feel the release of new movement in my body. Feldenkrais helps me know myself. --E. Hansen, Boulder, CO I just want to let you know how amazing I am finding this work. I have been having neck and shoulder pain for a year and a half. I am a yoga instructor and a Pilates instructor and an ex-personal trainer, and I find that this work is giving me the first relief in many months. I have spent too much money and too much time on therapies and gimmicks that did not work. You are amazing to work with. I have never met a practitioner as dedicated to the work you do as you are. I look forward to future sessions with you and more and more relief. Thank you, Erin! –Linda, Lyons, CO I was in the Thursday class this week for the first time. It blew me away! I have insomnia and although it isn't mentioned as one of the things the method helps, I am guessing that it is possible it would help with that since it seems to have an impact on every aspect of health and well-being. --F. Haertling, Boulder, CO I did it!! I walked around the museum for several hours comfortably. Thank you so much for helping me. It was a terrific day. --J.S., Boulder, CO The way Erin presents and builds the lessons by gently leading you through the suggestions for movements and observations is extensive and engaging. Her approach promotes connections and comprehension. I join the many who must benefit from the expertise and caring Erin brings to her work and to her life. –Teacher, Thornton, CO I have been attending Erin's classes for 14 months because of a severe hip problem (my right hip movement is quite restricted and painful). Within a short time after attending the Feldenkrais classes, my hip mobility improved and my pain diminished more and more! At this point I would find it impossible to be without my weekly dose of classes because I am continuously becoming more aware of how to use my body more effectively thus keeping me more relaxed (physically, emotionally and mentally). From the start I was astonished of the immense benefits! With each class, I learn more about the interconnectedness of my entire body; i.e. by moving my head or shoulder in a new way, my entire body feels more aligned and balanced. During my daily activities I am using my body in a more harmonious way because I tend to integrate my entire body rather than just approaching it in fragmented. --G. Smith, Boulder, CO After my spinal surgery at age 70 I thought that holding my back as stationery as possible was the best way the avoid pain. What an astonishing concept to realize that movement of the body was actually beneficial!! And Erin is a marvelous teacher; she proceeds at the pace you request and always explains the reason for what she is doing. --S. Schaefer, Boulder, CO Learning Feldenkrais has given me a renewed respect for my body and what my body can do to help me get through my days if only I take the time to listen. Feldenkrais has slowed me down and has offered me alternative constructive ways to deal with the stress in my life. I'm very grateful to have found this method and to have found Erin. --D. Debella, Boulder, CO Since I haven't had a session with you in a while, I have become more aware of the difference I felt when working with you. During the weekly sessions I was feeling more efficient in my movements throughout the day. I am sensory defensive, and feel tension and anxiety when overstimulated. You taught me how to re-habituate my breathing patterns which quickly changes my focus and calms my nervous system when I am overwhelmed. This makes life more enjoyable for me! --K. Blackwood, Boulder, CO I was having trouble crossing my arms and taking my sports bra off. After a session with Erin I was able to do this without any pain or difficulty. Lately when running downhill I find my legs won't just flow down the hill. They behave as though I have the brakes on and hold myself back from truly running down the hill. Working with Erin in a private session and this miraculously went away. I was able to simply run downhill with my legs continually turning over. --J. Hagen, Golden, CO This holiday season, our family of ten gathered together at our daughter's house in Kansas City. As a group activity, we decided to go ice skating. I (approaching 70) agreed to skate. Not having been on ice skates for 25 years or more, I was somewhat fearful of falling. I started out very cautious and stiff. All of a sudden, I had a Feldenkrais awe/aww moment and started engaging my movements by focusing on my ribs and torso which allowed me to be more fluid and relaxed. I can truly say that my participation in the Feldenkrais method has given me new ways to enjoy life. --B. Neighbors, Erie, CO The magic of this work continues to gift me. Left sacral area finding a place somewhat downward. Right rib cage also seeking their place. Thank you, again and again. --Performings arts teacher, Boulder, CO That was a great workshop on Saturday. Although my lower back was stiff when I left and I thought “uh oh, I hope this doesn’t last, or get worse overnight”, overnight all my back pain disappeared! Monday morning I felt fine until I got stressed at work and my back started to hurt again. So at the end of my Nia class, I did a bit of movement from that last lesson we did. Now it’s Tuesday morning and I HAVE NO BACK PAIN. Yay! You rock! Feldenkrais rocks! --K. Wegner, Arvada, CO In my Feldenkrais sessions with Erin I have achieved so much more balance and ease of movement. Historically I had years of pain and limitation from accidents and surgeries. This method-- and Erin in particular-- is so honoring of my body and how it has adapted. She is extremely gentle, and has empowered me with new strategies to increase movement and stability. Rather than focusing on problems to fix or limitations to heal, the language and focus have been on mechanics and giving my body new strategies to draw from. I am thrilled with how much movement I have recovered and how much I am able to participate in life now! Thank you, Erin!" --Eileen, Westminster, CO My experience with Erin has been a true gift. She is a patient, gentle, non-judgmental, and insightful Feldenkrais practitioner. My experience of Feldenkrais is that it is a subtle, deep modality to unwind non-working ways of moving my body. With Feldenkrais consistently applied, I walk and hike easier as I am more relaxed, and my energy is conserved. I recommend Erin to anyone who wants to create a wiser, more relaxed, pain-free body! --Life Coach and music teacher, Westminster, CO For the first time in years I can reach into the cabinets on my own to put the dishes away instead of stacking them on the counter for my husband. And when my brother came to town for a visit, I was able to give him a huge bear hug! You should have seen his eyes! He couldn’t believe I could use my arms again. --Phyllis, Westminster, CO I had three hours of complete pain relief in my left shoulder after the session! I think this is the right track for my body. I also slept on my back for part of the night. Thank you so much for your expertise, caring and help. --Irene, Arvada, CO I'm thoroughly middle aged and have enjoyed running and competing at the masters level for the past seventeen years. But two years ago a happy pattern began to change. Typical injuries and irritations were lingering. But all the good feelings that have come from running, I don't want to let that go just yet. So here I am two years later, and I see that glow and power and that free flowing light consistently among the Feldenkrais practitioners I've been fortunate enough to be around. And I'm feeling like some of that is rubbing off on me. Where the pain has gone and will not come back, where the movements are becoming increasingly smooth and easy because I've rewired the neuro-muscular system, it seems I'm also rewiring my spirit. --B.H., Boulder, CO * * * More stories from the North American Feldenkrais Guild Home | Classes & Workshops | Private Sessions | About Feldenkrais | About Erin | Testimonials | Articles | Press Erin Ferguson, MA, GCFP | 3333 Iris Avenue, Suite 203 | Boulder, CO 80301 | 720.284.4306 | erin@ boulderfeldenkrais.com |
