My Life in Motion: A Student of Ido Portal and Moshe Feldenkrais

[@ineverydaymovement]

This is so impressive! I'm a long-term Ashtanga yoga practitioner, and I'm deeply inspired by the movement philosophies of the Feldenkrais Method and Ido Portal. So enjoyable to find the connections between movement, body, mind, and behavioral dynamics. I'm also a big fan of Bruce Lee. Over time, I've realized that athletic training often focuses on efficiently selecting athletes for competition, which contrasts starkly with the goal of normal people who seek to use their bodies more economically and maintain good physical abilities over a longer period. I'm about to join a beginner's surfing class and I'm excited about the new insights and experiences it will bring. 🌊✨

[@peterk3028]

You are a badass. I was impressed with all of the disciplines you have tried. Athletic expression is beauty.

[@justinappenzeller850]

Hi Robin. I studied Feldenkrais’ method off and on for 10 years in NYC and dabbled in the Alexander technique. Came to these after having tried to develop a running practice but instead developed pain with walking or even standing, rooted in chronic movement patterns of course. After 6 months my pain was significantly improved, and after years of practice I’d gained confidence that I could move myself out of almost any physically limiting pain. Now, I’m active in many areas, though no professional athlete. I appreciate your perspective and agree 100% about the intersection of soft and hard, rarely, if ever, have I seen this expressed so clearly. Feldenkrais awareness and practices help keep me physically and mentally “flexible” so that injuries don’t stop me from participating in sport, running, kayaking, cycling, etc... I have greater body awareness and control in general. I think it is assumed that Feldenkrais is a soft practice, but it was Moishe’s roots in martial arts and sports that started him on the journey.

[@robinpzander]

Hi Justin - Thanks for this note, and congratulations on the progress. Really excited that you have seen so much success and mobility. Keep going!

[@analicearmbruster6441]

this is great thank you so much for sharing!i find myself trying to 'fit into' a practice or dicipline but in reality, as you greatly put, it's just my practice and i pull things from different things. thanks for reminding us thats ok, its great in fact!

[@robinpzander]

Thanks for sharing! Love that you are coming to embrace your own practice.

[@tfjzz]

thank you Robin, for sharing your story...it is always great to find inspiration in people like you..

[@robinpzander]

Thanks!

[@ZenDragonYoutubeChannel]

Thanks for sharing, it's always cool to hear of someone's journey like this.

[@robinpzander]

Thanks!

[@yoskor3126]

amazing story, and truly inspiring. kudos.

[@robinpzander]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@skiesarepaintings]

Robin is one of the most interesting and inspiring people out there!

[@robinpzander]

So sweet. Thank you!

[@mr.reilly88]

Love this. Amazing. 🙏🏾

[@robinpzander]

Thanks Michael!

[@vladimirnikolov2269]

amazingly and beautifuly conveyed

[@robinpzander]

Thank you!

[@paraworth]

Your body is your home. From weightlifting to paragliding onto Qui gong and calisthenics. Move walk run tumble play.

[@onlycubedude5902]

Great Video! Keep it up!

[@robinpzander]

Thank you!

[@cureforintroversion1262]

Very insprirational.

[@robinpzander]

Glad it is useful!

[@moredatesmorefiber3526]

do u use the Iron Neck?

[@robinpzander]

Haven't. Do you suggest I try it!

[@moredatesmorefiber3526]

@@robinpzander yea, its pretty good

[@prideneverdies1001]

do you play dota? I saw a robin there playing once

[@robinpzander]

Never have, no!