Neck and Back Release with 'The LazyArcher'

[@joycelawrence1396]

Wonderful lesson! Terrific cues, easy to follow directions, slow pace. I feel terrific after this practice. I will share this routine with my students. . I love the relaxed way you teach. Thanks for sharing this video with all of us.

[@JodieKrantz]

Thanks so much for your encouragement and appreciation Joyce 🌼

[@peterjurgens2226]

This is so sensuell, i m in Love!

[@ElphabaThe2nd]

I have suffered with lower back injuries for 20+ years that I usually manage with chiropractic care, and luckily haven’t had many problems in recent years, but I lifted something especially heavy and put myself out of alignment this weekend. These movements have been a lifesaver, I feel blessed to have found this, thank you 🙏🏼

[@JodieKrantz]

So glad to hear that this has helped you!

[@ElphabaThe2nd]

@@JodieKrantz this definitely helped, I’m up and walking now! I plan on making these methods a regular part of my daily routine! I’ll be following you for more! Thank You so much ☺️

[@selyemperzsa1]

Thank you Jodie. I am having terrible pain in my left shoulderblades, I can barely move, it helped me a little bit. :-)

[@JodieKrantz]

Sorry to hear about your shoulder pain. It sounds like you need some hands on treatment and assistance with diagnosis. Hope you feel better soon

[@natalag3411]

This is REALLY a good one! I’m going to return to it many times-Thank you!!!

[@JodieKrantz]

Thanks very much @natalag

[@maryanndolson6509]

wonderful series of movements

[@JodieKrantz]

Hi Maryann Thank you for your positive feedback. Just letting you know that I've been so busy for the last year as I got married as well as many other things happening in 2017. However I will soon be releasing a new series on posture. I also promise to answer any comments - promptly!!! Warm regards, Jodie

[@cheryliantorno2915]

Hi Jodie, just doing the Lazy Archer, one of my faves & wanted to check in & ask how life is treating you these days. Hope you're sitting on top of the world. I happened to hear a song on Pandora dealing with the times: covid, the shutdown & all, called When Life is Good Again. The end of the song was "and it will be good again" , so an inspiring

[@JodieKrantz]

Thanks so much for checking in Cheryl! Life is good and despite being a bit busier than I would like to be, I still find time to get out in my garden.

[@ImprovingAbility]

I love this lesson ! :-)

[@JodieKrantz]

+Feldenkrais with Alfons Thanks for your feedback. This is a great intro/ first lesson and I'm going to be using the video to help clients remember some of the movements for home practice. Even though they are not complete lessons my intention is that they act as reminders, while giving people a 'feel' for the quality of movement that is our intention in Feldenkrais.

[@taproothealing10]

Thank you for this! I'm fairly new to Feldenkrais but a PT friend recommended your video. Have a badly frozen shoulder. Am trying this along with the Freeing Neck and Shoulder. Are these appropriate for frozen shoulder? If I can't get quite into the right position, is it Ok to do the movements as closely as possible? For instance in Freeing Neck & Shoulder exercise, I can't get arm to 90 degree angle. And in this exercise I can't comfortable get palms together. Thanks so much!

[@JodieKrantz]

Hi Taproot Healing. I'm sorry for my extremely slow reply! Somehow my notifications got turned off and I didn't realise. How is your shoulder now? If you can't do the movements exactly as on the video it doesn't matter. You just do the closest you can manage comfortably. You can also use your imagination. You will know what it should feel like at 90 degrees by doing the movements with your unaffected shoulder. This can help you change your brain and reliever the pain and stiffness on the 'frozen shoulder' side. I wish you well and look out for my new series on Posture which I'll release soon. warm regards, Jodie

[@jessica_ashlee]

Have you tried bowen therapy? It works wonders for frozen shoulder!

[@cinmac3]

@@JodieKrantz can you use a pillow under shoulder or arm , turn the head the opposite way…

[@jessica_ashlee]

Hi Jodie, I just discovered Feldenkrais through your videos and absolutely adore it! I am continuing to practice it each day; do the effects compound over time like exercise? I find I revert pretty quickly in the neck and shoulders, especially. Thank you for making this available! This lazy archer video is my absolute favourite so far!

[@JodieKrantz]

So delighted to hear Jessica. At first the changes are temporary but it's great because you brought them about yourself and you can do it again! Gradually you won incorporate the changes so that they become a part of your normal movement patterns. You might not even notice this happening but you do notice that you are more comfortable and aware of your body. Welcome to the joyful, lifelong process of self discovery! All the best, Jodie 🎶❤ 😃

[@georgygumbs4403]

please explain breathing it's so imporant

[@JodieKrantz]

Great question, detailed reply on your other post Georgia G. Jodie :)

[@AY-lv6we]

Thank you for this great compact video. How many times should I do for each variation and how many times a day.?

[@JodieKrantz]

Hi there The number of repetitions isn't important, just until you feel that you've found a comfortable and easy style. What's more important is to reduce effort and focus your attention on enjoying the sensations throughout your whole body 🌼

[@sabrinab5220]

Hello my dear Jodie:) great lesson for the back ! It Will help with your video for trauma reflex behouvior ( limping) as you show on your last video ( cross ankle for better alignement ) ! All the tennis player et golf player ( asssymetric sport) Will be happy:)

[@JodieKrantz]

Hi Sabrina I'm sorry for getting out of touch! I have been very busy. Ben and I got married in 2017. We went on honeymoon to Europe includeing Paris. It was Ben's first time in Paris and he absolutely loved it!!!! We want to come back again when we have enough free time and of course the money! I have a new series on Posture that I will release very soon. I hope you are well A bientot Jodie

[@cinmac3]

i have so much tension in my upper back shoulders, chest , i would hope that videos would show both sides or part two, its hard to please everyone and yourself , but, i am trying to figure what movements would help me most at this time and it seems to make it difficult for me,,adding more stress, so

[@JodieKrantz]

That sounds difficult Cindy. I don't yet offer one-on-one consultations via video conferencing however that is something I'm hoping to offer in the future

[@cinmac3]

@@JodieKrantz Thats not my thought, Jodie. Do you know Charlie Mudock? i dont like one on one. which movement would you reccommend, for the front and back, shoulder tensions?

[@JodieKrantz]

@@cinmac3 You could try this one kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6vYmIl_aq90bcU

[@ImpulsoCreativo9322]

Question for ya. As we go from side lying to back lying, obviously our need for head support is very different. Is it bad that for those moments that we are on our back, we're still on our "higher" head support?? I hate having my neck in that position. But what would be the best "head" support for these in betweeny positions? HOPe it makes sense!

[@JodieKrantz]

Perfect sense. I find the best is a folded blanket or a couple of towels half way between the height you need on your side and the most comfortable height on your back. Make it nice and wide so you don't roll off it.

[@ImpulsoCreativo9322]

@@JodieKrantz i was thinking the same as u. Two great minds think alike

[@JodieKrantz]

I apologize for the echo on the sound track. I've worked out the problem and the next video should be a lot better. Jodie

[@JodieKrantz]

For specific lesson to improve awareness, ease and capacity for breathing, try this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/fH-spYKnlL9sgdk

[@ImpulsoCreativo9322]

What are the best movements to do consistently for tight right SCM muscle?? Thanks

[@JodieKrantz]

Hi Andrea, I would recommend the Effortless Posture Series. I'll post a link. While doing the movements focus on softening and widening your lips and tongue. This really helps the SCM to let go. Also make sure to support your head with a folded towel, especially if your tend towards a forward head posture when you're upright

[@ImpulsoCreativo9322]

@@JodieKrantz thanks so so much. I really need help with thus and yes I have jaw issues too. And the scm tightens while on compu and driving especially. Right side. Even affects nerves on my face. Will u post the link here? God bless u

[@JodieKrantz]

@@ImpulsoCreativo9322 here is part 1 of 4 kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGfCkGBugKaDebM

[@suebrown3299]

Just discovered your videos after a friend mentioned going to a Feldenkrais therapist. I have had thoracic pain for nearly 10 years and am finding your videos helpful so am so appreciative that you have made them available. Pain limits my ability to work but if I don't work I can't afford the therapy and pain relief that enables me to work or take care of my family ☹️ I have been reading about the Alexander technique and would like to know more about Feldenkrais as I think they seem complementary. Could you recommend any books? Even one you may have written?