Sex-The
Feldenkrais®Way for Women, The Tidal Forces of Sex (12 Tracks,
63 minutes)
and Sex-The Feldenkrais®Way
for Men & Women, Discover Your Sexual Presence, Touch, Curiosity and Satisfaction
(11 Tracks, 76 minutes)
audio tracks narrated by Donna Ray, M.A., M.F.T. $16.95 each.
Donna Ray is a psychotherapist and a 20 year practitioner of the Feldenkrais
technique. Both audio tracks are based on the teachings and work of Dr. Moshe
Feldenkrais. She explains on Track 1 of both CDs the history and background
of the Feldenkrais Method® as well as the development of her program,
relating awareness through movement (Feldenkrais philosophy) with sexual
performance to enhance the sexual experience. The focus is on slow, gentle,
rhythmical movements to promote a decrease in muscle tension, increase in body
awareness and body image, and encourage attention to the present all in a non-threatening
environment in order to increase sensitivity and experience the satisfaction
of orgasms.
Both CDs are formatted similarly with an explanation of the pubococcygeus (PC)
muscle’s location and action followed by 4 distinct lessons ranging from 10-20
minutes. The lessons are structured, progressive, and easy to understand. However,
the movements included in the program may require varying amount of time and
practice based on individual learning and there is no evidence or research that
proves these techniques will work. The narration guides the individual through
various poses and positions. The majority of the positions in Sex-The Feldenkrais®Way
for Women are in hooklying, while Sex-The Feldenkrais®Way for Men
& Women alternate between seated, semi-reclined, and supine positions. Varying
combinations of PC contractions, pelvic rocking, pelvic circles, bridging, and
deep breathing to name a few techniques are utilized to introduce a feeling
of relaxation and heighten pelvic floor awareness. Both CDs are accompanied
by light guitar music that plays intermittently between lessons.
These CDs are clearly patient focused. There is no research cited in the material
sent or during the audio narration. These CDs are wonderful resources for audio
guided imagery of pelvic floor muscle awareness / relaxation and overall general
muscle awareness. The CDs are focused on increasing sexual pleasure. There is
no specific reference to pelvic pain or pelvic floor muscle spasm although it
does appear that it might be helpful for this patient population. Easy to understand,
the portability of a CD allows the individual to use it in the comfort of their
own home or as an adjunct to a therapeutic treatment program.
Ting-Ting Kuo, PT, DPT, WCS, CLT
New York, NY
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Sex-The
Feldenkrais Way for Women, The Tidal Forces of Sex
Sex-The Feldenkrais
Way for Men & Women, Discover Your Sexual Presence, Touch, Curiosity and Satisfaction
