“I was skeptical at first about whether this would work for me. After
the first class I was a believer! Not only was I relaxing my jaw, but I also
found tension being released in other parts of my body. That is the wonderful
thing about the Feldenkrais Method®. You learn about how the muscles
in your body work together. As a result, you can reduce or eliminate pain you
are experiencing before that pain becomes a serious problem. I highly recommend
these classes!”
––P.L., Longmont, CO
"Al Wadleigh uses his extensive background in movement and psychology to
observe each student and adapt each session to that student’s needs. While
taking a class with Al, I was delighted to discover what one might call ‘body
wisdom.’ Our bodies have knowledge of movement that, when tapped into,
can produce healing. I have experienced an improvement in tmj pain, but more
important, I am trusting my body more, and not overriding my natural movement
with my brain. Al teaches on many levels, and I strongly endorse him."
-- R.W., Longmont, CO
The Feldenkrais for TMJ class brought me a lot of relief in jaw tension
and pain in my face and neck. The lessons really made me aware of how I habitually
held my jaw in unnatural ways. I would recommend the class to anyone with TMJ
issues.
-- Leslie Irvine, Longmont CO
I have been practicing Feldenkrais for approximately 2 years with
Al and have found great benefits. I have been diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis
for 19 years. By using such alternative types of therapy as water exercise,
stretch n' tone classes and Feldenkrais, I have found benefits that
keep me stable. I've learned so much about my body and mind through the practice
and positions that Feldenkrais teaches. I would encourage anyone,
any age, to try it.
--L. Hodge, Longmont CO
I have benefitted greatly from Al's Feldenkrais instruction. I have
attended weekly classes at the Senior Center for two years. As I look back,
the changes in my well being over that time are impressive. Before these classes,
I had recurring joint pain in various areas and made regular visits to the chiropractor.
Through Feldenkrais, I am now pain-free and have not gone to a chiropractor
in many months. The difference is also amazing in terms of the ease and flexibility
of movement.
--C. Hill, Longmont CO
We all have seen and remember the disabled senior who cried out "I've fallen
and I can't get up." It is my belief that if she had been taking Feldenkrais
classes, she wouldn't have called for help and she could have gotten up by herself.
I say this because of personal experience. When I began Feldenkrais
in June of 2005, I was literally bound by still muscles and achy bones. Over
the months, both conditions improved and I actually could get up by myself.
It wasn't an instantaneous cure and still isn't, but the gains I have made are
truly remarkable. My balance has benefitted, as has my range of motion. It's
a small miracle when you realize the interconnectedness within the elements
of your body. I recommend Feldenkrais and Al Wadleigh without reservation.
--G. Parsons, Longmont CO
I first went to the Feldenkrais classes because my muscles were weak.
I was sitting on the kitchen floor to clean out a cabinet and could not get
up. Had to crawl to a chair to pull myself off of the floor. Now getting up
from the floor is no problem. Also, I do the "grape vine" as a way to increase
balance. Doing it was very hard. Al had the class do some movement that used
the hip muscles to increase coordination. Doing the "grape vine" after that
class was a really easy thing to do. I will continue to take Al's Feldenkrais
classes as long as they are taught.
--M. Williams, Longmont CO
“Al’s gentle manner and skill with the Feldenkrais Method dovetail
into a wonderful healing experience. I left one session with literally a new
way of walking, with much more balance and ease. The Feldenkrais Method
has increased my body awareness tremendously. I highly recommend Al’s work.”
-- Dawn Kairns
“I really enjoy Al’s Awareness Through Movement® class. Each week he
guides us through simple, direct exercises and the results are outstanding.
By listening to my body and incorporating subtle changes in movement, the stress
related aches and pains in my neck and shoulders are gone. This class is very
empowering.”
-- Joelle Porter, Jumping Jack Services, LLC
“Al Wadleigh is a remarkable Feldenkrais® Practitioner. He brings extraordinary
clarity and sensitivity to his work in his precision, perception and execution.
I have experienced -- in a few sessions -- resolution to issues that I have
been working on for years. He accomplishes in a few sessions what others take
years to do. He is dynamic with his work, willing to try things outside the
box to achieve the intended results. I highly recommend Al as an expert Practitioner
who can contribute on a high level to healing, self improvement and facilitating
your goals.”
-- Bret Williamson, President, Light Stones, Inc.
“I started getting Feldenkrais work from Al Wadleigh a couple of years
ago. I’d heard that Feldenkrais was NLP of the body, identifying new
choices in neurological patterning through movement. I had studied quite a breadth
of work in the movement arts through a degree in Dance Therapy and as a Yoga
Instructor. I am also an NLP coach. I was curious (and skeptical) of what Feldenkrais
could offer me that I hadn’t experienced previously in my studies. After working
with Al for a short time, the quality of how I related to my body and to daily
movement began to change dramatically. New channels of information were opening
through my nervous system, physical trauma and pain were gently releasing. My
yoga teaching was raised to new levels as I integrated Feldenkrais
principles. As an NLP coach, I began to make greater links into mind-body patterning
and felt I had whole new dimensions that I was facilitating change through.
Al is an exceptional Feldenkrais Practitioner. He has an extensive
skill base in NLP and related fields, a generative approach to health, and a
commitment to excellence in the work that he does. He has inspired me to have
great respect for the gentle yet powerful discipline of the Feldenkrais
Method.”
-- Tess Lorraine, President, The Learning Edge
“I have suffered from pain caused by fibromyalgia, arthritis and peripheral
neuropathy for the past ten years. I have always been a very strong kinesthetic
learner and as I have thought about my experience with Al and Feldenkrais,
I have realize how very perfect this has been for me. Over the past year, Al
has taught me to pay attention to how my body responds to gentle movements.
I have learned to move with ease and comfort without pushing to a painful stretch.
I’ve become more at home in my body and have integrated mind and body into a
comfort zone I’ve never known before. I thank Al for this and his dedication
to the Feldenkrais Method and I highly recommend his sessions.”
-- Sue Wilson
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