Today I’m answering a question that pops up from time to time from my students that goes something like this: Irene, why don’t you SHOW yourself doing the neurosensory exercise on offer in your courses and programs? This is an intentional choice, and today I wanted to take [...]
A few months ago, I posted something on Instagram that was a bit controversial, and it offended some people. Here’s a screenshot of the post: Let me be clear—I’m not here to apologize for it. I stand by what I said. AND I understand why [...]
A doctor goes to medical school. A lawyer goes to law school. A master somatic practitioner goes to…there’s really no equivalent in the worlds of somatic healing, working with trauma, and nervous system health. Yet. I’m working on changing that! But for those considering this path, I want [...]
I wanted to share a little musing on (successful) aging and (nervous system) regeneration with you today, inspired by a strange comment I got a while back. All it said was: “It’s irritating how attractive you are for your age.” Haha, well… Thanks for the compliment, I think. [...]
In 2001 and 2008, I dove deep into the practices and applications of the Feldenkrais Method and Somatic Experiencing, respectively. These two finds were life and career changing for so many reasons (I talk about this on my about page). Then last year, one of my students introduced [...]
(Truth be told) I’ve resisted doing this video for a good while now, mainly because I know each human is unique, and what is good for one person won’t necessarily be good for another. But ... a little while ago, back in May, I caught this YouTube comment [...]
When I was in university, one of my fourth year profs came up to me after a presentation I gave, and said: “You know, you really have a knack for this!” I, never having had anyone give me any praise for doing well in an academic environment, assumed [...]
If you are a yoga, dance, 5 Rhythms, Feldenkrais, meditation, and/or any other kind of teacher that guides groups of people into their body and mind via movement and mindfulness, this is for you! I’ve been a teacher of movement and mind-body awareness since 1997, so I [...]
. Have you ever had a song stuck in your head? (You go to sleep, it’s there. You wake up, still there. Then, you don’t hear it for years... but then there it is in instrumental pan flute form at the dentist office and bam, it's back in your brain!) [...]
I just got back from a few days soaking and chilling at one of my most favourite spots in the world: Breitenbush Hot Springs resort (think cute cabins without plumbing, lots of walking trails and lots of hot water and steam... ahh, the steam...). The hot springs are [...]
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