The motor skills of those with neurological conditions can be improved, sometimes to a remarkable extent, with help of somatic practices like Feldenkrais, Anat Baniel Method, Jeremy Krauss Approach, Hanna Somatics and Alexander Technique, as well as by engaging in sports, dance, martial arts, qigong, and/or yoga. This video produced by CBS’s Leslie Stahl reveals the benefits of boxing training for Parkinson’s patients.
Category Archives: Neurological Issues
Using prism glasses to alter perception
When used in conjunction with the mirror technique, prism glasses can not only make you more comfortable, but alter your perception in new ways. The result is a new realm of possibilities for generating new neural pathways–ones that are divorced from habitual ways of perceiving.
Through the looking glass: simultaneous tapping can enhance optical illusions
Applying Ramachandran’s ideas to pain, stroke & neurological issues
Using 2 mirrors to work with stroke, chronic pain and neurological issues
Using 2 mirrors for stroke, Bell’s Palsy, chronic pain and other neurological issues
Working with 2 mirrors can quickly stimulate non-habitual perception and consequently generate new neural pathways in the side of your brain affected by stroke, Bell’s Palsy, chronic pain or other neurological issues.
Using optical illusions to reduce pain and tension while improving strength and coordination
Applying ideas from Ramachandran & Feldenkrais to pain, stroke & neurological issues
A little theory behind Ramachandran & Feldenkrais
Ramachandran’s mirror work when combined with Feldenkrais can be highly effective in dealing with chronic pain, stroke & neurological issues.