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Oct 06, 2012 | Post by: admin No Comments

Tuesday Evening ATM, 8pm moved to Little Italy

Beginning this coming Tuesday, Oct 9th, I have a new location for class at the Yoga Room in Little Italy. Why move?  Parking is free and easy and walking is convenient from university circle.  Mats, blankets, cushions are all provided.  It’s a beautiful, functional space- warm for laying on the

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Oct 02, 2012 | Post by: admin 1 Comments

PhD student doing world first research on spinal cord injuries

PhD student doing world first research on spinal cord injuries | Voxy.co.nz. Feldenkrais making new entries to prove it’s effectiveness

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Sep 12, 2012 | Post by: admin No Comments

Oberlin Fall 2012 Schedule

ATM classes begin for Fall 2012 THURSDAYS, 5:15-6pm, Solaluna Yoga, Oberlin Classes begin September 13th, $115 8 class card/ $20 drop-in, student rate $60/$10 respectively. For more info, contact the instructor, Samantha Basford Damoulakis, at 216-791-3225, samantha@clevelandmovement.com, or visit clevelandmovement.com to read more in-depth about the method. Solaluna Yoga Center. 

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Jul 19, 2012 | Post by: admin No Comments

Diligence in Action

Here is a wonderful recent NYTimes blog post about the value of optimism. I often discuss with my students what resources they have when they meet challenges. When things are good, when there is no pain, life is easy and wonderful but then uh oh when you have a back

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Jul 18, 2012 | Post by: admin 1 Comments

Power and Muscles

Where does power come from? I was recently working with a student who loves weightlifting and continues to purse this even though he has pain in his back and general allover discomfort. It can be a hard sell that muscle mass has less to do with power and strength than

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Jun 28, 2012 | Post by: admin No Comments

Move yourSELF- Intensive Weekend Workshop in Self Exploration

Intensive weekend workshop in the Feldenkrais Method Please note changes to dates and cost respectively- the Monday portioned has been cancelled Presented by Samantha Basford Damoulakis, GCFP and Russ Hall, PT, GCFP SOLALUNA YOGA 40 1/2 SOUTH MAIN STREET OBERLIN OHIO JULY27-JULY29 FRIDAY 6-9PM SATURDAY/SUNDAY 10:30AM – 4:30PM RSVP INFO@CLEVELANDMOVEMENT.COM

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Jun 15, 2012 | Post by: admin 1 Comments

Ken Robinson says schools kill creativity | Video on TED.com

If you’re not prepared to be wrong, you’ll never come up with anything original.” (Ken Robinson)

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Jun 10, 2012 | Post by: admin 1 Comments

High Heel Workshop July 7th

If you rsvp by June 30th, you will receive a coupon for a FREE drink and a chance to use your new skills at Club Isabella's restaurant.

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Jun 06, 2012 | Post by: admin No Comments

A different drummer: Stanford engineers discover neural rhythms drive physical movement | Stanford School of Engineering

Neuroscientists had once believed that the neurons that control movement send specific external information such as distance, direction and velocity to the muscles of the body. In a surprising new finding, however, researchers at Stanford University have proposed a new model that says motor neurons instead send basic rhythmic patterns

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Jun 04, 2012 | Post by: admin No Comments

Cognitive lifestyle

Did you really need another reason?  Below is a recent study comparing active, engaged peoples brain tissue and dementia.  The benefits of  a “pro-active approach to a Cognitive Lifestyle” continue to be published.  It is a challenge in modern society to have a lifestyle that supports our health- our body and

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