Norman Doidge's 2015 work highlights Moshé Feldenkrais's significant contributions to understanding brain plasticity and movement awareness. Feldenkrais emphasized the importance of slow movements, which contribute to creating new neural pathways—a concept he explored as early as 1949. His training in judo highlighted slow movement as essential to mastering the skill and cultivating awareness. Feldenkrais's insights extended to tai chi, where movements are practiced at a deliberate pace, illustrating how slower actions foster greater control and understanding of the body's mechanics.
The delay between thought and action is the basis for awareness.
Feldenkrais is referred to as "one of the first neuroplasticians" who was writing about brain plasticity as early as 1949.
Slow movements were considered an absolute and immutable part of the entire judo training ethos.
People learning tai chi practice their movements at glacial speed, with virtually no physical effort.
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