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Abuse it and lose it is another way to look at exercise. Overdoing exercise and be at risk of a repetitive stress injury. Sports injuries are usually the result of overuse. Balanced exercise is safer and more productive.
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Placebo is powerful treatment that is safe, effective, and affordable. We screen this out in medicine, but this is not good science. Often the effect of a drug or technology is very minor compared to placebo, but we still prescribe the drug. SSRIs are all placebo according to recent studies. What we think has a profound effect on our biochemistry and...
submitted by: admin on 10/17/2013
Sleep deprivation is common and shortens life. When overwhelmed, taking a break for a few minutes will allow your brain to shift and work more effectively. Taking many short breaks a day lead to more productivity and happiness.
submitted by: admin on 10/16/2013
Sugi is Japanese for cedar tree and has connotations for holiness, eternity, and peace. Sugi touch is a hands on healing method blended from Feldenkrais and Alexander work. This gentle work can be powerful & life changing. Ofer describes what Sugi touch is and how it works.
submitted by: admin on 10/14/2013
In medicine we throw out the effect of placebo. However, it is safe, affordable, powerful treatment that works! What we believe has potent biochemical and physiological effects. Ethics of placebo are discussed too.
submitted by: admin on 09/22/2013
How we move reflects us physically, emotionally, and spiritually. It reveals how we relate to life. There are even social aspects of how it is okay to move, especially in natural movements of the hips.
submitted by: admin on 09/22/2013
There is a difference between aging and becoming dysfunctional. There are clearly advantages of getting older; wisdom, experience, knowledge, skill. Abuse and misuse of the body cause loss of function. "Use it or lose it" or "abuse it and lose it" are important perspectives of aging.
submitted by: admin on 09/19/2013
Body, mind, emotion, and spirit are merely perspectives of the holistic self. When we perceive separation there is less cooperation of between the perspectives. The interaction between body and mind becomes a skill that can be developed.
submitted by: admin on 09/19/2013
Body, mind, emotion, and spirit are perspectives of the whole person. Yet it is possible to separate the functions of each of these perspectives and look at a cooperation between the various "parts." Overriding certain actions is a choice that can stop certain processes from happening that can be valuable for us. There are differences between...
submitted by: admin on 11/22/2024
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Being in better shape makes physical activities easier. Getting into the zone is another way to do this. Effort is less with more confidence and focus. The way we practice should also include less effort.
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Replacing effort with skill gets better outcomes. Learning to move takes learning and it becomes a skill that is eventually effortless.
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A quick fix for chronic problems is not often realistic. Being consistent to neutralize our trouble is the key. Stress is another problem that takes a consistent effort. The wellness buffer and looking at underlying problems is discussed.
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Ofer describes how a Kibbutz works. Everyone who works contributes all income to the Kibbutz and it takes care of everyone. It is an endeavor of cooperation. There is also an effort to help people be self sufficient
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How we move reflects us physically, emotionally, and spiritually. It reveals how we relate to life. There are even social aspects of how it is okay to move, especially in natural movements of the hips. It reveals how we relate to life. Restricted movement is related to social reasons.
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Too much effort is not necessarily more effective and often creates a negative outcome. Sugi touch focuses on the way you move or don’t move. Removing effort helps us relax into who we are and how we express ourselves.
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Ofer Erez
Movement Specialist, SugiTouch™, Sugi Fitness™
Background
Ofer Erez has dedicated his life to learning about and teaching health, fitness and movement in the wisest, safest, most natural, and most useful ways possible. Throughout the last two decades, Ofer has taught hundreds of students the Sugi techniques for better workouts...
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Ofer was born in a Kibbutz and describes this style of living. People contribute to the welfare of the Kibbutz and the Kibbutz takes care of the people. This is a physically and emotionally safe way to live.
submitted by: admin on 11/22/2024
Not everyone ages at the same rate. Maintaining good movement is one key to staying young. The human body is accommodating; if you treat it with respect it becomes responsive. It does not involve forcing.
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Doing a little every day to deal with stress or pain is more realistic to resolve problems that have been present for a long time. It may be possible to deal with symptoms of chronic disease quickly, but the body needs time to recover.