Developing sports potential and peak performancesfor Athletes or Martial Arts

A. Utiliser la Loi de Weber-Fechner pour Réduire l’Effort et Augmenter la Sensibilité

The Feldenkrais Method applies the Weber-Fechner law, which states that the perception of a stimulus is proportional to the logarithm of the stimulus intensity. By reducing the intensity of the movement, the method increases sensitivity and awareness, allowing athletes and martial artists to fine-tune their techniques and movements for optimal performance with minimal effort.

B. Encouraging Efficient Breathing

Rather than explicitly teaching how to breathe, the Feldenkrais Method focuses on helping individuals learn how not to interfere with efficient breathing. By removing obstacles and enhancing body awareness, athletes and martial artists can develop more effective and natural breathing patterns to support their performance.

C. Fostering Collaboration Between Antagonistic Muscles

The Feldenkrais Method promotes better cooperation between antagonistic muscle groups, leading to smoother, more efficient movement patterns. By teaching the body to work as a unified whole, athletes and martial artists can improve their power, speed, and agility.

D. Developing Proportional Distribution of Muscle Work

The Feldenkrais Method emphasizes the importance of distributing muscle work proportionally across the body to prevent overuse injuries and increase overall efficiency. By identifying areas of excessive muscle tension and developing more effective movement strategies, athletes and martial artists can enhance their performance while minimizing the risk of injury.

E. Harnessing the Power of the Pelvis

Understanding the pelvis as a source of power is a key concept in the Feldenkrais Method. By exploring and refining the movements of the pelvis, athletes and martial artists can tap into this power center to generate more force and improve their performance.

F. Employing Slow and Gentle Movements for Greater Efficiency

This approach supports endurance and power training by enabling athletes and martial artists to discover new ways of moving that are more effective and less energy-consuming, leading to enhanced performance.

G. Improving Flexibility, Balance, and Coordination

The Feldenkrais Method encourages the development of flexibility, balance, and coordination through a wide range of movement explorations. By increasing body awareness and fostering adaptable movement patterns, athletes and martial artists can enhance their performance and reduce the risk of injury.

H. Supporting Injury Prevention and Recovery

By increasing body awareness, identifying inefficient movement patterns, and promoting more effective strategies for movement, the Feldenkrais Method can play a crucial role in injury prevention and recovery for athletes and martial artists.