How well do you know yourself in this very moment? Perhaps you’re aware of tension in your neck, discomfort in your shoulder, or your current mood and energy level. But how does this awareness shape your thoughts, emotions, and the actions you take next?

Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement (ATM) lessons not only challenge long-standing movement habits but also influence how we feel, engage in self-talk, and respond to life’s unfolding situations.

While intelligent movement is valuable in itself, this week we’ll explore how intelligent movement can foster more intelligent behavior—how small shifts in physical awareness can ripple into greater emotional balance, clearer thinking, and more intentional actions.

The connection between our psychology and sensorimotor system is profound: • Conserving energy can reduce fatigue and elevate mood. • Regulating the autonomic nervous system influences how we handle stress. • Enhancing perceptual awareness sharpens cognitive abilities—since cognition is rooted in perception. • Greater bodily awareness and self-expression can shape our sense of identity. • Shifts in body image can lead to new beliefs about what we are capable of achieving.

Through this week’s lessons, you will uncover how movement can serve as a pathway to affect psychological states and ways of thinking.