Beyond Movement: What FeldenkraisĀ® Really Offers #168 #awareness through movement #feldenkrais Sep 05, 2026

Most people discover the Feldenkrais MethodĀ® because they want something physical to improve. Less pain. Easier movement. Better balance. More comfortable riding.

But the changes don't necessarily stop there.

In this episode, Mary shares a personal story about chronic hip pain, an uncomfortable ph...

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Mary Debono
Can Ease and Difficulty Co-Exist? #164
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Can Ease and Difficulty Co-Exist? #164 #awareness through movement #canine mobility #equine movement #feldenkrais #human movement debono moves Aug 03, 2026

We often assume that difficulty and ease are opposites. If something feels challenging, we may push harder, tense up, judge ourselves, or avoid it altogether.

But difficulty is not the same as strain.

In this episode, Mary explores how a challenging experience can still include ease, curiosity, co...

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5 Hidden Habits That Make Movement Harder #163 #awareness through movement #canine mobility #canine movement #equine movement debono moves feldenkrais Jul 25, 2026

What if the biggest obstacles to easier movement aren't your age, arthritis, or an old injury?

In this episode, I share five surprisingly common habits that can quietly interfere with comfortable, coordinated movement for both people and animals.

You'll discover why slowing down helps your nervous...

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Slow Is Smooth, Smooth Is Fast: A Simple Practice for You and Your Animals #153 #awareness through movement #debono moves #dogs #feldenkrais #horses May 07, 2026

Autopilot is efficient, until it isn't. Most of us move through our days holding unnecessary tension, shortchanging our breath, and repeating patterns that work against us. Our horses and dogs do the same.

But there's one concept that can begin to shift all of it: slow is smooth, smooth is fast.

I...

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Are You Trying Too Hard to Help Your Dog? #151 #awareness through movement #canine #canine behavior #canine mobility #canine movement #debono moves #feldenkrais Apr 29, 2026

What if your strong desire to help your dog is making it harder to help them?

It sounds counterintuitive, but when we become attached to a specific outcome, we often bring hidden effort, worry, and mental rigidity into the interaction.

And your dog feels all of it.

In this episode, I explore why ...

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