How a Feldenkrais Practice Can Improve Body Image and Relationship with Food with Beverly Atkins

I have a saying, Embody first, Examine later.

When you're feeling like you're drowning in body image concerns or food impulses, your prefrontal cortex is shut down. This is the part of your brain where you rationalize and can think through what is going on. 

When that part of your brain is diminished, it can be much harder to try to understand what message your body is trying to send you through food cravings or body image worries.

At this point, what is often needed is non-verbal connection with your body. Your body needs support in assessing that it is safe.

In this week's episode, I chat with Beverly Atkins, Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner and the founder of Pauseture, about: 

• The impact of movement on body awareness
• Navigating body image and self perception
• Cultural influences on body image and how the practice of Feldenkrais can support in updating your experience of your body
• How to shift focus from appearance to sensation
• Understanding food behaviors through movement and nervous system attunement

You can also read the transcript to this week’s episode ​here​: https://www.stephaniemara.com/blog/feldenkrais-practice-can-improve-body-image

Lastly, the doors to the Somatic Eating® Program are officially open!!! 

Early bird pricing of $150 off goes until Tuesday, April 28th. Enter EARLY (or EARLY30 for the payment plan) at checkout at somaticeating.com.

With Compassion and Empathy, 

Stephanie Mara Fox

Keep in touch with Beverly: 

Website: https://www.pauseture.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pauseture/