quote:

The poets did well to conjoin music and medicine, because the office of medicine is but to tune the curious harp of man's body.

-Sir Francis Bacon (1561-1626)

Although not specifically designed for musicians, the system of movement and bodily kinesthetics developed by Ukrainian-born engineer Moshe Feldenkrais over fifty years ago appeals to many instrumentalists and vocalists. 'Awareness Through Movement' and 'Functional Integration' are the two main concepts: students are guided through precise, natural, sequences while at the same time fostering a deep awareness of how the individual is moving. Unwanted habits are identified and gradually changed into 'healthy, dynamic, patterns of motion'.

Many Feldenkrais instructors have extensive training in music and dance, and are able to help instrumentalists 'choreograph' themselves through musical pieces similar to the way a dancer would through a routine.

quote:

I think I should have no other mortal wants, if I could always have plenty of music. It seems to infuse strength into my limbs and ideas into my brain. Life seems to go on without effort, when I am filled with music.

-George Eliot (1819-1880)

From Whole Note magazine March 2005

Dear friends, amazingly this post topic could go in the Music circle, the Know-Thyself circle, the Healthy Lifestyles circle, or here in the Classic Prose circle. Well, as I have always believed, music permeates everything!

Love and light being, Teo

Thank you for these wonderful quotes Teo.
Music is food for the soul.

Rabindranath Tagore

...In the silence of night
make the flute play fully this song
that makes the planets and moon
listen in wonder...

Thank you for sharing the music quotes Teo.
Music certainly is a necessary part of our lives. It is a wonderful form of relaxation, taking us to a higher level.

Sue

Thank you Teo for another informative post.
Music gives us a lot of pleasure in our lives. It is entertaining as well as healing.

Love
Vicky

Thanks Teo! I know the healing/calming effects of music! When I can't sleep or am irritated, I turn on my Native American Flute, It calms me. When I need to clean and have no energy, I turn on Rod Stewart!! Music is food for the soul!
Love you,
Sandy

Thank you for sharing the quotes Teo.
Music is the best therapy for me.

Sincerely,
Gisele

Thank you again for the inspiring post Teo.

quote:

I think I should have no other mortal wants, if I could always have plenty of music. It seems to infuse strength into my limbs and ideas into my brain. Life seems to go on without effort, when I am filled with music.

Love,
Vicky