Most lessons in the library are tagged by separate parts of the body, which is how we’re used to thinking about our physical selves. The majority will offer an opportunity to explore how each part relates to the whole.
Feldenkrais teacher Ruthy Alon called the Feldenkrais Method "family therapy" for the body.
Image from Feldenkrais Illustrated: The Art of Learning. Original quote by Moshe Feldenkrais from his book, The Potent Self.
Consider each part as an entry point to greater awareness of the interconnectedness of the body/mind and its relationship to the environment. If you are experiencing pain, consider directing your attention away from that area and choosing a lesson with a seemingly unrelated focus. You might be surprised that this shift in attention can affect what you think of as the “problem”. I love these 2 quote by Moshe Feldenkrais:
“A problem that is addressed locally is a problem for life”
“Treat the person, not the body”
All that being said, sometimes you might want to do a jaw lesson if your jaw is feeling tight, or you may want to mobilize your shoulders if you've been sitting at a desk all day.
Experiment!
Eyes
Jaw
Neck/Shoulders
Hands/Arms
Chest/Ribs
Spine
Hips/Pelvis
Pelvic Floor
Legs/Feet
Lesson 4 in Library Intro Series