Yoga and Tai Chi are often described as “mind-body” exercises. Does FlexAware have that aspect as well?
Yes. FlexAware is mind-body exercise, fundamentally, because of the emphasis on awareness. The exercises help you become more aware, more “mindful.” With FlexAware, moreover, awareness is not an abstract idea, not just a psychological or spiritual concept. You become more aware of the concrete facts of gravity, your skeleton, and how you are breathing. Awareness is an immediate sensory-kinesthetic experience. Some people use yoga and Tai Chi as meditation, and FlexAware can also be a form of meditation; we sometimes conclude our classes with FlexAware walking as a meditation. FlexAware can also be combined with other meditation or spiritual practices.
