POP Episode 04: Andrew Gaines

POP Podcast E04: Andrew Gaines -Could we all benefit from a community where fierce, stressful competitiveness gave way to mindful kindness and supportive interaction?

Louise’ guest Andrew Gaines not only believes this is true, but has spearheaded a global movement to do just that – The Great Transition Initiative.

Both Louise and Andrew are exponents of Moshe Feldenkrais. The ‘Feldenkrais method’ is a somatic universal method for improving human life through better movement, sensation, posture and breathing (think Alexander technique and Pilates).

Although less well known within Australia, there are millions around the world who have benefited from Feldenkrais’ methods. Many performers who have studied overseas (Louise as opera singer in Vienna for example :>) have been exposed to these techniques in order to enhance their performances in many of the Arts.

Andrew has practiced as a psychotherapist during his long career, using Feldenkrais principles in therapy. But don’t try contacting him on that channel anymore! He has wholly dedicated his time to the Great Transition Initiative. When Louise asked ‘where could he be contacted’ during the interview, he quips: “Nowhere!” (which we hope means: everywhere there is mindful kindness to be found ;>).

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