In this powerful episode of Resilience Redefined, host Michael Ostrolenk sits down with Steven Shafarman, creator of FlexAware®, to explore a radical new approach to health, movement, and healing.
Inspired by the Feldenkrais Method, Steven has spent decades developing FlexAware—a system that helps people of all ages move more freely, breathe more fully, and live more vibrantly. He challenges conventional fitness norms that isolate muscles and often cause injury, advocating instead for natural, integrated, full-body awareness—like the kind children intuitively express.
The conversation dives deep into:
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Why most fitness routines miss the mark
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How FlexAware supports emotional and physical healing
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What we can learn from somatic psychology
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The real impact of shoes on body mechanics
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Insights from Steven’s upcoming book, Outgrow Back Pain
Whether you’re an athlete, trainer, therapist, or simply someone looking to move and feel better, this episode will challenge what you think you know about movement and introduce you to a liberating new path.
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00:00 Introduction to Steven Shafarman and His Work
01:02 The Paradigm Shift in Health and Fitness
01:22 Feldenkrais Method and Its Evolution
03:25 Introduction to Flex Aware
09:41 Challenges and Setbacks
10:46 Outgrow Back Pain: The New Book
12:17 The Importance of Breathing and Movement
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