Karen Toth's blog

I was just writing an article on naturalcures.com    It occured to me that I don't always express myself well, but am always feeling so excited about my life and the career I have choosen!

Starting November 2004,I started a four year training with a women by the name of Anat Baniel!    Anat, created the Anat Baniel Method!  A method that is so profound and life changing that I believe every child deserves the right to be the best they can be and this method will start the process of getting them there!  

Have you ever heard yourself say something like this?, "I have little back ache, but i'ts not too bad", "it may be a part of "aging",  "I'll live with it"!

A little newsflash for you, this way of thinking is "ruining your life", your sexuality, your vitality and your thinking!

I had a back ache twice in my life and was put off doing anything I liked.  Rolling in bed hurt, sleeping hurt, eating hurt.

It was great arriving in Kelowna, BC and being picked up at the airport by Sandra Bradshaw!   Sandra and Lawrence had me spend the night at their place in Kelowna.  It was a godsent as the whole trip was just wonderful.

First thing Friday morning we had a 3 hour workshop for Feldenkrais Practitioners based on the ABM for children.  It was a great introduction to working with children for most of the practitioners there.  

Sometimes during our youth we have sprained or strained the bones in our feet! This can cause lots of knee, hip, back or other problems!

Your feet were made for walking! Walking without pain or strain, by moving through all the tiny bones and muscles!

In this workshop we will address:

♥ Being aware of how your feet move,
♥ Learn how your feet can cause the pain in your back,
♥ Create better balance,
♥ Create more movement in your toes, feet, and ankles
♥ You will walk away totally different then you walked in

Chronic back pain is often due to poor posture, injuries, or muscular tension, and can profoundly impact your quality of life.  Try Feldenkrais A

As most moms know, child birth can be very tramatic, both to the mother and the new baby.   Such proceedures as forceps, suction cups and other means to "help" the baby enter the world.

Sometimes there is a lack of oxygen at time of birth to the baby and some neurological concerns can affect the baby.  Not to be too alarmed and frightened, there is a method that will help in most cases.  This Method is called the Anat Baniel Method for children!

Hello All!

I am offering a trial Awareness Through Movement Class to anyone in the area interested in learning what you doin't knoy about your body and mind connection.   Great for anyone in pain, eletite athletes, or just anyone that wants to maintain their best health.

Check this link for more information.   http://sites.google.com/site/feldenkraisweek/home

The human body is just so amazing and fasincating!

The way through movement one can be one way and after a 45 minute lesson that way of being has changed. Out of pain, a shift of awareness, feeling a part of you that you could not feel before.

All this is what happened to one of my children while in Edmonton! She for the first time in her two years of life, has more control over her head.

For most of her life her head would just fall backwards! Now, thanks to her great skill for learning she can bring her head forward.

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A friend of mine has made a documentary called "The Antarctica Challenge: A Global Warning"!

This documentary will be shown at the Princess Theatre in Waterloo Nov. 26th, 2009 at 7:15pm.   Tickets are now pre selling.  Seats are limited so best purchase your ticket early to avoid missing out.

This documentary will be shown in Copenhagen  to the world delegates making decisions on how to proactively make changes that will affect us all.  It is the United Nations Summit on Climate Change!

I would now like to share this story about a very special child that I have been working on over the past four months in Edmonton, AB, Canada. This little girl was diagnosed with:

Nystagmus...wobbly eyes due to brain development.
Lissencephaly(smooth brain)...Miller-Dieker Syndrome(rare genetic disorder).
West Syndrome & Infantile Spasms-seizure disorders.
Global Development Delay.
Swallowing issues-high risk for aspiration/pneumonia.

Well what started off as a possible joke on Facebook, became a wonderful dream come true!!

I was asked if I would be interested in teaching Pilates in Italy.  My immediate response was "yes".   My underlying suspision was, "is this for real".  Well low and behold a ticket with my name and date of departure came in my inbox.  I was going to Italy to teach Pilates at an "International marathon Pilates" event. 

Karen Toth here!  I am so excited.  Because of Facebook, I am off to Edmonton on June 10 - 15 to work with some special needs children. 

June 23rd I am off to an "International marathon Pilates" event.  My flight and room are paid.  I have not been to Italy so this is a wonderful opportunity to travel there and teach some Pilates.   If you just happen to be in Italy, about 3km from Pompei,  June 25 - 28, please come by Castellammare di Stabia!

I have also attracted a new client from fb to two workshops being held at my studio.

I am very excited about an upcoming venture to Edmonton, AB!

I have be asked to come to work on some special needs children in the Feldenkrais/Anat Baniel Method.  

What is the Anat Baniel Method for Children?

I was at an event yesterday with a speaker by the name of Stephen LaFay!  He is a Doctor of Chiropractic, teacher and coach.  He lives with his wif and children in Strattford, ON.

He was talking about how cells at the minutest level can be sent one in two different directions and with a system that sends a shock to it can change not only the one that receives the shock, but the other one going in the opposite direction as well.