COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH


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FeldRef.com is a volunteer-driven, non-profit platform dedicated to deepening the understanding of the Feldenkrais Method by exploring its historical, theoretical, and philosophical foundations. We invite researchers, practitioners, and curious individuals to collaborate in building a shared knowledge base.

I. Project Objectives

1. Gather Bibliographic References

Collect and organize bibliographic materials that serve as starting points for further research into the Feldenkrais Method. This includes identifying historical, theoretical, philosophical, or disciplinary underpinnings, as well as connections or influences acknowledged by Moshe Feldenkrais himself.

Authors* : Fr.M. Alexander ; L.B. Arey ; J.D. Bernal ; M.J. Cohen ; Ch. Darwin ; Th. d’Arcy Wentworth ; Kn. Dunlap ; J.F. Fulton ; S.A. Gordon ; J. Huxley ; L. Jeffress ; A. Keith ; W.E. Legros Clark ; K.A. Machover ; A.R. Orage ; R.E. Ornstein ; G. Ryle ; P. Schilder ; E. Schrödinger ; H. Selye ; Ch.Sc. Sherrington ; D.A. Sholl ; P. Teilhard de Chardin ; M. Wertheimer ; V.C. Wynne-Edwards ; J.Z. Young

* The list of authors cited by Dr. Feldenkrais will be continuously updated as more references are identified and collected
2. Develop Reading Notes

Create structured analyses of these works to enrich our collective understanding of the method.

II. Ways to Participate

1. Collaborative Annotations

Related to each bibliographic entry, you can contribute by adding instances where you’ve encountered these references in your study of Moshe Feldenkrais’ materials. Please include:

  • Reference Details: Name, quotation, source (date, page number, or timestamp).
Note: 
Only original references are included. Secondary works, even from respected trainers or mediators, are not considered.
All contributions will undergo a validation process to ensure accuracy and relevance.
2. Writing Reading Notes

If you have read or worked on any of these books (mentioned in the “San Francisco list“), you’re encouraged to write a reading note or review, following this structured outline:

  • Overview: What is the book about? What is its scope and perspective?
  • Connection to the Method: Identify one to three key points illustrating how the book relates to the Feldenkrais Method.
  • Insights: What does this dialogue reveal or highlight about the Feldenkrais Method?*

III. Contribution Guidelines

  • Volunteer-Based: All contributions are made voluntarily.
  • Validation Process: Submissions are reviewed – in consultation with the contributor- to maintain quality and coherence.
  • Focus on Original Sources: Only original references are accepted; derivative works are excluded.

To participate, please contact (for the moment) Stéphanie Ménasé. Together, we can build a collaborative resource that enhances the understanding of the Feldenkrais Method.

* The question that every writer of these reports should ask themselves
a) ‘What in this work enriches our understanding of the Method or its orientation' (with precise references to document what is being advanced and not just allusions)?
Or
b) ‘How does Feldenkrais seem to use some of these ideas, and for what purpose and from what perspectives' (and, again, the argument should be supported by references or quotations from Feldenkrais himself)?
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