Well-Aware Podcast with Jill Wigmore-Welsh MSc HCPC Feldenkrais

This lesson has been recorded with a person in mind. I've re-released it for participants who attended an interactive talk on the Rest Less platform on  9 January 2026 It's a subtle easy slow gentle lesson, with some detail on the anatomy and structure of the thoracic spine. Just a little, but enough to spark interest. The lesson is not designed to be a medical treatment and if you are worried in any way that moving may be problematic, then speak to your physician before doing the work. However, you can always do this just in your imagination either in sitting or side lying.   I mention a pillow support system in the lesson. It's the Lejrelet System and here is the link    Here is a link to a youtube about the thoracic spine, some time back uploaded about 2015 I believe. Here is one of the other lessons on the thoracic spine, but quite an advanced one   Me, and my website Enjoy 

In this episode of the Well-Aware Podcast, Jill Wigmore-Welsh explores how movement awareness can improve bone health, stability and everyday confidence. You’ll discover: • A fresh way to understand bone health through movement — not just medication • The first step to standing and walking with more ease • How to improve balance, posture and coordination — starting today • Three gentle, guided practices to help you move better and rest less These mini-lessons are movement-rich and science-informed. No equipment needed — just your body and a little curiosity. Lesson 1 deepens interoception — sensing where movement begins and how intention forms inside the body. Lesson 2 explores standing and weight transfer — the foundation of walking, balance and safe bone loading. Lesson 3 reawakens spinal rotation in sitting — improving mobility and ease through mindful movement. Whether you live with osteoporosis, joint stiffness or simply want to stay strong and steady with age, this episode offers practical ways to move with more awareness and less effort. 🎧 Press play and begin building fitter, stronger bones — from the inside out.  

This lesson was recorded in 2021 with a client in mind. I've re-released it for Rest Less participants who attended an interactive talk on 9 January 2026 It's a very interesting introduction and in two parts Remember no lessons are meant to be a treatment Simply play and explore.   There are two lessons here, with a break point at around 20 minutes.   Let me know what you discover!   If you want to book a conversation find me at my website

Today someone asked me what is meant to be 'embodied' to practice work to improve 'embodiment.   As a Physiotherapist and Psychologist sometimes I use words and phrases and forget that someone might not have a concept on the meaning. So, here I'm attempting to give a simple explanation, with examples on how we used to appraise for 'embodied skills' years ago, and how things have changed.   Let me know is any of this resonates.  

Many people have problems with Osteoporosis, and as Founder of OsteoProSisters I'm frequently asked to answer questions. Here are 5 commonly asked questions and answers. Remember is you are based in the UK you can book a free 20 minute review appointment to discuss options. Here is the link    FAQ 1 : “If my DEXA scan is ‘okay’, do I still need to worry about fractures?” FAQ 2 : “What are the earliest signs my bones might be getting weaker?” FAQ 3: “What’s the single most effective exercise for bone health after 50?” FAQ 4 : “Should I take calcium and vitamin D?” FAQ 5 “What are the biggest ‘bone thieves’ after 50?”

This recording accompanies a presentation I gave on the Rest Less Platform on 12 January 2026. You can also use the introduction and three short lessons for your own learning and explorations. The recording includes: A16 minute Introduction: from 0 to around 16 minutes A 16 minute Lesson 1 Rolling to Sitting (start): From 16.30 minutes to 33 minutes An 8 minute Lesson 2 Non-Dominant Hand : From 33 minutes to 41 minutes A 13 minute Lesson 3 Step in, Step out, Step over: From 41 minutes to 54 minutes   Here is how the presentation was introduced: Better Bones - The Anatomy of Movement How Form Follows Function: What Astronauts, Wolves and Antifragility Teach Us (12th January) Explore how lifespan bone strength is shaped by movement, gravity, and challenge—in this engaging and interactive session led by Jill Wigmore-Welsh MSc HCPC, CEO & Healthy Bone-Span Expert at OsteoProSisters. You’ll discover: How 1970s Spacelab research changed everything- the dramatic impact of gravity on bone health Why Wolves matter—the physiological law bones follow at every age How bones respond to life’s pressures - fragile systems break down, antifragile ones grow stronger—even in the face of stress and uncertainty Join us for a friendly, interactive session designed for all abilities. Take away a clearer understanding of the relationship between gravity, bones, antifragility and simple strategies you can start using every day to future-proof your frame and move with confidence for life.   If you want to send me a message to update how you got on, you can email me through my website: EMAIL:   

This podcast is following up on a BBC Radio program question they asked me to address and I recorded this afterwards. The podcast briefly outlines why it is important to have a digital detox.    If it's not something that you've come across before then have a listen in and consider trying it out every now and again. If you have a family you can maybe have one evening a week where you set aside an extra hour and put in place a digital detox for the whole family.   It's a bit radical maybe to consider switching off the internet, switching off your phones and screens etc and finding other things to do. It's a great opportunity to read books, have conversations, catch up and have a family meal and also to spend time literally relaxing without the pressure of our never-ending system of screens.   Have a listening you might learn something and you might be interested in trying something out at home have a great day  love you J xx

This podcast today introduces you to a wonderful new development. I’m moving back to London to provide hands-on lessons (the traditional Feldenkrais method, called “functional integration”). In my work, I call them neuroclarity lessons. Because I'm also a coach, hypnotherapist, advanced practice physiotherapist, etc, the work that I do may mean you have a complex or catastrophic injury that you need help with. 2025 is a fascinating time for me, and I hope you pick up the excitement in my voice. I've been unable to work freely and have time available to myself for nearly the last 40 years. Those of you who have children will understand the constraints that that can impose.  On top of that, I also had four Border Collies, and I'll tell you more about that in this Podcast episode. However, for now, I hope you pick up the excitement and enthusiasm in my voice as I look forward to seeing you in person in London UK and helping you. As always, you can contact me through my podcast, send me a message, or, if you search for my name, Jill Wigmore-Welsh, on the internet, you'll easily find my website and can send me a message or book a half-hour session to discuss any problems you have. A 30-minute chat won't solve your problems, but it will let us meet face-to-face and talk to see whether I can help you and what that would entail. I love you all and hope to speak to you and meet you one day Xx J

Based in the UK, I'm often asked to go onto BBC Radio to answer questions listeners have raise about sleep or dreams. Invariably I create a series of notes before the broadcast and only a small amount goes out on air.  Instead of letting this information sit in a folder, I thought " I wonder whether this question might be one more people have?".  This question was "Why do we remember strange events that took place in our dreams? Apparently listeners phoned in and gave some quite extraordinarily 'weird' accounts of activities in their dreams ! When I went on air I wanted to answer the question, in a sensible evidence based way. Hope you enjoy this episode and as always do let me know your thoughts.   My online practice help with your sleep is www.HowToSleepBetterClinic.com If you have trouble sleeping you can been a 30 minute consultation online. xxx J  

This recording has been created to accompany a presentation to introduce listeners to Better Bones: The Anatomy of Movement Hidden Bones, Strong Foundations, and Steady Steps When I shared: How our “invisible” bones and posture quietly support balance and wellbeing The surprising power of your calf muscles—the “second heart”—for strong movement and healthy circulation Simple, science-backed strategies to help you move well and build better bones, every day. Due to time constraints I recorded 3 short lessons to serve as an introduction to Body Sensing and Movement Awareness (BSMA) and it's application to bone health and circulation.  The recording is in total around an hour, however this is divided into: Lesson 1 Your Feet in Contact With the Earth ( stops at around 27 minutes)  Lesson 2 Wake Your Feet for Walking (From 27 minutes to around 50 minutes) Lesson 3 Axis Flow Like a Fish (From around 50 minutes to 70 minutes)    During the recording I make reference to some diagrams used in the presentation, which are not yet available for general viewing.   Enjoy xxxx Jill WW

This is a question many of my client's ask.  When they get their T score, test results they start to compare with their friend's. Sometimes they wonder why they're osteoporotic and their friend is osteopenic, Specifically, a T-score between -1 and -2.5 on a DEXA scan signifies osteopenia. Under -2.5 is osteoporotic and above -1 is considered 'normal' / OK.   Are there any clues in their past? Well in this podcast I just cover off a short explanation about lifestyle in childhood, adolescence and during 20's to 50's.   Hope you enjoy   #osteoporosis #osteopenia #bonedensity #exercise #bonebuilding #muscle mass #midlife health  

This short podcast explores sitting and alignment.   You are encouraged to take some measures of your posture, and I explain how to. Also to review how others use themselves, and reflect on your patterns.   Do message me if you want to learn more

Welcome to this podcast. I've been taking some time to look after myself this past few months. This podcast explains a little, and the story within may sound familiar to you. I know that you're wanting something practical to do, and this podcast is just that. I avoid going deep into content, I give a brief outline, so listen to hear what's been happening. As well as my story, you can learn some practical steps to help you feel more yourself. It's not a long podcast, just under 25 minutes.   Glad to be back, I've missed you all    xxx J 

A short podcast: In this short recording, I introduce you to the three different modes that your autonomic nervous system can be in at any time: Connected, Action, or Shutdown. It's completely natural to be moving between these modes, Mostly this is taking place at a level of consciousness that you're not aware of for example I give a story here about my response to having an e-bike that came up beside me on the pavement unexpectedly & how I had a shock and how that shock cause me to trigger reactions throughout the whole of my system   You can use this knowledge to understand why completing body sensing and movement awareness lessons can help you have a better understanding not just of "why and how" but specifically how to do what you need to do to be able to help yourself stay healthy. The work I teach helps you know what to do, and specifically helps you know how to do it 😊  I hope you enjoy the short episode, and I look forward to bringing you more episodes    If you want to contact me, you can email me through the podcast site or visit my website, www.jillwigmore-welsh.com.   Have a lovely day   xx J

Ruthy Alon was one of 6 Feldenkrais Method trainers, who actually worked with and were trained by Moshe Feldenkrais. This made them first generation trainers, who actually attended in the room lessons with Moshe himself. Feldenkrais died on 1 July 1984. and I started my discoveries into his work in 1992, working with one of his First Gen group.  I'm proud of my heritage and having the privilege to be a second generation Feldenkrais Trainer.    Ruthy Alon defined organic learning in the following way   Organic learning is when the organism itself uses its facilities to make an adjustment to invest a functional solution exploring negotiating evaluating to update a conclusion so that the person can replace a habitual and counterproductive response with a more accurate one an improvement in the bodily performance is validated not when it is intentionally calculated and imposed by limitation but only if it derives spontaneity from within the non-conscious organism a rare phenomenon for the mature person but if the adult can regain this child-like capacity to invent success this is a source for a biological optimism as well as an actual improvement in movement and an enhancement of the well-being Carl Ginsberg 1995 Quote from Introduction to Second Edition Mindful Spontaneity by Ruthy Alon

Todays live published

Today I recorded a live, referring to the way we can apply or maybe already do apply principles from Feldenkrais into our everyday listening and speaking.   Today I was also coaching a client and using some other principles, Clean Language.   I'll add more later

This is the skeleton lesson of AY 17, which is really quite simple. When the AY lessons were published they included a lot of details that Moshe would have included to assist the people actually doing the lesson in a class on the day.  So, if I was working with a group I would add in dozens of small directions to assist each person.  However, here are the skeleton steps of the lesson

Can we create calm in chaos? Can we learn techniques, process, practices to help us rise and thrive?   Yes, we can The first place to start is within ourselves, feeling, listening to feelings from the body and hearing the messages, the habits and patterns, the changes that happen micro-second to micro-second These days, there's a lot of attention placed on becoming more resilient, to thrive. But, it's not always easy. So what would it be like for you to actually be able to start to detect how you are running your nervous system, detect much more easily and much more quickly when life is getting to you or what we could say is when life is making you feel stressed?   This is a simple sitting process, you can explore a little and maybe learn some from increasing your awareness. The first stage of change is to learn what it is we do, to be kind, calm, accepting, soft with ourselves.  Take this easy, play and explore, with a smile in your eye   Contact me if you have health problems and want to have some help.

We used to call it stress management, and decades ago I went into Hewlett Packard and trained people in practical ways they could manage their "stress". These days, there's a lot of attention placed on becoming more resilient, to see the work place as a place to thrive. However, the number of people coming to my practice with chronic mental and physical health problems is rising. The reality that everyone wants to discuss their mental health problems at work is a fallacy. Employees still work that indicating they have mental health problems, or chronic physical health problems, will impede their career. This episode is just a reminder that whatever name we call it by, we are all subject to the responses and reactions of our nervous system, which happens before we can detect it At the end I introduce you to one principle that I learned and has had a powerful effect on my health. Maybe you can listen to the end and discover what it is. So what would it be like for you to actually be able to start to detect much more easily and much more quickly when life is getting to you when life is making you feel stressed?   Contact me if you have health problems and want to have some help.