Slow moves, big calm: feldenkrais study shows promise for stress relief
NCT ID NCT07175974
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 29 times
Summary
This pilot study tested whether eight sessions of the Feldenkrais Method—a gentle, mindful movement practice—could lower stress and improve body fluid balance in 24 healthy but sedentary women aged 26–59. Participants were split into a Feldenkrais group and a control group. Researchers measured heart rate, heart rate variability, body water levels, and stress-related markers before and after the program. The goal was to see if this low-impact approach could support relaxation and hydration.
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Sport and Exercise Sciences Research Unit, Department of Psychology, Educational Science and Human Movement, University of Palermo. Centro Forte Feldenkrais di Caterina Forte
Palermo, Palermo, 90144, Italy
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Active substance
Feldenkrais Method (Awareness Through Movement)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, drug-free way to reduce stress and improve hydration balance in sedentary women.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study with only 24 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The effects on stress and hydration are preliminary and need larger trials to confirm.
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