Dunn, P.A., & Rogers, D.K. (2000). Feldenkrais sensory imagery and forward reach. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 91, 755-757

Abstract:
To investigate the effect of sensory imagery on subsequent movement, a unilateral Feldenkrais lesson of imaging a soft bristle brush passing over one-half of the body and in which no movement occurred, was given to 12 naive Ss (aged 18-28 yrs). Forward flexion for each side of the body was measured at a sit-and-reach box. For 8 and 10 Ss who reported the perception of a side as being longer and lighter following the sensory imagery, there was also a significant increase in the forward flexion range on that side. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2004 APA, all rights reserved)