How To Relieve Stress In A New York Minute With The Alexander Technique
Stressed Out In New York City
The Alexander Technique teaches us how to reduce stress in a New York minute. New York City, or any other large city, can be an extremely stress inducing place to live or work. Although the Alexander Technique may not be able to reduce the stress of NYC, it can certainly help how we react to the stress; the manifestations of the stress. The Alexander Technique helps by giving us more control over ourselves, but this control is not the rigid kind we usually think of. The Alexander Technique type of control leads towards freedom and the lessening of stress and tension. Once we develop awareness and understand the Alexander Technique concepts of inhibition and direction, it becomes a matter of conscious guidance and control. In other words, choice.
Becoming aware of unnecessary stress and tension is an important first step. We can often notice this extra work in our neck and shoulders. We can learn to cultivate the skill of awareness and let go of some of this excess tension immediately. You can try it for yourself right now.
For instance, think of letting go of the muscles in the back of your neck. Just as you can release tension in your biceps, you could release the tension in your neck muscles. Perhaps it would help to gently put your hand on the back of your neck to help you identify these muscles. Tighten your neck purposefully, then let go and feel the difference. Gently let go of your jaw. Let it just dangle, with your lips apart. Then slowly let the lips come together without pressing them together. After a few times you may feel almost as if your mouth is open, but the lips are touching. Let your head rotate slightly forward by lowering your nose, while the crown of your head moves up. The mind affects the body, and the body affects the mind. You may find yourself less stressed as you use your body in a less stressed way. Breathe slowly and fully.
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Hi Franis,
Yes! And even if you take this advice and it does work, an Alexander Technique teacher is the way to go. Since the Alexander Technique is a hands-on technique, reading about it can only take you so far. It’d be hard to learn to play the cello solely from a book, or a few web postings.
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How To Relieve Stress In A New York Minute With The Alexander Technique
The Alexander Technique teaches us how to reduce our stress in a New York minute. In New York City, or any other large city, less stress is welcome and needed. The Alexander Technique helps by giving us more control over ourselves, but this control is not the rigid kind we usually think of. The Alexander Technique type of control leads towards freedom and the lessening of stress and tension…
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