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Alexander Technique Balance
The Alexander Technique and balance are related on multiple levels. On February 17th, 2008 I was hiking in the woods in upstate New York. There was snow on the ground, the trees were dark and bare, and the late afternoon sky was silver. As I was getting back to where I had parked my car, [...]
Stop Not Doing The Alexander Technique
"It's not what you do, it's how you do it. The Alexander Technique is the how of how you do anything." Those phrases have been spoken countless times by Alexander Technique teachers at Alexander Technique lessons. The Alexander Technique is the how of everything you do. It's how you sit at the computer, more than just that you're sitting at the computer, that might lead to bad posture, neck pain, back pain, or shoulder pain. As an Alexander Technique teacher I help people sit at the computer, stand, and walk, with more ease and less tension. This results in improved posture, pain relief, and an overall sense of well-being. There is also another angle, however, regarding how you use the Alexander Technique; it's what you don't do...
Alexander Technique In The Cold
It can get pretty cold in New York City, and the Alexander Technique can help; not with the cold, but how we react to the cold. When we’re cold we tend to shorten our spines, though this is usually an unconscious action. We scrunch our necks in an effort to keep warm. It might or might not it keep us warm, but it certainly doesn't help our neck...
Alexander Technique Glossary
Words we use may have a meaning, or even several possible meanings. As importantly, words can have different associations for people. A word such as ‘posture’ can have many meanings for people. With that in mind… Direction Direction may be thought of as telling yourself what you want to do. For instance, ‘I wish to [...]
