The Alexander Technique And Exercising
As Alexander Technique teachers and students know, there are no right positions, only right principles. Let's add: There are no right movements, only right principles. Jogging, sit-ups, push-ups, and pull-ups aren't intrinsically good or bad. It's not the what of what we do, it's the how. The Alexander Technique teaches how to move in an optimal way-whatever we're doing. The benefits derived from proper exercise are well-documented. Just exercise some common sense and apply the principles of the Alexander Technique. Use the Alexander Technique before, during, and after exercising.
End-gaining becomes End-losing
The Alexander Technique end-gaining is gaining your end without regard to how you gain your end; how you reach your goal, how you do everything, to achieve anything. We think [...]
Alexander Technique Correct Posture
"A correct position or posture indicates a fixed position, and a person held to a fixed position cannot grow, as we understand growth. The correct position today cannot be the correct position a week later for any person who is advancing in the work of reeducation and coordination. F.M. Alexander- Constructive Conscious Control of the Individual During Alexander Technique lessons, people frequently sit up straight or move their head around and ask: is this right?" I answer differently in different situations, but the real answer might be: No. I don't say that because the...
Alexander Technique teachers bait-n-switch
Here is an example of Alexander Technique's reversed bait-n-switch. The bait: Improve Your Posture Now! The switch: Acquire Tools for Efficient Use of Your Mind/Body That Will Last a Lifetime. The value has increased, but the price remains the same. Plus, Alexander Technique students get to keep the bait, which is their improved posture. They get to keep the bait, the rod, the reel, the hook, the line, the sinker, the fish, and the boat...
Alexander's Golf Balls
A professor began his philosophy class by filling a large empty glass jar with golf balls. When asked, the students agreed that the jar was full. He then picked up [...]
The Alexander Technique-fast as lightning
Alexander Technique-an instantaneous, life-long study. The Alexander Technique can be a life-long learning, but once you know just a little, it works in an instant. You call on the [...]