The Alexander Technique in Manhattan
The Alexander Technique is great when you miss the F train, here in NYC...just letting go of extra muscular effort in your neck...
The Alexander Technique is great when you miss the F train, here in NYC...just letting go of extra muscular effort in your neck...
So, if you're tensing your neck, not only will it bring your head back and down, but it will shorten and narrow your torso, giving you a sunken, round-shouldered look. You can try it yourself to see, or maybe you're trying it right now as you collapse towards the computer screen. Don't worry...
Here is a post containing a few uses and benefits of the Alexander Technique. The Alexander Technique has approximately 64,326 uses, and 74,968 benefits, running the gamut from a to z. Here are a few random words and ideas in no particular order, with an Alexander Technique connection. abs- There's a very popular idea that it is important to have a firm, strong, 'core'. Pilates and other exercises help, and so can the Alexander Technique. When you apply the principles, you will be more effortlessly upright. The deep postural muscles...
In some ways the Alexander Technique helps us get better at doing less. Doing less? This goes against the general vibe of New York City; the City that never sleeps, or even takes a nap. The Alexander Technique challenges the general vibe of NYC and other large cities in many ways. Many of us have been taught to 'do more', 'push yourself', 'no pain no gain', and 'always try harder'...