May 2009
Beginning Alexander Technique
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...
Benefits and Uses of the Alexander Technique
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...
April 2009
How Can I Find An Alexander Technique Teacher?
If you're looking looking to take Alexander Technique lessons and find an Alexander Technique teacher in New York City, how would you search the web? The most direct path would be to google 'Alexander Technique Teachers NYC '. If you are interested in taking group classes, try Alexander Technique group classes in NYC. The Alexander Technique is sometimes called the Alexander Method, so...
Alexander Technique Therapy
New York seems to have shorter and shorter Springs every year. It's April 19th, 2009 and one of the first warm weekends of the year. So I decided to spend it in the Emergency Room at Elmhurst hospital. I stubbed my toe pretty badly on Saturday and now it has the color and size of an eggplant. The Alexander Technique comes into play...
Alexander Technique Neck Pain Stress
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'...
Reading Slump
How are you supposed to read without collapsing forward? Doesn't the book draw you down into it? Â Is there a way to read without compressing your spine, or holding it rigidly upright? Here in NYC [...]