Alexander Technique
| Published: 14th September 2006 10:42 |
A Hidden Cause: most people are pulling themselves out of shape – distorting their framework – in all their everyday activities. This is due to habitual psycho-physical attitudes and manifests in a lack of control over physical activities, mental processes & emotional responses.
The Key to a Solution: by learning the Alexander Technique we can become aware of how and when we pull ourselves out of
shape and hence choose to maintain our poise and balance in all situations.
An Introductory Course
At The Guildhall, Bore Street, LICHFIELD
6 Thursday Evenings starting 14th September 2006
7:15- 8:45pm
£60 for the Course
Prior booking is required.
For information and a booking form please phone:
01543 262346
Private Lessons also available – experienced teacher
qualified 1992. Teaching member ATI.
The Alexander Technique
Problems We All Share:
• Aches & Pains: e.g. bad back, stiff neck, headaches, RSI
• Strain: undue effort is required to do everyday activities
• Tiredness: constant feeling of physical & mental fatigue
• Stress: feeling under pressure – cannot cope
• Anxiety: fearful – unable to attempt new pursuits
• Under achievement: trouble reaching the goals we set ourselves
• Lack of control: e.g. mind wandering, over indulgence
A Hidden Cause: Misuse
• Distortion of the Body: most people are pulling themselves out of shape – distorting their framework – in all of their everyday activities, by the over exertion of their own muscles. Moving and engaging in activities with a distorted body causes us to injure ourselves, it puts pressure on the joints (RSI, tennis elbow etc) and on the internal organs (which may impede digestion, circulation and breathing)
• Agitation of the Mind: most people cannot control the direction of their thinking. Their thoughts often go round and round, worrying over problems. This prevents clear thinking, peace of mind and restful sleep and, crucially, prevents us from directing our actions successfully – we’re generally thinking of something other than the matter at hand.
• Habitual Nature of Misuse: this misuse of our mind and body is difficult to address because it is constant, habitual and hence so familiar to us that we are not aware of it.
The Key to a Solution: Prevention of Misuse
• The Alexander Technique enables us to become aware of how and when we pull ourselves out of shape and to learn to maintain our poise and balance in all situations.
• By preventing misuse we can then consciously employ the best use of ourselves for each activity – the coordinated use of mind and body.
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