What is Alexander Technique?
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Alexander Technique teaches us to have a natural balance, easy movements and flexibility. Good posture is good for us, but most of us do not know how to maintain it. Alexander Technique tells us how much effort we should put in a specific activity so that we have ample energy for other tasks.
In Alexander Technique, the emphasis is on head and neck. The exact nature in which we manage the relationship between the two has an impact on the rest of the body. This technique is not any sort of exercise but is a conditioning of the brain and your body. You discover a newfound balance and a release of tension. You can apply this interesting technique to all your activities.
Alexander Technique teaches us to rest our head lightly on the spine. Many private tutors teach this technique. Most of the teachers have a three-year full time training course. Some teachers are the members of professional societies that have a rigorous evaluation process.
Choose a teacher of Alexander Technique from the list published by the professional Alexander Technique societies. Get advice from your friends and colleagues. Take one or two trial lessons of the teacher you have selected and judge for yourself.
Alexander Technique is not at all a complex technique; you just have to cultivate it like a habit. It releases all the excess tension that is interfering in your performance. You have an improved alignment and body posture, relaxed movement, healthy breathing. People suffering from excessive stress and chronic pain or body injury can benefit a lot from it.
Alexander Technique is a practical method to improve your efficiency, balance and coordination. It guides you to make appropriate use of your energies. Therefore, get your lessons today, discover the new you that is full of vital energy, and get rid of destructive tensions accumulated in your bodies.