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| - Written by Jennifer Roig-Francoli Here is a condensed version of how to practice the Alexander Technique (AT), as I see it right now. This is what I teach on a daily basis. Having a teacher is virtually essential to understand in-depth what I am going to write, because what is required is a full-person, visceral understanding--beyond analytical or intellectual. A teacher's hands can convey all of what is written here through one simple touch, in one short moment of time. In order to achieve such coordination, no matter what position you are in, you can...
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| - Written by Jennifer Roig-Francoli Here is a condensed version of how to practice the Alexander Technique (AT), as I see it right now. This is what I teach on a daily basis. Having a teacher is virtually essential to understand in-depth what I am going to write, because what is required is a full-person, visceral understanding--beyond analytical or intellectual. A teacher's hands can convey all of what is written here through one simple touch, in one short moment of time. If someone were to ask me: "Well, what can I 'do' when my legs and feet are not in a helpful place?" I might answer the following. First, AT is NOT about finding a "right" position of body parts. There is no right or wrong posture. It is about freedom of movement. An acrobat, for instance, or an actor, needs to be able to have his/her body parts in any position, with total freedom and excellent mind-body coordination. In order to achieve such coordination, no matter what position you are in, you can...
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