Category Archives: Alexander Technique

You Don’t Have To Think About Posture

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Luke Ford

I’m watching these posture videos on Youtube and almost all of them tell people to think about their posture. While the Alexander Technique produces improved posture, it doesn’t talk about posture directly. It doesn’t want people thinking about their posture. … Continue reading →

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Alexander Video Tips

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Luke Ford

Leland Vall says: “A common habit in walking is to push the hip forward first as a way to almost whip the leg forward from the hip joint. Try leaving your hip behind as you let your knee swing forward … Continue reading →

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What’s The Proper Position For Your Head?

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Luke Ford

Alexander teacher Leland Vall says: “Of course there is no real “position” for your head because your head moves in response to everything you do. More of a problem is that the head is often almost stuck in a position … Continue reading →

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Critiquing Youtube’s Most Viewed Posture Videos

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Luke Ford

I went to youtube.com and put in “posture” and found that none of the top videos mentioned Alexander Technique, the best way to develop good posture. Instead, I found these videos: Caroline Blackburn, an Olympic athlete, recommends tightening the abdomen … Continue reading →

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The Power Of Negative Directions

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Luke Ford

Robert Rickover writes: Most of us create excess tension somewhere in our bodies. If you have a pretty good idea where you’re habitually tightening up – could be your shoulders, your chest, your pelvis, whatever – you can use it … Continue reading →

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