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Tag Archives: stimuli
Here’s Where You’re Wrong!
Fewer than one percent of the world’s Alexander Technique teachers teach the Technique full-time (more than 25 hours a week). Almost all Alexander teachers have fewer pupils than they’d like. Alexander pupils are scarce and therefore particularly precious to the … Continue reading
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Tagged alexander teachers, alexander technique teachers, caulder, chair tips, dotage, stimuli
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The Effect Of Thinking On The Body
As I move around in the world, I see people talking on their cell phones. At least one half of the conversation I do not hear, but I often see the effect of what is said on the person in … Continue reading
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Tagged muscular tension, reflex, stimuli, stressful job, tense
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What Interests You Frequently Does Not Interest Those Around You
When people ask me what I do for a living, I say I teach Alexander Technique. Most of the time, people ask me, what’s that? Most of the time, I answer, “It is a way of noticing how you respond … Continue reading
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Tagged Alexander Technique, craniosacral therapy, good posture, physical therapy, sales lady, stimuli, strong desire
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What Do You Do In The More Advanced Lessons?
I was talking about the Alexander Technique to a new friend today. I said it was a way to notice your responses to stimuli and to let go of those responses that don’t serve you. He asked me how is … Continue reading
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Tagged Alexander Technique, bio feedback, crowded room, half a dozen, spines, stimuli
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It’s All Working Together Now
I have two main goals for my life and work right now — be my best self (by practicing the principles of the Alexander Technique) and meet as many people as possible. I don’t need to sell people. I can … Continue reading
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Tagged alexander technique teacher, half the time, hungry tiger, loud noise, main goals, stimuli
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What Do You Notice?
That’s the most persistent question in Alexander Technique lessons — what do you notice? When you get in and out of a chair, what do you notice? Do you sense your neck tightening and compressing? What’s going on with your … Continue reading
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Tagged alexander technique lessons, alexander technique teacher, holding your breath, persistent question, quiet conversation, stimuli
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