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Is Alexander Technique BS?
Larry writes: “Luke’s Alexander method sounds like bull****, these folks should just do some TM and some yoga before seeing Luke.” You can do all the yoga and TM in the world and it is not going to help you … Continue reading
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Tagged alexander method, Alexander Technique, posture, stimulus, torso
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What To Do When Your Life Breaks Down
* Free the neck. Think up through your torso. Let go of unnecessary tension. * Lie down with the head supported comfortably with a book or two. Keep your knees up so your lower back can unclench. Think about the … Continue reading
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Tagged knees, legs, meaning of life, torso, unnecessary tension
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What Does Concentration Look Like?
Most people think they need to tense to concentrate. You can look at them and see the furrows on their brow and the tightness around their eyes and the hunching of their shoulders and you think they’re trying really hard. … Continue reading
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Tagged Alexander Technique, alexander technique lessons, body tension, igor ledochowski, peak performance, rabbi, strong opinions, torso
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Amalek Warns About The Shiksa Menace
Chaim writes: Years ago I sought to shield you from the menace to your neshama (Jewish soul) of having all of these women with loose morals around your home and places of business. You partook of their honey pots, but … Continue reading
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