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Alexander the Great

by Peta Bee
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Try these moves:
The Alexander technique is ideally taught on a one-to one basis, but these simple moves will give you an idea of what to expect during a session.
  1. Stand upright so your head is centred over your shoulders. Allow your head to roll forwards gently on the very top of your spine. Notice that this helps to release tension in the muscles in the back of your neck. Think of gently stretching your neck throughout the day and practice this whenever you can for as long as you can, starting with one minute and building up to a few minutes.
  2. To lengthen your neck and spine, lie on the floor face-up with your legs bent, feet drawn up near your bottom and your hands resting in your lap. Prop your head on a pile of books, about 3 inches high for five to 15 minutes. Focus on relaxing from head to toe and press your back gently into the floor. When you get up, stand still for a moment to re-establish the natural curve of your spine, but don’t arch your back. Repeat this exercise whenever your back feels tired and stiff or when you have been hunched over your desk all day.
For more information, contact The Society of the Teachers of The Alexander Technique, 20 London House, 266 Fulham Road, London SW10 9EL (020 7284 3338) or check out their website at www.stat.org.uk.

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