Thursday, August 13, 2020

The Alexander Technique


What Is The Alexander Technique?

"The Alexander Technique is a method that works to change (movement) habits in our everyday activities. It is a simple and practical method for improving ease and freedom of movement, balance, support and coordination. The technique teaches the use of the appropriate amount of effort for a particular activity, giving you more energy for all your activities. It is not a series of treatments or exercises, but rather a reeducation of the mind and body. The Alexander Technique is a method which helps a person discover a new balance in the body by releasing unnecessary tension. It can be applied to sitting, lying down, standing, walking, lifting, playing a musical instrument and other daily activities..."

The following article describes how the Alexander Technique can help ease the problems of a guitarist especially the sitting posture which actually can effect the left and right hand movement.

                                  
                                    from Guitar July 1978

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