Learning The Alexander Technique Exercises

By Kristen Baird


Most probably you have heard that exercise is important. It is vital because it has all sorts of benefits. There are thousands of reasons why everyone should consider exercising on a regular basis, not only for health benefits, but for the overall well being and to obtain a happy life.

Actually, there are different exercise routines taught today. The Alexander technique exercises are one of those popular ones around the world. It teaches improve movement and posture which is caused by wrong habits. So, during the lessons, you are taught the proper body position and correct poor postures. This way, you can move more efficiently.

The teachers of this technique proves that it can help to eliminate excess tensions of the body and may eliminate problems, such as sore shoulders, back aches and neck pains. Most conditions, such as back aches can be a result from misused body for a long span of time. Thus, sitting or moving improperly can be causes of unhelpful habits you have practiced.

Therefore, the aim of the Alexander technique is to teach and help you learn those good habits and achieve a more balanced and naturally aligned body. It has been proven that this technique has the potential to improve specific health conditions. The key principles on the other hand includes how you move, stand, sit and how could it affect your functions.

Additionally, you will become more mindful of the way you go with your activities to make good changes and to gain more benefits. The mind and body work together as one and may influence others. The relationship between the neck, head and spine is important to your ability to function well. Learning and applying this technique helps for the improvement of proper coordination, balance and breathing.

Most of the lessons are taught by many qualified instructors and done in a studio or clinic for 30 to 60 minutes. You must wear loose fitting and comfortable clothing so that you can move comfortably and easily. The instructor will also observe the way you move and show you the proper ways to move with perfect balance and less strain.

They will also use their hand to guide you gently in your movements. During your sessions, you will be helped to explore and discover the best and possible ways to go about your daily activities. You will practice applying the technique while sitting, standing, lying down or even walking and maintain a better relationship between your spine, back, neck and head. You only have to attend numerous lessons to learn and understand the basics of the technique.

Once you have understood the prime principles, you can already apply them to your everyday life. Actually, according to many experts, Alexander technique may also benefit people of all levels of physical fitness and of all ages. It is quite effective to help relieve back aches. It helps most elderly in improving their balance skills and to avoid falls. It is also beneficial for individuals with Parkinson Disease.

It teaches them to make positive changes of lifestyle and both mental and physical outcomes. For many people, the lessons are all safe and pose no health risks if no manipulation is involved and just pure gently touch. However, this is limited for certain people with a specific spinal injury, severe spinal stenosis or narrowing or the spine, severe pain from ruptured disc and people with a fracture of the bones in the spine.




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