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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.

Since there are different ways to stay healthy and to do exercises, it is better to choose something that makes you comfortable and satisfied. You may consider learning the Alexander technique exercises, as it helps you improve body movements and postures. Every session, you are taught to position your body properly and correct poor postures so you can move efficiently.

Every teacher of this approach knows that it can help to get rid of excess body tensions and relieves body problems, such as neck ache, back pain and sore shoulders or other musculoskeletal problems. Conditions, such as backaches are usually results of misused body for a long period of time. So, sitting or standing and moving improperly are some of those unhelpful habits that have caused such problems.

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 gained a clear understanding with the principles, you can also apply them to your daily life. According to experts, Alexander system can benefit people regardless of age and no matter the levels of physical fitness. It has been proven that it is effective in helping to relieve back pain. It also help elderly to boost and improve their balance skills and beneficial for patients with Parkinson disease.

It can also help those who want to change their lifestyles and to achieve positive mental and physical outcome. This approach is actually safe and no possible side effects to many people. However, it is not good for those who have suffered from severe pain from ruptured disc, severe spinal stenosis and individuals with fracture bones.




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