To Direct in the Alexander Technique is, roughly, to give yourself conscious orders that replace a habitual way of doing something. It is the second Alexander step for breaking old habits and establishing new habits.
The previous Tip (Tip 31) is about Inhibition, but once you stop the old way, you need a new way. Direction is the collection of orders that you give yourself in order to do something in a new way and also create new habits. It is important to remember that although Inhibition and Direction are different, they can only work as a pair. More on that in the next Tip. There is also a video of this at Tip 81.
More Alexander Technique Theory
Video: What Is Direction in the Alexander Technique?
Inhibition and the Alexander Technique
Video: What Is Inhibition in the Alexander Technique?
Inhibition and Direction in the Alexander Technique
Objects are Incidental in the Alexander Technique
Video: The Chair Is Incidental
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