Looking up? Don’t pull down.
Looking up is generally painless, so long as you don’t “pull down” in order to look up. The video demonstrates looking up with less neck tension.
More on the proper use of the head and neck.
For Improved Balance, Reduce Neck Tension
Stability Is the Result of Oppositional Relationships, Not Standing Up Straight
Allow For Softening in the Back of Your Neck
Extra
A Podcast from Robert Rickover: How the Alexander Technique can Enhance Psychotherapy.
A Podcast from Robert Rickover: How the Alexander Technique can Enhance Psychotherapy.
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