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Tip 94 – Rising from a Chair like Snow from a Bamboo Leaf

admin — Sat, 14 Feb 2015 21:21:16 +0000

A bus shelter window will have to do…

As you can tell, I was very excited when I saw the snow starting to move on the window of the bus shelter and couldn\’t help thinking …

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Tip 82 – Video: The Chair Is Incidental

admin — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 22:15:26 +0000

The chair (and most other objects) is incidental to the movement.

This is a video representation of Tip 34, and the last in a video series on Inhibition and Direction. To get an idea …

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Tip 81 – Video: What Is “Direction” in the Alexander Technique?

admin — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 00:05:44 +0000

To Direct in the Alexander Technique means 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.

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Tip 80 – Video: What is “Inhibition” in the Alexander Technique?

admin — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 20:26:56 +0000

In the Alexander Technique, to inhibit is to do something as if you are not doing that thing.

This one is more theoretical than my usual practical tip. But it you want more information …

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Tip 75 – Video: Awareness Begins Behind You

admin — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 18:10:10 +0000

Awareness Begins Behind You.

This is a video version of Tip 2. It’s one of my favorites, but also maybe the most obscure.

Don’t forget Tip 2.
Experience the World from Your Back, Forward.…

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Tip 57 – Video: Think Up When Bending Down

admin — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 20:16:37 +0000

Bending Down? Think Up!

This video tip follows up on the previous tip’s graphic look at the meaning of “Up”. As long as your feet are on the floor, aiming up is generally your best …

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