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Tip 89 – How to Pick Up a Child

admin — Sun, 20 Apr 2014 00:47:19 +0000

How to Pick Up Your Child Using the Alexander Technique

Thanks to Rebecca Tuffey – www.rebeccatuffey.net

More ideas on bending:

Video: Think of Your Body as an Archer’s Bow

Video: When Bending, Keep Your …

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Tip 84 – Video, How to Lunge

admin — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 02:56:48 +0000

Lunging is bending with one knee instead of two.

Lunging is faster than bending both legs and it\’s also useful for reaching. Looking at the video I see that I unintentionally pull my head back …

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Tip 68 – Video: Think of Your Body as an Archer’s Bow

admin — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 20:22:31 +0000

Instead of thinking of posture as a straight line, try thinking of your body as an archer\’s bow.

There are different ways to help you understand the body as an internally dynamic event, something much …

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Tip 63 – Video: When Bending, Keep Your Head Away from Your Heels

admin — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 22:33:10 +0000

For easier, stronger bending, keep your head away from your heels.

This is a video version of Tip 12, where you can see illustrated photos and a short description.

More Tips on Proper Bending.…

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Tip 58 – Video: Your Waist Is Not a Joint

admin — Sun, 01 May 2011 01:10:40 +0000

Your waist is not a joint.

Bending is a whole body process that generally involves three sets of joints: the ankles, knees and hips. The waist isn’t one of those joints. The hip joints are …

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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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