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Tip 74 – Video: How to Speak with Less Tension

admin — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 18:04:21 +0000

Speak with Less Tension

My head movements in this video are a little exaggerated, but the idea is good. For speaking with less tension, think of your voice as coming from over the back of …

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Tip 72 – Core/Ab Exercises and the Alexander Technique

admin — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 22:35:28 +0000

Improving your posture and movement is about understanding how to use your body, not excessive core exercises or rippling abs.

A New York Times article from August 2011 questioned the value of crunches, and I …

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Tip 67 – Imagine Your Breath As Ocean Waves

admin — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 16:35:43 +0000

Imagine your breath as ocean waves.

In the previous Tip, waves were about posture. This time they are about breathing. A rushed breath, a gasp, is a symptom of impatience. Breathing is something to …

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Tip 49 – Point Your Spine when Bending Forward

admin — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 18:11:02 +0000

Bending forward? Point your spine instead of pulling it down.

Still even more sitting (and bending) in chairs. For reaching, point your spine and bend at the hip. Your back will grow stronger over

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Tip 44 – Gasping Causes Neck Tension

admin — Sat, 29 Jan 2011 03:57:21 +0000

Gasping also causes excess neck tension.

One more tip to follow up on gasping.

Gasping can also cause excess neck tension. Try it. Gently place your hand on the back of your neck and …

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Tip 43 – Avoid Gasping Before Speaking

admin — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 18:38:16 +0000

Avoid gasping before speaking.

This tip can be difficult because it deals with examining the very intimate habits of breath and speech, but it’s a practical example for the previous tip on gasping.

People …

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