How the Alexander Technique Helped Me Learn to Drive
Driving is a great example of a psycho-physical activity. Over-concentration and fear of failure are some of the factors that evoke the excessive muscular tensions that cause neck pain, strain in the shoulders and tension headaches. Relaxation is not the solution here, as you need to stay alert and active whilst driving. Click here to read how Alexander Technique can help.
Reading Time: 8min
Tahtmatud reaktsioonid
Alexander leidis, et keha-meele loomulikku toimimist segavad reaktsioonid, mis inimest tasakaalust välja viivad. Alexanderi tehnikaks kujuneski meetod, kuidas neid reaktsioone peatada, et inimene saaks jääda keskmesse ja maandatuks ka stiimulite ja elustressorite keerises. Seansside tulemusel pole pingetel ja valudel põhjust kuhjuda, leevendust saavad emotsionaalsed probleemid ja uus õpitud olemisviis muutub automaatseks. Loe lähemalt, kuidas.
Lugemisaeg: 4min
Isad ja alkoholism (In Estonian)
Traumateadlik käsitlus (alkoholi)sõltuvusest, mis püüab hõlmata nii põlvkondadevahelist kui ka kollektiivset traumat tundlikkusega ühiskondade eripärade suhtes. Tervenemise maailmas saab ravimite asemel järjest rohkem kõlapinda empaatiline suhtumine ja kehatöö tunnetega. Siinne artikkel pakub välja 2 konkreetset strateegiat tervenemiseks: Alexanderi tehnika ja vägivallatu suhtlemise praktiseerimine.
Reading Time: 9min
Menthysical Unity
After years of intense practical work on linking up mental and physical health through the Alexander Technique, I am intrigued to see the results. I want to introduce you the surprising role of bones in restoring the optimal health of the organism. I am also keen on continuing the conversation on mind and body along with demonstrating how most available healing methods fail by treating separately something that is meant to function as a whole.
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Alexander Technique for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Alexander Technique is little known for managing ADD but it makes perfect sense. It helps to regulate the nervous system to deal with overwhelm. It builds stronger neural connections to stay centered and grounded in the face of life events. It calms the body and mind to operate in a more optimal state of being which is a great relief for many ADD sufferers.
Reading Time: 7min
Bodymind Integrity Session in Practice
You don’t need tools to cover up your experience. You need tools to stay with your experience. That is exactly what Alexander Technique is offering.
Reading Time: 2min
„My Grandmother’s Hands“ by Resmaa Menakem
Racial injustice and violence explained by trauma perspective. A bullet-review of the New York Times bestseller “My Grandmother’s Hands” about how to end white body supremacy through coming back to our bodies.
2 Students’ Experience: A Year of Alexander Technique Lessons
Alexander Technique helps with many different physical and mental health issues: PTSD, depression, ADHD, eating disorders, back pain, tension headaches, RSI etc. It is also as beneficial for those who have „found a breath of fresh air in life“ and, „found themselves, to connect better with the world“. Why would somebody start taking lessons? What have people gained and why have they committed for the whole year?
Wellness Industry’s Shortcomings
The concept of wellness is transforming every industry from food to travel. But nevertheless ill-health and chronic disease is all around us. There is a missing piece that the industry isn’t noticing – it’s how we use ourselves.
Reading Time: 2min
Why There’s No Shortcuts In Self-Development
Quiet of the nervous system where there is no disturbance might not feel pleasant because we are addicted to our distractions. Capacity to feel feelings, come to present and stay with any experience grows in time.
Reading Time: 4min