Awareness through movement
by Moshe Feldenkrais · first published 1972
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Twelve lessons with concise explanations of the author's way of self improvement by using movement.
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…a long period of time, my first recommended steps for you would be: 1. Watch the "Deskbound" Google Talk by Kelly Starett https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfg_e6YG37U 2. Read and do the exercises in Awareness Through Movement by Moshe Feldenkrais. 3. Get into the habit of wiggling and shifting your body throughout the day. And get into the habit of devoting regular time to being more conscious of where your muscles are and…
on “Ask HN: Posture – what do you do during work to avoid back pain?” ↗…to sit or stand in one position for very long, but that's a longer discussion). I trained as an Alexander Technique Teacher, but for the technically inclined I'd recommend reading Moshe Feldenkrais's Awareness Through Movement as an antidote to this way of thinking. See Understanding Balance by Tristan Roberts for more detailed information about postural reflexes.
on “I'll Tell You What is Causing Pain for Almost Everyone in the Western World” ↗Alexander teaching is almost always one-on-one with gentle hands-on guidance. The best comparison is probably private music lessons. Feldenkrais includes two types of work, Awareness Through Movement which is a series of thought-provoking movements taught in group classes, and Functional Integration which is a one on one manipulative technique. Note that ATMs were designed for broadcast dissemination…
on “How Posture Makes Us Human” ↗