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Monday, January 19, 2015

The Benefits Of Alexander Technique Exercises

By Kristen Baird


Most probably you have heard that exercise is important. It is vital because it has all sorts of benefits. There are thousands of reasons why everyone should consider exercising on a regular basis, not only for health benefits, but for the overall well being and to obtain a happy life.

Since there are different ways to stay healthy and to do exercises, it is better to choose something that makes you comfortable and satisfied. You may consider learning the Alexander technique exercises, as it helps you improve body movements and postures. Every session, you are taught to position your body properly and correct poor postures so you can move efficiently.

Every teacher of this approach knows that it can help to get rid of excess body tensions and relieves body problems, such as neck ache, back pain and sore shoulders or other musculoskeletal problems. Conditions, such as backaches are usually results of misused body for a long period of time. So, sitting or standing and moving improperly are some of those unhelpful habits that have caused such problems.

Therefore, the aim of the Alexander technique is to teach and help you learn those good habits and achieve a more balanced and naturally aligned body. It has been proven that this technique has the potential to improve specific health conditions. The key principles on the other hand includes how you move, stand, sit and how could it affect your functions.

Additionally, you will become more mindful of the way you go with your activities to make good changes and to gain more benefits. The mind and body work together as one and may influence others. The relationship between the neck, head and spine is important to your ability to function well. Learning and applying this technique helps for the improvement of proper coordination, balance and breathing.

The lessons will be taught by qualified teachers and takes place in a clinic or studio that last for thirty to sixty minutes. You will be asked to wear comfortable or loose clothing so that you are able to move freely and easily. The teacher will be observing your movements and show you the proper way to move with better balance and less strain.

They will also use their hand to guide you gently in your movements. During your sessions, you will be helped to explore and discover the best and possible ways to go about your daily activities. You will practice applying the technique while sitting, standing, lying down or even walking and maintain a better relationship between your spine, back, neck and head. You only have to attend numerous lessons to learn and understand the basics of the technique.

After benefits of the gaining a clear understanding, you can now apply the things you have learned to your daily life. Experts have stressed out the technique, especially to those who have experienced heath problems. Actually, it is good for people of all ages and prove to ease back pains.

It teaches them to make positive changes of lifestyle and both mental and physical outcomes. For many people, the lessons are all safe and pose no health risks if no manipulation is involved and just pure gently touch. However, this is limited for certain people with a specific spinal injury, severe spinal stenosis or narrowing or the spine, severe pain from ruptured disc and people with a fracture of the bones in the spine.




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