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Autumn Mini-Retreat 19 Nov-10 Dec 2016
Alexander Technique: An Autumn Retreat Small Group Intensive in Four Sessions We’ll cover: Finding stillness inside Finding joyful movement Dealing with emotions, and how they affect our bodi… Source: Autumn Mini-Retreat 19 Nov-10 Dec 2016
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Let yourself expand
Notice, right now, how you’re sitting or standing (or lying down). What’s happening around your mouth and jaw? Are you holding on somehow? What about shoulders, neck, hands and feet – is there a stiffening or clenching, or holding your breath? Just notice without trying to alter what’s happening – but you might find that…
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How are you feeling?
Just notice, right this minute. What comes up? Tired – Cheerful – Rushed – Alert – Sad – Tense – Achy – Joyful – Bored – Nothing in particular? See if a word or a feeling pops up when you ask the question. If not, don’t worry. Notice if your feeling is a physical or…
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Are you seeing?
As you read this, notice how you’re seeing. As you read, are you straining to see? Or are you sort of glazed, eyes open but not really taking in what’s in front of you? What about your breathing? Do you hold your breath as you read? Just where you are, notice that you are…
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Be a Rag Doll
Try this if you’re stiff, achy, or just want to let your spine re-find it’s natural shape. Sit on an upright chair (office chair or dining chair is fine. Come towards the front of the chair so your feet are flat on the floor. Put a hand on the middle of your chest. Look at your hand,…
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Moving thought, Day 1: Are you Breathing?
Are you breathing? Just notice, right now, as you read this, what’s happening with your breath. You might be tempted to do something about it – maybe take a deep breath, or sigh out – but see if you can just observe without changing anything. Do you hold your breath as you look at your…
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Moving thoughts: Feel better, now
A moving thought: Feel better, now Day 1: Are you breathing? Just notice, right now, as you read this, what’s happening with your breath. You might be tempted to do something about it – maybe take … Source: Moving thoughts: Feel better, now
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Shoeless classrooms – interesting article
http://www.theguardian.com/education/shortcuts/2016/may/24/secret-to-calm-classrooms-lose-the-shoes-schools
Move with Ease 