Description
Modern life is hard on our bodies. Stress and tension lead to backaches, headaches, stiff necks, and other common ailments, and all too often we accept them as being part of the normal wear and tear of life. The Alexander Technique shows it need not be that way. By using conscious control we can change old patterns of misuse and give our minds and bodies a chance to work more freely. Developed by F.M. Alexander in the last century, the Alexander Technique is a uniqure system of awareness of your body and mind which helps to reduce inappropriate tension. The relationship between the head, neck, and back is recognized as the primnary control in how we function. In this comprehensive and beautifully illustrated book, Glynn Macdonald shows how the Alexander Technique can change the vitality of body and mind. It is an expert guide which will appeal to everyone as an introduction to the therapy, and to those familiar with the Technique, as an extension of their understanding.
