In a Nutshell – Alexander Technique: A Step-by-step Guide - Rilegato

Masterton, Ailsa

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ISBN 10: 0007140436 ISBN 13: 9780007140435

Casa editrice: Element, 2002

Riassunto

This illustrated pocket guide explains the principles and practice of the Alexander Technique, providing an introduction to a system which aids well-being and can help to overcome ailments such as stress and stress-related disorders, as well as neck, back and joint pains.

Keeping the body supple and responsive is essential for maintaining good health and well-being. The Alexander Technique is one of the best-known and popular systems of movement therapy. It helps to break bad posture habits by bringing the head, neck and spine into a properly balanced alignment. This illustrated pocket guide explains the principles and practice of the Alexander Technique, providing an introduction to a system which aids well-being and can help to overcome ailments such as stress and stress-related disorders, as well as neck, back and joint pains.

In A Nutshell Alexander Technique includes information on:
•What the Alexander Technique is
•The history of the Alexander Technique
•Who can benefit
•The mind-body relationship
•The importance of muscles
•Choosing and working with a teacher
•Common ailments

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Informazioni sull?autore

Ailsa Masterson is a qualified Alexander Technique teacher and a member of the UK society of Teachers of the Alexander Technique (MSTAT). She has been teaching for five years and currently practises from her home in North London. She also lectures and runs lectures on the Technique

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The Alexander Technique is an approach to the way in which we hold ourselves, walk, stand, and sit, that aims to promote natural poise and free movement. Devised by Frederick Matthias Alexander, the Technique emphasizes that mind and body are intimately connected, that our thoughts and emotions affect our physical well-being and vice versa. By restoring the head, neck, and back to their natural alignment, it can help with a variety of common alignments including stress-related conditions, neck and joint pain, and breathing disorders.

Alexander Technique In a Nutshell is part of an outstanding series of compact guides to natural treatments that are easy to consult and beautiful to keep. It includes:
• A short history of the Alexander Technique
• Understanding the relationship between head, neck and back
• The Alexander Technique for common problems and aliments

Dettagli dell?edizione

• Editore: Element
• Data di pubblicazione: 2002
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0007140436
• ISBN 13: 9780007140435
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 64
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
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