Move more easily through your world! Access your natural coordination, build confidence, and connect the dots between thought and action using the ideas of Integrative Alexander Technique.
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Hi Reader! How are you doing this Fall? I don’t know about you, but I’m getting a lot of voicemails and texts. The bot brigade wants my attention. And for me to settle that mysterious tax bill. Let’s talk about using our attention with intention. One of the things clients new to Integrative Alexander Technique often say is, “Oh, this is about being intentional.” Yes, it is. And to get there, you first train your attention to figure out what’s actually happening. Finding clarity between what's coming at you vs. what you want to do about it can be such a relief. We get to choose what gets our attention. When we lean into the distinct micro-moments of attention, choice, and intention, we can let go of habits of the past. We can stop getting stuck in autopilot and start to choose how to respond. Ok, all well and good in the abstract, but how? The first stop is usually to take care of your physical coordination. As a very practical example, take a look at how you use your phone. (And for those of you who are not using cell phones, I applaud you!) Are you curling down to see the screen? Try instead staying your full height and lifting the phone up until you can read it. This simple change relieves pressure on your nervous system. Want to see this in action? I made you a 93-second video for cell phone users to help you avoid neck pain, feel better in your body, and support your underlying coordination. Check out the video: Is your phone making your neck hurt? In addition to saving your neck, this movement shift may also help you to not get sucked into the chaos. Choice choice, baby. To your health and wellbeing, To sum it up, with links:
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Hey Vertebrate!
Move more easily through your world! Access your natural coordination, build confidence, and connect the dots between thought and action using the ideas of Integrative Alexander Technique.
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