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Seniors
When people retire, they often experience the rapid onset
of many health ailments. Yet these health problems are not
sudden. They are the result of poor physical habits and
tensions that develop over the course of a hectic lifetime.
With increased leisure time to focus on themselves and their
futures, seniors become acutely aware feeling stiff, weak,
tired or just "old" -- all symptoms of tension. They also
find that no number of pills will "cure" them. The Alexander
Technique offers a way to reduce physical and mental tension
for greater vitality and health, and it can be learned at
any age.
| Challenges
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Reducing pain and injury caused by physical strain,
falling, and spinal weakness
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Increasing flexibility and strength for freer movement
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Maintaining mental concentration and a positive attitude
about the future
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Improving posture so that the spine does not "collapse"
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Regain flexibility, balance, and strength to reduce
the risk of pain and injury.
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Understand the mind-body connection to increase concentration
and guide the body to more healthful habits.
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Decrease physical tension for freer movement of the
knees, hips, shoulder, and other joints.
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Strengthen and elongate your spine for more upright,
youthful posture.
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Create a healthier lifestyle that includes a full
range of movement and physical enjoyment.
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"When you have done something that you are
rather surprised and pleased about, try it just once
more and see whether you can do it again with half
the effort."
F. M.
Alexander
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Children
& Teens
It is a joy to watch small children at play, to see their
freedom and flexibility. However, as their world becomes
more complex, children begin to lose their natural poise
and balance. Physical tension, pain, and poor posture may
come from hunching over a desk, straining at sports, or
simply not getting enough rest. The teenage years bring
on the additional problems of rapid physical development,
emotional pressures, and self-image issues. The Alexander
Technique is a proactive, lifelong approach that helps young
people achieve overall well-being as they mature into adulthood.
| Challenges
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Physical Knowledge: As children and teens
learn new routines and activities, they are not made
aware of physical risks or methods to avoid strain
and injury.
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Emotional Impact: The pressures of growing
up often cause teens to experience fatigue, loss of
energy, poor posture, and a negative viewpoint.
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Self-image and identity: All children at teens
experience self doubt, which can negatively affect
physical, emotional, and social development.
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Control Issues: Trying to meet the many expectations
of parents, friends, teachers, and those "in charge"
causes anxiety and a sense of not being in control.
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for Children & Teens: |
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Regain flexibility, balance, and strength to reduce
the risk of pain and injury.
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Learn healthful ways to use and strengthen your body
in everyday and new activities.
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Understand the body-mind connection needed for overall
health and life-balance.
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Reduce anxiety to regain natural poise, freedom of
movement, and a positive attitude.
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Examine how to manage "control issues" to strengthen
emotional resilience.
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Work toward self-acceptance with a sense of joy in
discovering who you really are.
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| Fitness
Most people begin fitness programs because they want to
be stronger and have more energy. They are unaware of how
daily stress and tension sap our strength and resilience.
If underlying tension is not addressed, then running, aerobics,
swimming, or other activities may provide only short-term
results, or even injury. The Alexander Technique teaches
students to understand the body and to make the most of
their fitness regimen.
| Challenges
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Risk of Injury: People who do not feel fit
want to "work hard" to get into shape quickly. This
desire for immediate results can lead to physical
strain and injury.
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Bad Habits: When someone's body is weak, it
is a sign that they have developed bad physical habits
that may be hard to break and to see.
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Mind-Body Separation: People often use their
workouts as a "time to think." During physical activity,
the mind must be an active player for safety and effectiveness.
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Going Beyond Exercise: Working out does not
eliminate weakness and strain. True fitness comes
from healthy movement, posture, and balance throughout
our daily activities.
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Reduce overall tension and strain for better workouts
and overall vitality.
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Counteract bad habits that have caused the body to
become weak over time.
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Understand your body as a complete system for better
long-term results.
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Learn to use mind and body together to "work smarter,
not harder."
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Create a fitness program that provides you with the
greatest balance and energy.
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| Pregnancy
& Birth
Having children is a natural part of most women's lives,
but pregnancy and childbirth come with many physical and
emotional challenges. These most common include discomfort,
anxiety, pain, and other health risks. Better posture, flexibility,
and mind-body balance are critical to maintaining overall
well being during this crucial period. Using the Alexander
Technique, women can look forward to a much more positive
and active birthing experience.
| Benefits
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Compensate for weight shift to reduce lower back
pain and sciatica.
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Adjust posture and reduce pressure on the spine for
greater comfort.
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Optimize the body's inherent support system for easier
breathing and greater energy
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Relax the mind and improve mental attitude to reduce
insomnia and headaches.
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Improve posture, flexibility, and sense of balance
to ease the tasks of everyday life.
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Learn labor techniques that work with gravity, calm
the breathing, and counter the tendency to tense the
whole body during the birth process.
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Grace
& Beauty
To most people, "beauty" means outward appearance. But
true beauty stems largely from how we perceive ourselves.
When our inner beauty shines through, we "stand tall" and
become more attractive, despite any "physical flaws." The
Alexander Technique's focus on mind-body balance helps students
to feel and show their natural spirit in these ways:
| Benefits
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Better physical health: Improve your physical
grace through enhanced posture, balance, and movement.
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Gain energy: Gain youthful vitality and stature
through relief of pain, stress, and tension.
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Emotional well-being: By using your own power
to improve yourself, you will reveal new self-confidence
and poise.
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Mental focus: As your concentration improves
and your anxiety decreases, you will sparkle with
rejuvenated clarity and brilliance.
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