Title:
Awakening somatic intelligence : understanding, learning & practicing the Alexander technique, Feldenkrais method & hatha yoga
Author:
Publication Date:
2017
Publication Information:
London : Singing Dragon, 2017.
©2017.
Physical Description:
207 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
ISBN:
9781848193345
Abstract:
ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE. Focussing on distinct body practice from a range of different methods, Graeme Lynn demonstrates how to use the physical body to encourage general health and wellbeing. Starting with the most basic concepts of movement to more advanced yoga practice, this book will serve as a comprehensive guide to developing the physical body to transform the quality of movement, and bring greater pleasure and effectiveness into every action. Specific lessons include The Alexander Technique, The Feldenkrais Method, and Hatha Yoga. Describing the core benefits of these methods, why they complement each other and how to use them, this is essential reading for students and practitioners of somatic methods as well as anyone interested in learning new ways to optimise health and wellbeing.
Contents:
Introduction: The Infinite Network of Possibility -- Freedom from Reaction -- The Nature of Water -- Summary Views -- The Evolution of a Technique -- Essentials of the Work -- Structure, Function, Self-Organization and Use -- Organizing Principles -- Lessons -- A First Possible Lesson -- A Second (Impossible) Lesson -- Teaching Remarks -- Manipulations -- Evolutions -- Awareness Through Movement® -- Intelligence in Action: ATM® Series -- Hatha Yoga: A Somatic Approach -- Questions And Answers -- Final Words -- Individual Practice -- The bodily patterns of effort, anxiety, protection and collapse -- Freedom in Action.
Language:
English
