While sometimes misunderstood as a kind of postural visualization technique, F.M. Alexander’s concept of directing is actually a concrete skill that, when practiced consistently and constructively, can be used to restore the natural and effortless coordination of the postural system. When I first tried to practice directing I got a lot wrong — I wouldContinue reading How To Direct: A Beginner’s Guide
Learn to quiet your mind by setting yourself up to win
Balancing your drive for improvement with the patience and quietness required of a discipline like this can be tough. You may spend time in a lie down and find that you can’t let yourself quiet down, or that you keep criticizing yourself for not feeling any changes or improvements. This is natural, and it isContinue reading Learn to quiet your mind by setting yourself up to win →