The Use Of The Self - and Myself!
Miriam Ojeda, California.
Yes, I'd made changes in the past with various therapies and exercise programs but none of these transformed “me”. Now I'm understanding how I use my whole self--that is my mind and body and etc., sync'd together. Sure, I'd understood that the mind and body work together as a whole but I'm the driven type and I'd force myself to work harder and then end up with some injury or another. Whether it was weights, running, yoga, biking, hiking or even holding a pen, I just pushed too hard. Two years ago I had finally had it. My recurring knee pain caused me to check out this Alexander Technique.
I am still amazed that even at my first session I learned what I needed to do to eliminate the underlying cause of my pain. It wasn't a change but rather a transformation of how I use my whole body and mind in everyday life.
I am now pain free. Once that knee pain obstacle was removed, I was able to see how other parts of ‘me’ were also in contraction which was limiting my freedom to move and express myself.
What's extraordinary is that because of this Alexander Technique process, I see how myself and my work in the world has changed. Now I happily enjoy my accomplishments without being relentlessly driven. My yoga practice is pain free and my energy moves where it's needed. I've even taken up painting just to experience being out of control and letting go of perfection, and I don't force it. I love the freedom that has come from not "end gaining" (before I was just looking to reach the next goal but missing all the fun along the way).
Change is temporary but transformation means finally being free to maximize my potential. Obviously this teaching syncs up body and mind which invites the spirit to soar. Mine has!
