Deborah Lewis
This is a small tribute to the Alexander Technique (really to those who teach it) on the benefits of spending time “working” on one’s self.
Twas just a few days before Christmas and like a mouse I was scurrying all about the house, frantically trying to get the place ready, all the foods prepared “oi,” what a deal. When I noticed there was not much of a rise nor a width to be found within my leetle skeleton . So much for trying to rhyme. I promptly stopped all activity and placed my body on the floor, knees bent, feet flat on the ground, a book under my head. I began to notice how held and tight I had allowed myself to become. I was exhausted, and had much to do. I thought, have no expectations just notice your body, the way you are in relation to the floor, what ever sensations arise just notice, no comments, and then…. Slowly direct yourself. Neck free… so the head can go forward and up, to allow the torso to lengthen and widen… Over and over I repeated this process in a meditative fashion again, I would say not expecting any result. I was pretty tired when I lay down you see. Some small amount of time passed and I had to resume my activities. I thought hmm, my breathing is so relaxed, wow. I’ll get up now and much to my amazement I was revivified, not tired at all anymore and very up and directed….
