Do your shoulders and back ache from long hours at the computer? Do you get a tight sore neck or tension headaches? Do your hips and back hurt at the end of a long day?
This series of six classes will address a variety of postural imbalances that cause chronic pain throughout the body, with a special focus on upper body issues. Through gentle movements and increased internal awareness, class participants will gradually acquire an array of tools for effective self-care.
Ruthy Alon's description of Feldenkrais work in Mindful Spontaneity is a favored text of a generation of Feldenkrais enthusiasts. Alon weaves experiential and theoretical information in a poetic yet pragmatic language. These simple and unexpected suggestions will help everyone who suffers from restricted movement or pain to find a new sense of freedom.
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"Ruthy Alon's exercises will enable many people to tap into the natural wisdom of their bodies and find greater ease and freedom in their lives."
-Jack Heggie, author of Skiing With the Whole Body
In Running with the Whole Body, Heggie proposes a thirty-day exercise program that will not only prevent you from injuring yourself in a new way, but enable you to become a smoother, and more powerful runner. The exercises presented isolate the workings of the various parts of the body to show how each part of the body balances and works in concert with the others. The result is a body whose torso, hips, pelvis and shoulders all move freely in the act of running. You will discover how to unleash the power of the large, strong muscles of the hips, spine and shoulders to power your running.
Whether you run a few miles a week or are training for a marathon, running properly takes time and energy. Now, thanks to the Alexander Technique, runners can improve their competitive performance while multiplying the health benefits of the sport and virtually eliminating its hazards. This proven method encourages a greater awareness of the way the body functions and moves, and helps runners release tension and jog without risk of injury. With special exercises for the head, eyes, torso, and legs, this unique guide will help you radically improve results, both in training and competition.
