Change your posture, change your life : how the power of the Alexander technique can combat back pain, tension and stress
(2012)

Nonfiction

Book

Call Numbers:
613.78/BRENNAN,R

Availability

Locations Call Number Status
Adult Nonfiction 613.78/BRENNAN,R Available

Details

PUBLISHED
London : Watkins, [2012]
©2012
DESCRIPTION

186 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

ISBN/ISSN
9781780280240 (pbk), 1780280246 (pbk)
LANGUAGE
English
NOTES

Alexander technique: the benefits -- The origin of the technique -- The development of the technique -- How the Alexander technique works -- Understanding posture -- Posture and education -- The secret key to good posture -- The effects of furniture on posture -- The hidden obstacle to improving posture -- Your inner acrobat -- Inside yourself -- Posture and shoes -- First steps to improving posture -- Posture and breathing -- Bringing your life back into balance

The Alexander Technique is a proven method for breaking down bodily tension to restore natural ease of movement. Change Your Posture, Change Your Life examines every aspect of the technique, from how to release muscle tension to the secret key to good posture. This must-have guide will benefit all age groups and lifestyles: sufferers of muscular-skeletal problems like arthritis, backache, and headaches; parents concerned about their children's posture; anyone involved in sports and exercise; as well as musicians, actors, and health-care professionals