Thankful For Alexander

I am thankful for Alexander Technique. I come from a point of view that holds the body/mind connection very highly. Alexander has given me new ways to think about, do, undo, and ultimately not do that connection. It is a journey that I hope to continue. I have been on the journey before Alexander, and I intend to be on the journey after Alexander.

I have learned the very basics and I have seen its influence throughout my life, affecting all areas and levels of my life. It confirms long held beliefs and ways, and it encourages me to delve deeper into what I intuitively know. Now I simply must step out of my own way and be on my merry way!

All out of sorts

 

As I am able to take a few moments to consider and think on my Alexander Technique journal/blog assignment, I can feel myself slowly inhabit and become aware of my body. The past month has been very challenging to say the least. I attended only one of my Alexander classes in that month and feel like I am drifting off into space when it comes to Alexander Technique and my body.

Perhaps my disconnectedness from my body comes from the fact that this past month has instilled a load of stress and tension. My awareness consists of pain, so its no wonder I have become so detached. Sometimes checking in with ones physicality is not a pleasant choice.

I am curious to find out if there are any sort of crisis applications of Alexander. Something that can be done to help out a person who is spaced out and in shock due to extreme life stressors. I need that bad sometimes and I know that I am not alone.

The key is to have time, take time, and know what to do with that time. In such extreme situations this is next to impossible. You would need some kind of wake up call to force you into awareness, presence, and a kind of peace.

All out of sorts describes this past month very well. I am just now getting a grip and able to take a look at what has happened. How does one avoid this, cutting it off before it gets so wildly out off hand?