AT Connections

I am in awe of the quantity and quality of things which may be found on the internet.  I've decided to dedicate this page to things which may or may not be about the Alexander Technique, but which I find to be strongly connected to AT in one way or another, if not.  One thing they all have in common is that they fascinate me!  Feel free to share your interesting findings here, too.  Show and tell! :)

http://www.upwithgravity.net/
Wonderful series of self-lessons for using gravity to our best advantage, by AT teacher Robert Rickover.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ks-_Mh1QhMc
Amy Cuddy, TED talk on how your body language shapes who you are

http://brainapples.com/RevolutionizeYourBrain-FinalCopy.pdf
Thank you, Franis Engel, for telling me about this!

About calm excitement: 
http://posturereleaseimagery.org/archives/323
Thanks to John Appleton, imaginative creator of Posture Release Imagery. I also like this quote from John: "Endeavor in yourself to feel/imagine innocence, the disposition that straightens backs, releases pain, of its own accord."


BBC News: "Mind tricks may help arthritic pain" 
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-13068924 
This study is AMAZING and very much related to Alexander Technique


Great articles on the power of positive emotion.
Applied Neuroscience Institute

About the power of smiling:
http://www.ted.com/talks/ron_gutman_the_hidden_power_of_smiling.html#.TlwvFoCIYzQ.facebook


About yawning and why it's healthy:
http://www.upenn.edu/gazette/1109/expert.html

This is great healthy, happy advice, delivered with song -- laugh and remember! :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5qGOCN02sE&feature=share

Constructive Rest audio guide series, by David Nesmith:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Constructive-Rest-The-Audio-Guide-Series/336677616349587

Two articles on the hazards of wearing heels and shoes in general:
http://www.upworthy.com/is-the-risk-of-wearing-these-worth-it-2?c=ufb1
http://nymag.com/health/features/46213/




2 comments:

  1. I'm really glad to have found this site, Jennifer. It's got a great, open, welcoming feel with very useful information. I'm always happy to read your work!

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  2. Thank you so much, Mark! Very glad you enjoy my writing!

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