Evolved to Move
Using the Alexander Technique to Reduce Pain and Improve Fitness
The human body is designed to move freely, with little tension or conscious effort. But the stress of modern living often causes excessive tension, which pulls people out of sync with their body’s natural balance and alignment.
Based on the pioneering work of Frederick Matthias Alexander, this book shows healthcare and movement professionals how the Alexander Technique can help to free up their patients’ or clients’ movement and reduce pain caused by poor posture. Each awareness exercise demonstrates how to be conscious of and change these habits that have developed over time, which can help both yourself and your clients to improve alignment and co-ordination.
This book is an essential guide for anyone who wants to avoid muscular nerve or joint pain.
Publisher
Handspring (June 2025)
Chapters
- Introduction
- Chapter 1 life is movement
- Chapter 2 evolution of a technique
- Chapter 3 just neurons firing
- Chapter 4 unknown unknowns
- Chapter 5 inside yourself
- Chapter 6 the heart of the matter
- Chapter 7 first stop and think
- Chapter 8 thinking in activity
- Chapter 9 release into movement
- Chapter 10 it’s all connected
- Appendix I the alexander technique and the medical world
- Appendix II testimonials of healthcare profesionals
- Resources
- References
- Index
- Acknowledgements
156 pages. Illustrations.