Poor posture is very common and can cause a multitude of health problems. Many people think it can improved by 'sitting up straight' or 'pulling the shoulders back', but nothing could be further from the truth, as this just makes things worse. Instead, the Alexander technique releases unconscious muscular tension throughout your body that has accumulated over many years of stressful living, helping you re-discover the free and natural posture you had as a child.
You will learn new ways of moving while performing everyday tasks, discovering ways of sitting, standing and walking that put less strain on the bones, joints and muscles, thus making your body work more efficiently. Since our physical state also affects our mental one, the benefits can extend into many areas of life.
The technique is not so much something you learn as something you unlearn. It can help you to become more aware of balance, posture and co-ordination while performing everyday actions. This brings into consciousness tensions throughout our body that have previously gone unnoticed, and it is these which are very often the root cause of many common ailments: neck, hip and knee pain, arthritis, insomnia, breathing problems, poor circulation, high blood pressure, stress, depression and anxiety - to name but a few!
Snce our physical state directly affects our mental and emotional well-being, people often say that they feel much calmer and happier even after just a few Alexander lessons, often resulting in less domestic tension and a greater ability to cope with life in general. In fact, many people who practice the technique experience a general feeling of lightness throughout their bodies and even describe the sensation as 'walking on air'. The Alexander Technique along with the tranquil atmosphere of Cortijo Romeo is the perfect combination for a very relaxed week!
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