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Can you elaborate on the specific techniques you used (Alexander technique, meditating)?

• djaychela 7y ago
  In terms of meditation, I've been using Sam Harris' "Waking Up" app as it's chimed with me greatly; I was originally using Headspace, but it didn't click with me in the same way (plus I'm a fan of Harris and have listened to his podcast since it began). Alexander Technique lessons have been a revelation in terms of understanding how I move, and how much tension I was carrying in my body all the time, plus learning to use the 'right' muscles in the body for posture. There is also an element of meditative mindset present with both my teachers, which has helped with my default 'judgemental' mind-state. I think that Alexander Technique is hugely important, but it's subtle and difficult to describe - I think it's a case of going for a few lessons and seeing if it works for/with you, as it sounds like "woo" to a lot of people - it did to me until I tried it. I think the combination of all these things has helped greatly to move me in the right direction towards a better way of living, and not fighting myself all the time.
  • myth_drannon 7y ago
    As an alternative to Alexander Technique if it's difficult to find practitioners, you can try Feldenkrais method.