This Zoom webinar, the first of a series, explores the emotional aspects of the Alexander Technique. Anthony Kingsley, the speaker, shares his personal journey with the technique, highlighting its potential for emotional healing beyond its typical application in postural re-education.
Psychophysical Unity: The video emphasizes the intimate connection between the mind and body, a core principle of the Alexander Technique. Improving posture isn't merely physical; it impacts emotional well-being.
Emotional Learning: The Alexander Technique isn't solely about feeling good all the time but about learning to experience and tolerate emotions without losing touch with reason. It's about emotional growth and self-awareness.
Inhibition as Emotional Regulation: "Inhibition," a key concept in the Alexander Technique, is reframed as the ability to experience emotions without reactive outbursts or avoidance. It's about holding and embracing emotions without losing touch with oneself.
The Role of the Alexander Teacher: The Alexander teacher's role is to provide a safe space for pupils to experience themselves without judgment and to facilitate emotional learning. The teacher's own emotional maturity and self-awareness is crucial for this.
Embodied Knowledge: True understanding of the Alexander Technique is embodied; it's not simply theoretical knowledge but a felt experience integrated into the whole self.
