Becoming conscious of our habits of tension and imbalance is the first step towards letting them go. F M Alexander made this discovery over 125 years ago by using mirrors to observe himself. A small silver lining to lockdown is that now we have an electronic means of boosting our self awareness.
There are some downsides to Zoom (think tired eyes, aching back) but there are some surprising advantages - beyond the obvious ones of being able to work, study, exercise and keep in touch remotely. I'm thinking of the square or rectangle on your screen which enables you to you see yourself. What useful feedback! Notice what quirks accompany your communication. For example, do you tend to lean to one side, tilt your head when listening, jut your head forward when speaking...?
Becoming conscious of our habits of tension and imbalance is the first step towards letting them go. F M Alexander made this discovery over 125 years ago by using mirrors to observe himself. A small silver lining to lockdown is that now we have an electronic means of boosting our self awareness. |
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