Alexander Technique for Neck and Back Pain

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    Anthony Kingsley, Head of Training at the Alexander Teacher Training School, delivers a First Alexander Technique Lesson to Ben 0n October 19th, 2019
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 93

  • @AlexanderTechnique33
    @AlexanderTechnique33  7 місяців тому +1

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  • @nickyjlyons
    @nickyjlyons 5 років тому +34

    Asmr. Calming voice. Gentle touch. Human contact. Love your videos Anthony. I’ll sleep well this morning

  • @Uberhead22
    @Uberhead22 4 роки тому +71

    The assistant runs out of power at 28:24 but the back-up generator kicks in shortly afterwards.

  • @sappy441
    @sappy441 5 років тому +28

    I really enjoyed this one because you can see a huge difference by the 25 minute mark. When they came in, their neck and back movements were very rigid and tight (I'm not an expert but they looked to be struggling with the movements a bit at first) but halfway into the video, they seem to be effortlessly flowing off and onto the chair and their head is moving just as smoothly. Awesome to witness.
    Edit: what I think I meant was they had trouble "allowing" movement in the beginning

  • @toddsqui
    @toddsqui 5 років тому +40

    Without you, we'd all probably be watching historical archival footage from the early 2000s! Thank you so much!

  • @mamasheloves
    @mamasheloves 5 років тому +10

    'its not a choice, it just is" Yes that really is a perfect description of the technique!

    • @rbzzzzzrb
      @rbzzzzzrb Рік тому

      This is true when it's already working. But before that it's all choice. You have to make innumerable choices to get to the space of just IS.

    • @kinbolluck476
      @kinbolluck476 6 місяців тому

      choose to LLOiev

  • @marys8626
    @marys8626 5 років тому +15

    Lovely little guidelines

  • @eventide2763
    @eventide2763 3 роки тому +14

    I love seeing their posture when they first walk in vs when they leave. Amazing transformations occuring within the time it takes to drink a cup of tea 😂

  • @Sumd3vil
    @Sumd3vil 5 років тому +67

    Unintentional ASMR is the best. Lots of triggers from this one.

  • @snailscourge9873
    @snailscourge9873 Рік тому +3

    watching Anthony's hands - informative

  • @susieenglish302
    @susieenglish302 5 років тому +14

    This is the most relaxing set of videos on you tube

  • @bnolan3959
    @bnolan3959 4 роки тому +11

    These videos are wonderful. Thank you.

  • @Medellin31
    @Medellin31 4 роки тому +80

    All he needs to do now is to bend his knees, quite quickly.

  • @AlexanderTechnique33
    @AlexanderTechnique33  7 місяців тому

    Watch more Alexander Technique Videos:
    Richard and Elisabeth Walker's Training School, 1989:
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    Alexander Technique, Muscle Pain & Computer Work:
    ua-cam.com/video/iriXg5uZ_oU/v-deo.html
    Alexander Technique & Relaxation, March 2019:
    ua-cam.com/video/lwPNooNtDhY/v-deo.html

  • @askapk
    @askapk 5 років тому +56

    The difference between 0:42 and 45:51 is pretty noticeable.

    • @omfgSHORYUKEN
      @omfgSHORYUKEN 4 роки тому +5

      that's actually really impressive

    • @sholton3006
      @sholton3006 4 роки тому +7

      Except the acting...the acting is still pretty poor.

    • @firedrake7663
      @firedrake7663 3 роки тому +6

      @@omfgSHORYUKEN It isn't impressive. Point out to anyone they are slouching, they'll immediately correct their posture. Without the 20 minutes of faff seen here.

    • @sarahnadeofpoetry
      @sarahnadeofpoetry 10 місяців тому

      ​@@sholton3006 Out of respect for Anthony Kingsley, I won't get too upset, but if I might make a suggestion? Remove your tinfoil hat and check it at the door.

    • @sarahnadeofpoetry
      @sarahnadeofpoetry 10 місяців тому +2

      @@firedrake7663 The whole point of this demonstration is to condition mind and body. If you tell someone they're slouching, they'll make a conscious effort to correct it, but sure enough, they'll forget all about it in the business of life. The Alexander technique isn't faff, it's to ensure that the teachings get drilled into your subconscious so that you don't actively have to think about it, you think about nothing, you just do what you have to do automatically. At least watch his videos and listen to his explanations before waffling on. Show some respect.

  • @TaraFinlay
    @TaraFinlay 5 років тому +13

    Wow, it’s like Christmas! Another video! ✅🧘🏼‍♂️

  • @Dettol68
    @Dettol68 5 років тому +7

    Finally great sound quality - please keep posting

  • @charlesdibben5938
    @charlesdibben5938 5 років тому +125

    And just think to yourself, "No, not in my old way."

    • @vicklemiss
      @vicklemiss 5 років тому +26

      Charles Dibben Lovely little guidelines

    • @TaraFinlay
      @TaraFinlay 5 років тому +23

      Softens and widens. It widens.

    • @catherinebisset8870
      @catherinebisset8870 5 років тому +19

      And it's effort....less.

    • @mdm3boi
      @mdm3boi 3 роки тому +8

      4.5 kilos... And that's a lot... Sitting on a little neck...

    • @delicious_seabass
      @delicious_seabass 3 роки тому +7

      I want you think like a kite.

  • @sillencze3267
    @sillencze3267 Рік тому +7

    People say oh it’s a placebo affect, well in my opinion activating your placebo affect makes the brain and body heal itself

  • @jacquirhinton2622
    @jacquirhinton2622 5 років тому +9

    Great promotional video for the work, having been involved with the Alexander Technique since 2010 I am very interested in your wearing of "shoes" during lessons. Having visited a number of schools and having lessons in a private home with a teacher for four years it's a first to see a teacher or pupil/student in anything other than socks on their feet.

    • @AlexanderTechnique33
      @AlexanderTechnique33  5 років тому +11

      Shoes are really not the enemy. There is nothing holy - excuse the pun- about socks! If you can look after yourself, the you can stand on your head as far as I am concerned...

    • @gsnman
      @gsnman 5 років тому +4

      @@AlexanderTechnique33, I love your loafers.

    • @LajosKormos.
      @LajosKormos. 4 роки тому +1

      @@AlexanderTechnique33 Dear Anthony, patient visits you/works with you 10-15 times, and then never again? success always guaranteed? no home work? thank you

    • @AlexanderTechnique33
      @AlexanderTechnique33  4 роки тому +9

      @@LajosKormos. Hi Lajos, Success and failure are nor very helpful terms here. It's much more about development of capacities. Learning to be less reactive. Maintaining more stillness and ease in the face of challenges. Life is your homework and not some random or specific exercises. Growth has no limits.

    • @LajosKormos.
      @LajosKormos. 4 роки тому

      @@AlexanderTechnique33 super fast and super informative! thank you very much!

  • @purplatypus7405
    @purplatypus7405 5 років тому +7

    Whoa nice! Fast uploads awesome to see!

  • @eugenglobetrotter3323
    @eugenglobetrotter3323 5 років тому +21

    The key is to stop the automatic response towards stimulus!

  • @veraintuizione6497
    @veraintuizione6497 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks so much for sharing

  • @tomhaigh2988
    @tomhaigh2988 11 місяців тому

    This looks incredibly interesting, how do you find out more about this. ?

    • @AlexanderTechnique33
      @AlexanderTechnique33  11 місяців тому

      Hi Tom, You will find loads of resources on the description below the video. And feel free to contact me with any questions.

  • @derreksorensen
    @derreksorensen 5 років тому +151

    It’s effort-less

  • @jamesdeller-smith7604
    @jamesdeller-smith7604 4 місяці тому

    Deliciously easy

  • @KSignalEingang
    @KSignalEingang 5 років тому +4

    I need this in my life.

  • @Hairmetallurgist
    @Hairmetallurgist 4 роки тому +21

    "Lovely little breath..."

  • @Scottie1152
    @Scottie1152 5 років тому +16

    Let the shoulders widen, the back lengthen....

    • @ValVolfson
      @ValVolfson 4 роки тому +5

      and freee the neck

    • @jdicarlo77
      @jdicarlo77 4 роки тому +5

      and the torso to soften and widen

    • @mdm3boi
      @mdm3boi 4 роки тому +2

      @@jdicarlo77 and widen

  • @ls-dm5kq
    @ls-dm5kq 5 років тому +8

    Crazy. Look at the sitting posture difference between the start and the end.

  • @swisstrader
    @swisstrader 4 роки тому +2

    I happened upon this technique quite by accident.
    I’ve had chronic sore throat pain for many years and with no help from ENT’s over the years. I accidentally found a connection between the position of my head in relation to my neck and found that when I intentionally center my head along my spine/neck, my breathing improves and there is less constriction in the throat and hence less soreness in the throat. I have a tendency to jut my head forward when I walk or when sitting.
    I have no idea if this method relatives to this at all, so looking for some input here.

    • @AlexanderTechnique33
      @AlexanderTechnique33  4 роки тому +1

      I think you have stumbled on some very interesting truths about the relationship between health and the Head, Neck and Back Relationship. And yes, this does connect to the Alexander Technique. Good luck with your ongoing explorations...

  • @canadiangirl2839
    @canadiangirl2839 4 роки тому +1

    Is Alexander technique a mix of physiotherapy and chiropractic? Making a more practical technique?

  • @TheMeJustMe75
    @TheMeJustMe75 3 роки тому +8

    He forgot to say No, not in his old habits.

  • @jondonnelly3
    @jondonnelly3 3 роки тому +8

    Back was never meant to be triangular, square like a good field.

  • @twing3012
    @twing3012 3 роки тому +5

    I massage myself profoundly every night...
    phrasing.

  • @Hubizbubi
    @Hubizbubi 4 роки тому +1

    I like Brew By Numbers too :)

  • @richarde5718
    @richarde5718 6 місяців тому

    I need this done

  • @jondonnelly3
    @jondonnelly3 3 роки тому +2

    quite quickly

  • @oraora33
    @oraora33 2 роки тому +1

    This is Ericksonian hypnosys.

  • @jonahblock
    @jonahblock 5 років тому +2

    massive ASMT tingles

  • @MrPecksniff
    @MrPecksniff 5 років тому +8

    Come away from it more than you are

  • @jobvalero2564
    @jobvalero2564 5 років тому

    This video is great ASMR. Exactly though, what is the point of this exercise?

    • @2109917162
      @2109917162 5 років тому +8

      To train the mind to adopt better habits regarding posture and movement, in order to reduce straining muscles unnecessarily.

    • @Snocone333
      @Snocone333 3 роки тому +1

      looks pretty rediculous but i guess it reinforces new sitting/posture muscle memory? its basically posture practice right? Idk some woo-woo shit

  • @Ganjasmith
    @Ganjasmith 5 років тому

    Stay back

  • @TheMeJustMe75
    @TheMeJustMe75 4 роки тому +3

    British people crack me up. The everyday language is so much different than in America. They always seem to make things sound worse than they really are. I don't think it's intentional.

    • @AlexanderTechnique33
      @AlexanderTechnique33  4 роки тому +2

      Yes, us Brits are a weird bunch. We also say "tomato" wrongly!!

    • @TheMeJustMe75
      @TheMeJustMe75 3 роки тому

      @@AlexanderTechnique33 I meant no disrespect with my comment. I just find the slang or everyday language in other countries interesting. I'm American so everything is funny and we are gun crazy (common misconception by other countries). Looking forward to more videos.

    • @AlexanderTechnique33
      @AlexanderTechnique33  3 роки тому +1

      No offence at all. All in good humour. I wish you a very happy 2022!

  • @Dkneezy
    @Dkneezy 4 роки тому +6

    Not enough sandwich breath