#bodyconsciousness

[frenchlifestylevera]

Working on triceps and biceps 😵😵 #orangebleue #girlswithmuscle #GirlswithInk #girlswholift #weighttraining #weights #lift #lifting #liftheavyoftenasineveryday #bodyconsciousness #bodygoals #nevergiveup #bodybuilding #bodytransformation #fitnessfreak #fitaddict #fitness #fitfam #fitlife #workingout #workhard #training #trainhard

[natural-healing-micro-blog]

The Alexander TechniqueRemember when your mother told you to stand up straight or stop slouching? She was onto something that practitioners of the Alexander Technique emphasize: poor posture can negatively impact health. In the 19th century, Australian actor Frederick M. Alexander discovered a strong link between health and posture when he lost his voice onstage due to muscle strain. Alexander theorized that proper alignment of the head, neck, torso, and spine is essential for efficient movement. Misalignment can compress the spine, constrict internal organs, and cause muscle tension. It can also impair breathing capacity, as the diaphragm has less room to move freely. The Alexander Technique teaches individuals how to move, sit, and stand with proper alignment, thereby alleviating joint pain, and muscle tension, and promoting relaxation.Proper Head SupportWhile lying down, it's crucial to slightly support the head to fully relax the body. Referred to as "constructive rest" by Alexander Technique teachers, appropriate head support minimizes pressure on the spinal column and relaxes the shoulders. It also releases excess muscle tension and allows the arms and legs to extend from the torso. The ideal support height is the width of the hand, or approximately two slim books.The Alexander Technique: Applications and BenefitsThe technique is effective for addressing headaches, back pain, sciatica, disk problems, chronic fatigue, asthma, arthritis, temporomandibular disorders, repetitive stress injuries, and pregnancy and delivery issues.The Treatment:Therapists guide patients through exercises that reflect daily movements, such as standing and lifting, to adjust their postural alignment.The Effects:Improved postural alignment through the Alexander Technique relieves muscle tension, strains, joint pain, backaches, and stress-related injuries. It also restores effortless movement without compressing the spine or internal organs, promoting better organ function and circulation. Additionally, breathing deepens as the lungs have more room to expand.Mainstream Medicine's Viewpoint:While mainstream medicine supports proper postural alignment for reducing stress on joints and bones and promoting blood flow, the Alexander Technique is not officially endorsed due to insufficient research on its effects.Mind-Body Connection:A psychosomatic relationship exists between emotional states and body posture. For example, optimistic individuals typically have a relaxed, erect posture and move confidently and gracefully. In contrast, those experiencing depression often exhibit physical strain and tend to bow their head and shoulders, as if carrying the weight of the world. Fearful individuals may lift their shoulders, causing neck strain, while anxious people often tense specific body parts, like their arms, crossing them in front as if protecting themselves. By realigning poor posture, emotional issues can be addressed through various exercises. Body-oriented healing methods, such as the Alexander Technique, are often used in conjunction with therapy.Practicing Correct Alignment:To visualize and maintain proper posture, practice correct alignment in front of a mirror.The Alexander Technique Daily Training Regimen:Four commands, two signals, and one formula make up a daily training regimen that can be practiced at home to cultivate body awareness. Use them together and as frequently as possible.The four commands are: "Lengthen your back," "Widen your shoulders," "Let your head rest at the top of your spine," and "Relax your face." By following these internal commands, you can lengthen your spinal column, allowing your chest and abdominal organs to expand and function optimally. Tense muscles can relax, and you'll experience improved coordination and overall well-being.The two signals are: "Stop!" and "How?" These prompts encourage you to pause and consciously consider proper body alignment. Reflect on how life stressors might affect your posture and where tension is held in your body, which can influence alignment and coordination.

[steadypeanuthumanoidshepherd]

Vlog #184 We are all energy from the same source https://youtu.be/OWPODnTVjyA #weareallenergyfromthesamesource #oneness #fivesensereality #bodyconsciousness #selfrealization #unity #unconditionallove #theconsciousnessexplorer😃 #theconsciousnessexplorer #whatmadeyousmiletoday😃 #whatmadeyousmiletoday #lifecoach #lifecoaching #spiritualadvisor #manifestation #authenticself #MohnishSharma #spirituality #lightworker #collectiveconsciousness #universalconsciousness #divineconsciousness https://www.instagram.com/p/CL4z-jIDrxD/?igshid=1ul3meaokq8m0

[aumshanti]

In the moments where I feel the most #beautiful instead of attaching to #bodyconsciousness I instead see #divinelight shining through #middaythoughts #almostdoneatwork #feelingpretty #yoga (at Denver, Colorado) https://www.instagram.com/p/B09NiGNFFTP/?igshid=1kqp0th7flefe

[leeshalynn]

‪Tbh. ‬

I can’t wait to get to our vacation in Mexico so I can wipe all this body consciousness.

[frenchlifestylevera]

Loved this veggie salad with noodles lettuce tomato mozzarella and nut oil #veggies #vegetarian #vegetarianfood #cleaneating #healthylifestyles #Healthy #fitaddict #fitnessfreak #fitfood #fitfam #eathealthy #eatclean #weightloss #bodygoals #bodyconscious #bodyconsciousness #VillainettesParis #VillainettesFrance #VillainettesEurope (à Paris La Défense)