E ven as you read this, you’re probably hurting yourself. And the posture fanatics who practice the Alexander Technique want you to do something about it. The technique preaches better living through ...

“S tand up straight.” I am 13 years old, patiently waiting for the organ to launch into “O Thou the Central Orb,” when I hear these words and feel two hands yanking back my cassocked shoulders.

The Alexander technique is a specific approach and set of exercises that encourage the development of mindful awareness of the balance and posture of the body, with a particular focus on the balance, ...

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Performers always need to be conscious of their physical presence on stage. The Alexander Technique, developed in the 1890s by Australian actor Frederick Matthias Alexander, helps actors immerse ...

Proper posture helps minimize pressure through your joints and reduces the risk of injury during daily activities. "Bad" posture is often correctable with stretches and strengthening exercises, as ...

Honestly, the little bulge around your midsection is probably just bodyfat. And, unfortunately, there is no way to target specific areas for weightloss. If you want a completely flat stomach (sans ...

Did you jerk your shoulders back and suck your stomach in just reading this headline? ‘Good posture’ may bring to mind a ramrod-straight back and raised chin, like a soldier on military parade, but we ...

These targeted exercises can correct years of posture problems in just minutes a day while strengthening key muscle groups Poor posture has become increasingly prevalent in modern society, with ...

A combination of yoga, stretching, and strengthening exercises may help you to fix or correct your posture over time. Maintaining good posture is important for helping you develop strength, ...