I've always loved making new years resolutions. The "fresh slateā feels so inviting. I pull out a blank sheet of paper, write the year, and then list my intentions. Theyāre always in relation to something in my life that Iād like to see move, shift, or change. Sometimes, the same things show up on my list. Over and over and overā¦.
Do you have those things, too? Those pesky repeat-offenders that you canāt seem to shake?
How do you relate to them? Kindly? Or do you shame, blame, and otherwise bully them?
When we rail against the mind-body habits weād like to change, they sometimes fight back! Like a human being, they get defensive. This doesn't advance the change we'd like to see.
The body prefers to be whispered to, gently held, and wisely understood. If you're not sure how to do that, you could start with this lie down, or work with a practitioner you trust.
Pain is often our body yelling at us to listen. Once we tune in and follow what it's asking us to do, it often recedes - or even communicates a need.
When you cultivate a sensitivity to your body's signals, you can sense the early signs that require attention. One of the benefits of the Alexander Technique is increased interoception (the sense of what's happening inside us) & proprioception (the sense of where our body is in space) that leads to more self awareness.
I'll be offering more online resources like this soon by popular demand. I was very excited to announce new in-person hours but given the developing COVID-19 situation I'm putting a pause on that, hopefully to resume in February. Stay tuned ā£ļø.
Thanks in advance for being part of my 2022. Let's make it fun and meaning-filled.