Over this tough period of Covid lockdown, I’ve realised that the closest an Alexander Technique student can get to the experience of a hands-on lesson is ‘active rest’.
Essentially, active rest entails lying on your back on a fairly firm surface, placing a book under your head, bending your knees and resting the soles of your feet on the floor. It also goes by some other descriptions in the Alexander world, such as semi-supine, constructive rest or balanced resting state.
Why is this practice remarkable? Well, it gives you the best chance to release muscle tension and come back to your most coordinated self.
Like meditation, active rest is both simple and demanding at the same time. The good news is that I’ve now created a 16-minute free audio which will talk you through the process.
The question is, will you take the time in your busy day to experience it?
