

Has taken years to develop the habits of strain that limit your movements. If this is still too difficult to do sit on aĬhair and stretch one leg at a time out in front of you while flexing the foot Tighten your back, but instead think of it as wide. Think of your head releasing andĭe-compressing from the neck and gently releasing toward the ceiling. Try to stay upright do not allow the pelvisĪ sitting position where the sitting bones, those curvy balancing points on theīottom of your pelvis, are facing straight downwards. Instead, notice a small curve both in the lower back and in the neck. (Note that hip width is not very wide, lessįor a few minutes while stretching into your heels.

Your legs out in front of you, about hip-width apart. The wall for support of your back, flex your feet at the ankles and stretch Muscles on the back of the thigh which get pulled if they are shortened). Underneath your seat, a larger one if your hamstring muscles are tight (those Will be able to perform the first position).īegin with 10 minutes of Constructive Rest, Them a little closer together, and tie them with a cloth belt, or place the (Note that if it is very difficult for you to keep your legs up, bring Grow wider over the next number of minutes. The muscles at the back of the neck, and that your back begins to settle and Notice that you can gradually ease the tightening of (if this isĭifficult for you to maintain, place a chair directly in front of your bottom Knees bent and pointing toward the ceiling approximately 15 inches from oneĬomfortable and that the legs are not straining to stay upright. With your head on the books, the soles of your feet on the floor, with the You will be lying down on a floor, not on Soft bound books, lie on your back, and place the books under your head. It will gradually reduce the tensions in the Ready to learn the 10 minute Constructive Rest position.

Practicing the entire Seven Step System for a better back!) (Note: Add one 1 step each day, and in just seven days you will be Work gently and consistently on the practices that will truly help you feel better, stronger, and less stressed, and many doors will open for you to fulfill all of your goals Never put off feeling better because of the laundry list of tasks you have to get done in a day. (Happiness begins with feeling well in your own body.Have fun, and let me know how it went for Whole 7 step protocol all together and see what works best for you. Practice one or two a day if you only have a few minutes, or try the Time to do these steps on a regular basis. You can do everything with more ease and less stress if you only take the Simple movement and meditation pract ices daily, and you will see immediate positive results in your energy level and your body image. This Stress Reduction and Energy Management System is aīasic aid for improving your posture, easing back pain and enhancing your Written by Diane Young, M.AmSAT, NationallyĬertified Teacher of the Alexander Technique,ĬranioSacral Therapist, Spiritual Life Coach, Own reduce stress without ever leaving your desk, resolve back and neck painĮffortlessly by releasing muscular imbalances, and manage your energy for more peace in the body
