Think of quietening/softening/switching off unnecessary muscle tension. Any tension exists first as a thought (even if it's not a fully conscious one). By letting go of what's not necessary, we open up more brain space for the things we want to perceive. We also become more sensitive to small movements or other textile information.
📖 Trying that again while playing the piano has been a very interesting experience (again). There are still movements that happen pretty automatically when the muscle memory is strong. But a movement that's straight out of a tin has very little possibility to adjust and adapt. I immediately interact with the instrument a lot better when thinking of today's thought. There's a lot more space to adapt to the peculiarities of the instrument, and overall feels a lot more collaborative, rather than a fight for dominance.
10 minutes of mindful movement a day 🍂
For the month of October I will be posting a different thought/theme each day to bring some Alexander inspired mindfulness into daily activities.
To follow along, simply
🚴 Choose an activity. It can be the same one or different each day
(the more inconsequential and boring the better)
🔍 Use the activity as an opportunity to explore the theme
📖 Take note of anything interesting (I will be sharing some of my own notes/observations as I follow the themes too)
If you have any questions, thoughts, observations, disbeliefs, challenges, I would genuinely love to discuss it, so feel free to reach out.
Disclaimers:
1. These are some thoughts I have found helpful during my Alexander journey. They are definitely not all the technique is or has to offer.
2. ⚠ Health and Safety ⚠
Don't choose an activity that requires you to handle a vehicle or sharp object, or can put you or others in danger.
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