Tip 55 – Dressage and the Alexander Technique
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The good and bad of dressage.
From Roger Federer, to Walter Payton, to this tip’s equestrian example — good use is the same across all activities. As you look at the above image, think of relationships instead of position. In good use, the heels and head are dynamically apposed to each other, giving room for the torso to go up and back in relation to the head and legs. The rider is not stiffly straight, instead, she displays the quality of a spring. (photo link)
More on Dynamic Oppositional Relationships:
Dynamic Opposition and Your Body
Video: Good Posture Is Like a Wave
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