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30 Jun Learn about Hands 5: Arm Rotation
Do you know the difference between 'page turning' or 'key motion' for the hand and arm? In this video Greg explains and demonstrates these differences simply. Understanding how you move gives you more choices for moving with ease. Video 1:46
30 Jun Learn about Hands 4: Wrist Moves!
Greg explains and demonstrates in this video the movements of the wrist. We can take our hand in many directions, largely due to the many small bones and range of motion this makes possible in the wrist. This video will give you insight into how your wrist moves! video 1:39
30 Jun Learn about Hands 3: Hand grips
In this video Greg Holdaway explains and demonstrates the multiple possibilities of hand grips. Consider how you pick up objects, manipulate them and function with precision and detail using your hands; this capacity uses several aspects of your anatomical design. Understanding the range of motion and movement potential of your hands helps you develop your skills.
30 Jun Learn about Hands 2: Amazing Thumbs!
Learn about Hands: Amazing Thumbs! Hi, Greg from BodyMinded. Did you know that your thumb, that the length of your thumb is similar to the length of your middle finger? Watch the Thumb video below...
30 Jun Learn about Hands 1: Fingers and Palms
Greg in this video explains and demonstrates some of the keys ideas about hand movements, starting with the fingers and palms. Hands are important for everyday actions and especially for making music! Music teachers we have you in mind as we offer these free bite sized videos for you to use - enjoy! Use this video for yourself or with your students to gain an insight into the functioning of the hands - it is fascinating!
21 Jun What is the Alexander Technique?
As humans, we are all designed and created uniquely. Our bodies are beautiful feats of engineering that are capable of extraordinary things. Yet so many people walk around operating at only a fraction of their true physical potential, and in chronic pain each day. Back...
17 Jun Feeling so empowered to apply Alexander Technique to my life.
Written version of Dave Carr's Account of working with Cathy Madden Studying with Cathy Madden has been an incredible experience. Each time she’s visited I’ve been on a high the whole time, feeling so empowered to apply the Alexander Technique to my life and so inspired...
16 Jun 6 Serious Reasons to Smile More
If you’re interested in enhancing your health, brain, social life, and mood, try laughing more. Having a good sense of humour is beneficial to multiple aspects of your life. A well-developed sense of humour has incredible benefits. Laughing and smiling aren’t frivolous activities! Using your BodyMinded...
06 Jun The Sense of Space
So much of the teaching that we do, derived from the Alexander Technique, relates to our perception of where we are and what we are doing in space. We often refer to proprioception1 as a primary sensory input into knowing where the parts of our...