Hi everyone, I am also greatly in favour of the Alexander Technique as it is so basic and sensible. It re-teaches us to use our bodies. It is basically a course in correct posture and using our joints, eg hips, knees, shoulders etc to move, bend, sit etc. It is taught by qualified teachers (I think the course for teachers is only held in London and is a four year full time course.) There are lots of good books on The Technique, but nothing is as good as going to a qualified teacher as they use gentle hands-on guidance to encourage you to adopt more "natural" postures. There are a few good books specifically on The Alexander Technique and pregnancy and birth, and I owned a great one "till I loaned it to someone about a year ago, and forgot who I loaned it to! I would certainly recommend the technique to anyone who carries "stress" in their neck or head as neck pain or headaches, as the teachers can show you how to let go of tension quickly and effectively. Christina. -----Original Message----- From: Mary Murphy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Sunday, 2 December 2001 4:14 Subject: Re: Birthing Stool Policy
>Having a problem not with my knee but the metatarsals where I put pressure >on the top of my foot whilst sitting on it, I was give a little , long, >thin, slanted stool that I can rest my bum on when in the knee-sitting >position. I believe it is like a meditation stool? It takes all the >pressure off and I can rest back on it.. Also, I agree with Denise. I have >becoime much less hands on and therefore don't have to be in so close to the >woman. I believe that Caroline Flint says it all. (I used to think she was >a bit "cool" towards the Mum's, but now I see that it is really not ideal >to be so "in their faces". I also have become a convert of the Alexander >Method and have learned to use my body properly in difficult situations. >This has probably been the biggest benefit to me of all. Cheers, Mary Murphy >----- Original Message ----- >From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; ><[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Sent: Sunday, December 02, 2001 1:41 AM >Subject: Re: Birthing Stool Policy > > >> Exactly Tina: I have received several babies with the mom on the birth >stool >> ( a de By). I only recently noticed my knee acting up after a water birth >and >> a 40 minute second stage ( which actually was short as the mom was a >primip). >> I know changing positions and yoga and stretches etc would help. However, >in >> second stage I seem to get stuck in positions that require my knees to be >> bent for at least 30 minutes at a time. I have to get over this. I think >at >> the moment I need a knee brace as it even gets sore when I bend my knee >> during sleep. Oh well, I am sure it will mend with a little rest and >> relaxation, it has been a busy year. I hope to get to another 4 births and >> then I am on the plane to Sydney on December 16. Regards, marilyn >> -- >> This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. >> Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe. >> > >-- >This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. >Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe. -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe.
