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Tai Chi and the Alexander Technique

Body Learning: The Alexander Technique

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The Relationship Between Tai Chi and Relaxation

Some Tai Chi instructors in the name of relaxation end up slumping a bit. I would have guessed that the more likely pattern would be over straightening. In my experience, it is the collapsing that's often the problem. You know, Alexander was very clear that when you give people verbal instructions, you really want to notice what they make of them. And if they do the wrong thing, that's not very helpful.

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