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Alexander Technique and Parkinson’s Disease/ Mind and Body in Movement

Dance Without Limits Posted on April 16, 2017 by Dana Ben-YehudaApril 16, 2017  

Someone with Parkinson’s Disease said something telling. Some time ago, he told his doctor that he “couldn’t connect his brain and his foot to make his foot move.” He is looking for ways to keep mobile and be in balance. … Continue reading →

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Heads Up on Posture

Dance Without Limits Posted on August 7, 2015 by Dana Ben-YehudaAugust 7, 2015

Hello Friends, Once upon a time, my mother would ask me to place a book on top of my head and walk around the living room. Head held high, off I’d go for as long as possible. It was an … Continue reading →

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Mom was right, POSTURE MATTERS!

Dance Without Limits Posted on May 10, 2015 by Dana Ben-YehudaMay 10, 2015

Hello my friends, It’s Sunday, May 10th; Mother’s Day. Let me ask you. Did your mom tell you to sit up straight? It turns out she was right… From the American Journal of Pain Management 1994, 4: 36-39: Posture affects … Continue reading →

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Your neck, the cell phone, and sitting posture

Dance Without Limits Posted on December 1, 2014 by Dana Ben-YehudaDecember 1, 2014

Hello my friends! More and more, research shows that good posture is connected with well-being, both inside and out. The way you feel, your mood, and your health, are intrinsically linked. It turns out that it’s not so easy to … Continue reading →

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Heads Up! on Cell Phone Use!

Dance Without Limits Posted on November 21, 2014 by Dana Ben-YehudaNovember 21, 2014

Hello my friends, If you use a cell phone, heads up – literally! If not, you may be creating damage that will be with you for your lifetime. Imagine swinging a kettleball by the end of your neck. Tiring, right? … Continue reading →

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Can You Wear Your Posture to Work?

Dance Without Limits Posted on July 23, 2014 by Dana Ben-YehudaJuly 23, 2014

Hello Friends, Have you seen the new posture shirt? Wouldn’t it be great if you could get dressed in the morning and wear your posture to work? Whose responsibility is your posture, anyway? Is it okay to take over your … Continue reading →

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British Medical Journal: Introduction to the Alexander Technique

Dance Without Limits Posted on August 21, 2012 by Dana Ben-YehudaAugust 21, 2012

Hello friends, Who comes for Alexander Technique lessons? The British Medical Journal gives an overview: If you have back or neck pain, or if you are a dancer or musician and would like to improve your performance, I encourage you … Continue reading →

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Scientist’s Experience with the Alexander Technique and Back Pain

Dance Without Limits Posted on July 11, 2012 by Dana Ben-YehudaJuly 11, 2012

Hello my friends! Do you have back pain? This is a brief video with one scientist’s view of the Alexander Technique. Sharon Gourdji came for lessons because of low back pain that had persisted over a number of years. Half … Continue reading →

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One Student’s Experience – Dealing with MS and Alexander Technique

Dance Without Limits Posted on July 10, 2012 by Dana Ben-YehudaJuly 10, 2012

Hello my friends, One of my students came because of posture, and discovered that Alexander Technique helped her deal with a much more serious issue in her life…Multiple Sclerosis (MS). In fact, the MS Foundation does recommend Alexander Technique for … Continue reading →

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Good Posture for Better Fitness

Dance Without Limits Posted on January 24, 2012 by Dana Ben-YehudaJanuary 24, 2012

Greetings! As January is well under way, health and fitness are on many of our minds. Good posture helps with whatever you do. You will instantly look more confident and more slender. It helps with body mechanics and improves your … Continue reading →

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