01 Get to Know Your Torso - Learning to Control Your Torso

Many people hardly think about their torso. When they're asked to make movements with their torso, often the movements can seem almost impossible to do. Simply put, most people are unaware of their torso and how important its condition is during all activities and movements. This video begins a series on the torso, where we will take a deep dive into understanding how to self-manipulate your torso for the better. This first video explains what the torso is and starts to examine what is the optimal shape of the torso.


I offer lessons in the Initial Alexander Technique, which are conducted one-on-one with a teacher over Zoom. They are designed to help you gain conscious control over how you move your body. Most people have no idea what they’re doing with their body, and as they misuse their body, they end up with discomfort, pain, and other issues that they may not even realize are caused by what they’re doing to themselves. But how do you figure out what you’re doing wrong? And how do you change what you're doing and overcome lifelong habits?

In an Initial Alexander Technique lesson, you will record yourself through Zoom, so you will be able to see and understand what you are doing when you stand, sit, walk, and perform other simple gestures. With the assistance of your teacher, you will come to understand how you are misusing the mechanisms of your body, and you will gain the ability to choose to use yourself in a more sensible way. You can learn how to use your body without pain. You can break free from long held habits. All you need is a system that works.

For more information or to book a lesson, please visit my website: https://mechanicsofpoise.com/

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François Delsarte




Special thanks to LJ for help with image editing.