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Pulling & Pushing Joints, and Perception
If you've ever been to an osteopath or an Alexander Technique teacher, you will probably have had the experience of having your legs 'pulled out'.
It's a great feeling. You lie on your back on the couch, the practitioner takes hold of your ankles, and very gently leans away from you, as though trying to pull your legs away from your body.
For those of you who haven't experienced it, it might sound slightly bizarre, but, if you are able to release your hips, knees,
James Drewe
Feb 12 min read


‘Testing’ Postures
Working with a partner, you held a tai chi posture, and your partner would push against you; I seem to remember that it was a bit hit and ..
James Drewe
Oct 1, 20243 min read


'Connecting' the Body.
If you really managed to let go of your muscles, it will be the combination of all the relevant muscles supported by the various fascial ...
James Drewe
Feb 1, 20223 min read


Putting Backbone Into It (Shadow Boxing)
The Spinal Line.
1. Crown of head (not to be confused with the hair whorl)
2. Perineum
3. Point between the feet...
James Drewe
Jul 15, 20184 min read


Is Standing Qigong the Same Thing as Tai Chi?
To practise Standing Qigong is to practise what you should
aim to feel in every moving tai chi posture. What you’re intending to achieve
James Drewe
Nov 5, 20173 min read


Sinking to Move (2) – Connecting the Upper Body
Sinking to Move (1) was about sinking the qi from the waist downwards. Sinking to Move (2) is about connecting the upper body to the lower
James Drewe
May 19, 20153 min read
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