Finding Balance
Balance isn't static. It is dynamic and ever-changing. It exists within a relationship of opposing forces. Gravity is the force from below. It tells us where we are and where we come from.
We situate ourselves in relation to gravity. We move away from it as natually as trees grow. This action is what Alexander teachers call direction. Balance. How do we achieve it? We have two feet to stand on.
The feet are designed to support our weight. The natural arches allow our feet to support an immense amount of weight and still remain balanced and upright. In fact, in our culture, because of how we've had to adapt our bodies to the design of our furniture and tools, we easily forget where balance is. It is lost in the slump toward the computer or TV screen. It is lost in the squinting and straining to see a blackboard.
The daily mis-use of our bodies, over time, becomes permanent habits. Keeping that in mind, we begin to look for balance in our feet.The design of the foot is that as we press weight into it, the arch springs open and lifts us up. We rise up, tension is released and circulation improvedSupport the Feet. Use the Tail.There is value in considering that if our spines were longer, if we had a tail, so to speak, we would have better awareness of balance. Our tail could help us identify our relationship to the ground.
If long enough and strong enough, it could even serve as another "foot." If we had three "feet" supporting our bodies we would have a strong tripod as our foundation. A tripod is the most stable foundation there is. If you can visualize a strong tail supporting you, you may begin to have a different relationship to your feet, your balance, your body and your environment.Whether you're strolling or winning a marathon, the way we find balance, the way we experience and trust our bodies to move appropriately determines our vitality and our health. Poor posture inevitably leads to poor health. Poor coordination due to lack of balance leads to less trusting of our own physical skills.For more on this subject, visit http://www.movement-ny.com.
Janis Sharkey is a certified Alexander Technique teacher. She is certified by both the Society of Teachers of the Alexander Technique (STAT--England), and the American Society of Alexander Teachers (AmSat--USA). She has been in private practice since 1990. Ms. Sharkey offers lectures and introductory group classes in addition to individual lessons.Left Alone in Stupidity
I watched with envy as my best friend and her husband moved the last article of furniture out of their cramped apartment onto the moving truck. My smile was as fake as the fur jacket Pam gave me for Christmas.I could not understand how she and her husband were able to afford a $500,000 new house while I was barely paying the $950.00 rent in my 2br-2ba apartment. I mean they had mentioned investments and an adjustable rate mortgage but I wasn't paying attention. Who makes investments while living in an apartment complex.I remember when it all started. Matt, my best friend's husband purchased a book called "Missed Fortunes" by Douglas Andrews.
The book talked about using the equity in your home to become wealthy. I didn't have a mortgage. The book was big so I put it down within minutes of Matt giving me a copy. Matt, however, read the book day and night, on his breaks at work, at lunch and in the evening. Then he bought another book by Robert Kiosaki and started the reading all...
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6 Home Office Essentials
If you plan to work at home or start your own home-based business, your home office should have some basic equipment to help you project a professional image. The proper tools will also help you stay productive, eliminating emergency trips to the office supply store.
1. First of all, you will need a desk. Your desk should have enough room for your computer and enough surface space for any writing you may need to do.
If your computer desk isn't large enough, consider adding a table nearby. You will need pens, pencils, a stapler, paper clips, binders, computer paper, and a hole puncher for your desk. A small notebook for jotting down notes and reminders is also helpful.
2. Make sure that you get a comfortable chair for your desk.
You may be spending a lot of time in it! Adjustable office chairs are best. That way you can raise or lower your chair according to the height of your desk.
3. A small three-drawer file cabinet will...
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Look good in leather - How to clean leather
There is something about leather that turns heads and catches attention.
It may be the smell, the texture or the classic style that comes with leather products.
Leather is a look that will never age.
There is nothing like the feel of a new leather jacket, the comfort of a leather couch or the durability of leather shoes.
Because of its wide appeal it is important to know how to maintain your leather products.
It is essential to know how to clean leather.
Leather is one of the oldest materials used by man.
It was used in many ways in primitive times as it is still used in a variety of ways now.
It is the most durable of all materials used in upholstery.
Genuine leather will not burn or melt and is extremely difficult to rip or puncture.
The classic look, feel and durability of leather make it a timeless material that can be used in a number of ways.
Its use now ranges...
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Artist and Designer for the New York City Ballet, Julius Lumsden premiers his collection at Puccio Gallery in New York City.
New York (ContentDesk) January 21 2004--Costume design is just a small part of where Lumsden's talents land.
The Oxford graduate has designed everything from shoes with Manolo Blahnik and backdrop scenery for the New York City Ballet to now developing a new line of denim for QVC.
At Puccio Gallery, Lumsden will display for sale original sketches of costumes from the New York City Ballet, original works on paper and oil paintings in small dimensions as well as large works on canvas in brilliant colors.
Original costume and shoe designs will be on loan from the New York City Ballet for the opening night reception. Lumsden's work can be found in the private collections of John Russell Taylor, Art Critic for the London Times, Charlotte, Princess of Luxembourg and Aston Hawkins, former Vice-Council of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Lumsden's work will be on display at Puccio Gallery from February 19th to 26th.Puccio Gallery, located at 1202 Second Avenue,...
Artist and Designer for the New York City Ballet, Julius Lumsden premiers his collection at Puccio Gallery in New York City.
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E-Commerce is Booming. Are You Benefiting?
Five years ago, people were surfing the web.Three years ago, people started to use the Internet to buyand sell goods. Two years ago, during the 1998 holiday season,over 1 million AOL members bought at least one item online.This gave us a small hint of how big online shopping might get.In 1999's holiday season, e-commerce exploded in all directions,taking its toll on traditional malls and shops. This year, evenstores like Kmart and Walmart are spending millions to promoteonline shopping, bringing more people than ever on board theshopping wave of the future.Although all of us can see what's happening, only a smallpercentage of the general population is actually capitalizingon the Internet shopping revolution. E-commerce is here tostay. How long will it be before the rest of us get on board?Why haven't we joined the revolution?For many of us, the answer to that question is that wesimply don't know where to start or what to do once we begin.Most of us probably think we need to have expertise...
E-Commerce is Booming. Are You Benefiting?
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Bargain Sherlock Provides Members Access to Significantly Discounted Cars, Real Estate, Electronics and Jewelry
(ContentDesk) September 20, 2005 -- Every month, thousands of cars and properties are seized through various defaults. These properties and vehicles become available to the general public through auctions.
Consumers are allowed to purchase these items at prices only a small fraction of actual market value. Also available are electronics, jewelry, furniture, office equipment, antiques, collectibles and more. Deeply discounted brand name products may be purchased directly from these sources.At www.bargain-sherlock.com, members are provided with a large database of thousands of discounted cars, properties, electronics and jewelry.
Upon sign up, members will receive unlimited access to closely guarded sources previously only available to relatively few licensed professionals. As a bonus, visitors who register immediately will receive access to unclaimed money sources.
These...
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Diabetes Watch: Common Mistakes to Avoid
Are you one of the 17 million people in the United States with diabetes? Then you are aware that it is critical for you to be monitoring for your blood sugar and have continuous treatment. Keeping your blood sugar as close to normal as possible is the all-important thing to do to lower the risk of any long-term problems that are probable to occur in diabetes patients.As you keep your vigil over your blood sugar level and keep going on your diabetes treatment, here are five common mistakes that...
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Twenty Questions to Ask Yourself When Choosing a Sleeping Bag
Before you head out to buy a new sleeping bag, make sure you know exactly what you are looking for. When you answer these questions, you'll be better prepared to pick out the sleeping bag that is just right for you.
- How will you be using your sleeping bag? Will you be backpacking or hiking? Or do you just need a bag for a family camping trip?
- What time of year will you be camping? Will you be doing summer camping, spring through fall excursions, or rough winter camping?
- Consider...
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Google-Powered Site Search Helps Consumers Search thru Multiple Auto Parts Catalogs
Irvine, CA (ContentDesk) September 5, 2005 -- Early on, e-commerce retailer DriveWire recognized that they had a problem with their search capabilities as they began adding more and more product catalogs to their web site. However, for the past year the company was carefully watching reports that were showing a decline in the ability of the consumer to find the correct part or accessory for their car. Even more disturbing, according to CEO Bryan Parks, was that it wasn't a result of not having...
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Room Candy Inc. Announces the Launch of Poop Culture? Poop Tees, a Dog T-shirt Line With Funny Sayings Inspired By Doggy's Doo
San Marino, CA February 28, 2005 -? Pet lovers who know the messy business of cleaning up after their pets can now have a little laugh at the things they do for their beloved pets. Room Candy Inc. announced the formation of a new pet accessories label, poop culture?, a funny and light-hearted pet accessories line that is inspired by all things related to dog poop. After all, you can't spell "pooch" without "poo"!The launch collection from poop culture? features a line of Poop Tees ?a series...
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Air Superiority: Why Air Tools Are Pulling the Plug on Electric Tools
Chicago, IL (ContentDesk) February 18, 2006 -- Home improvement battles aren't won with a single weapon, but with the right combination of tools. According to Jon Hoch, founder of Air Compressors Direct.com (http://www.aircompressorsdirect.com), air power is the key. Hoch says that there are three main reasons why a growing number of do-it-yourselfers are pulling the plug on their electric tools in exchange for air tools: 1. Power...
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