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ISBN 10: 0954891007
ISBN 13: 9780954891008
Author: Gunna Brieghel-Muller
The document discusses ‘Eutony and Relaxation,’ a method developed by Gerda Alexander aimed at releasing physical and mental tension through specific techniques and exercises. It emphasizes the importance of achieving a harmonious balance of muscular tonus for efficient movement and overall health. The book serves as a comprehensive guide for individuals seeking to enhance their physical and mental well-being through Eutony practices.
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Table of contents:
CHAPTER I – Rest, Passivity
General Remarks
Global Passivity
Immobility
Inner Movements
Basic Exercises for Global Relaxation
Bodily Sensations
When to Relax and for How Long
Active–Passive Movements
Partial Passivity, Dissociation between Different Parts of the Body
Learning a New Technique
Mastering the Technique of Relaxation
Exercises for Two
CHAPTER II – Control Positions
The Ten Main Control Positions
Progressive Study of the Control Positions
Direct Study of the Control Positions
Preliminary Positions
How to Exercise these Positions
Series of Positions
CHAPTER III – Techniques of Concentration, ‘Contact’ and ‘Current’
General Principles
Concentration Applied to Relaxation
In the Event of Illness or Accident
Methods of Concentration for General and Local Eutonisation
Objective Examination of Various Types of Sensations
Weight
Body Texture
Temperature
Activity, Passivity (Contraction–Decontraction)
Other Sensations
Shape and Volume (Lines and Space)
‘Contact’ and ‘Current’
Exercises of ‘Contact’
Exercises of ‘Current’
Summary
CHAPTER IV – Eutony in Movement
Organic Movement (Eutonic)
Instinctive Stretching
Yawning
Voluntary Stretching
Voluntary Yawning
Continuous Stretching
Free Movements
Control Movements
The Principal Control Movements
‘Light’ Movements (Outlining Movements)
Exercises of ‘Light’ Movements
Resistant Force Movements (‘Repousser’ and ‘Transport’)
Exercises with Resistant Force
Swinging Movements
Exercise for Swinging of the Arms
Exercises of Swinging Movements
Remarks concerning Muscular Force
CHAPTER V – Posture, Walking, Daily Movements, Movements at Work
General Principles of Posture
Placing of Weight
Straightening up of the Body (‘Transport’)
Posture Made Easier
Relationship between Head and Spine
Correction of Posture by Free Movements
Exercises for Posture
Walking
Movements at Work
Summary
CHAPTER VI – Breathing
First Rule
Second Rule
Exercises of Passive Breathing
Breathing Observed during Rest
Breathing Observed during Activity
Breathing Observed in Transition (Passivity ↔ Activity)
Breathing Observed in Control Positions
Exercises of Active or Voluntary Breathing
Free Movements with Free Breathing
Alternating Active and Passive Breathing
Voice in Speech and Song, Noises and Articulated Sounds
CHAPTER VII – Psychological Causes of Tension, Possibilities and Techniques for Inner Research
Why are we Tense?
Inner Research
Fear, the Origin of Tension
Necessary Freedom of Mind
Practical Procedure
Fear of Suffocation
Feeling of Shame
Absence of Sensations
Body Awareness
Unnoticed Sensory Factors (Unconscious Sensations)
Development of Bodily Awareness on an Emotional Level
Second Process of Introspection
Third Process of Introspection (Free Movements)
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