Image courtesy of Cécile Raynor
You probably often hear about mind/body medicine, but what exactly is it and why we are talking about the connection or lack of it related to our body and mind? If you want to learn more, this episode is for you!
My today’s guest is Cécile Raynor. Cécile is a writer, artist and Mind/Body Movement Expert with over 25 years experience teaching a modality called the Alexander Technique.
Along the way, Cécile created the Body Intelligence Activation Process which is her expression and an expansion of the Alexander Technique, enriched by her experience with Yoga Philosophy and Yoga Asanas Practice.
Cécile loves teaching about Postural Reflexes as a way to help you go beyond your intellect into trusting your Innate Body Wisdom .
She has experience working with children, parents and pregnant women, but the great majority of her practice consists of people with repetitive stress injuries such as neck, shoulder and back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, hip, knee or ankle pain, tension headaches, and breathing and voice problems.
A variety of people come to Cécile, from computer users (e.g., graphic designers, editors, programmers) to performing artists (musicians, dancers, actors) or health care professionals (e.g., nurses, massage therapists, dentists).
By the end of this episode, you’ll have a greater appreciations for body’s postural reflexes and its innate wisdom. You’ll also discover Cécile’s simple strategies to help your body and mind to feel more connected.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
1.
Cecile’s journey to become a mind/body movement expert
2.
Why Alexander technique is the best kept secret of performers and athletes and how Body Intelligence Activation process expanded on this technique
3.
What is a golden key to activating postural mechanism on demand
4.
Cécile’s simple strategies to postural balance
CONTACTING OUR GUEST:
- Cécile’s blog Off the Mat Yoga, her kinesthetic artwork Studio Cecile, her Facebook page and Twitter account to follow
BOOKS:
http://www.lesliecerier.com/media/articles/grow-your-own-herbs/http://www.fungi.com/about-paul-stamets.htmlThe Wise Way to Yoga: Activate Your Whole-Body Intelligence for Optimal Safety & Performance in Any Yoga Style
”The job of postural mechanism is to give us best posture, best balance and best coordination. But we keep interfering with it, on some level working against the body’s integrated functioning.”
Cécile Raynor
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