Episode 126: Do Less, Be More – Exploring Franklin Method and Alexander Technique

Do Less, Be More – Exploring Franklin Method and Alexander Technique – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 126 with Greg Dyke Greg Dyke is a software engineer, a former researcher in the learning sciences, and occasional partner dance teacher. He gave up downhill ski racing after leaving university and has not been running or gone to the gym since. He somehow found his way into partner dancing (Blues, Lindy Hop, Tango, Bal folk) and settled down into a sedentary lifestyle with occasional movement to music. Encounters with great teachers, Franklin Method and Alexander Technique transformed him from an ungraceful, nerdy dancer into someone who wears barefoot shoes, geeks out about somatic modalities, and is about to start training in Alexander Technique. Ten years later, he's still nerdy, but more graceful - and people seem to really enjoy dancing with him. Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Greg Dyke about the Franklin Method and the Alexander Technique. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week's show: - Why people should find the movements that their body knows how to do. - How the images you hold about your body are going to mirror what you do with your body. - How turning your head from side to side shortens your spine and creates tension. - Why people must expand their movement vocabulary by bringing awareness to their movements. - How people should find a way to use less effort and relax more. Connect with Greg: Links Mentioned: anchor.fm/gregdyke youtube.com/watch?v=2p3bFQz7d0E youtube.com/watch?v=l94bz3BQ4Oc youtube.com/watch?v=qYIjPGmnOEw Connect with Steven: Website xeroshoes.com jointhemovementmovement.com Twitter  @XeroShoes Instagram  @xeroshoes Facebook  facebook.com/xeroshoes