E ven as you read this, you’re probably hurting yourself. And the posture fanatics who practice the Alexander Technique want you to do something about it. The technique preaches better living through ...

“S tand up straight.” I am 13 years old, patiently waiting for the organ to launch into “O Thou the Central Orb,” when I hear these words and feel two hands yanking back my cassocked shoulders.

The Alexander technique is a specific approach and set of exercises that encourage the development of mindful awareness of the balance and posture of the body, with a particular focus on the balance, ...

Hint: It wasn’t because it fixed the way I stood or sat. It has nothing to do with posture at all. By Eliza Brooke See more of our coverage in your search results.Encuentra más de nuestra cobertura en ...

I’m convinced I’d actually be a few inches taller if I just stood up straight. Most of the time, my back is hunched, curved, and stiff. I’ll catch my reflection in the mirror of a cafe, and awkwardly ...