Monthly Archives: December 2011
Human skeleton
We all have a skeleton inside us. What is the posture of your skeleton? Click for link to Front and Back view of skeletonwith bone names labelled. 1940s Importance of Proper Posture
Filed under Anatomy and Physiology, Human health
Skeleton
Human skeleton There are over 206 bones in the typical adult human skeleton, a number which varies between individuals and with age. Human babies are born with 270 soft bones that fuse together by the age of twenty or twenty-five … Continue reading
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Awareness – Body Scan
Twice this week I awakened before dawn when it was still dark outside. Sitting in bed I did some stretching feeling where I was stiff. Where was I holding tension in my body? I could hear my husband breathing on the other … Continue reading
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Ride with Your Bones
If you “ride with your bones,” your muscles won’t have to work so hard. Riding with your bones requires an understanding of skeletal anatomy–where the bones are and how they articulate. – Sally Swift Our bones ride our horse’s bones. … Continue reading
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Alexander Technique
See if you notice the principles shared between the “Alexander Technique” and “Centered Riding” in these videos. What is the Alexander Technique? Now try a couple of Alexander Technique concepts while sitting at your desk. Become more aware of your … Continue reading
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4 Basics of Centered Riding
Understanding of human and horse anatomy, balance, movement, and the mind body connection are foundations of Sally Swift’s method. Centered Riding uses centering and grounding techniques from the oriental martial arts, along with body awareness, mental imagery and sports psychology. Through increasing body awareness, inhibiting old … Continue reading
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Small changes over time
From my understanding… the Alexander Technique concepts work on making small improvements in posture by becoming self-aware of the body. http://alexandertechnique.com/ The technique teaches awareness of tension held in the body and unbalanced ways you are holding your body without … Continue reading
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Child’s Pose – Yoga
I am initially working on increasing flexibility and balance with some gentle strength building through easy yoga practice. This also supports mindfulness, relaxation and focusing on the breath. This is one of my favorite poses called “Child’s Pose” (Balasana). Bala … Continue reading
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Sally Swift
I have built up a library of books. These include both of Sally Swift’s books on Centered Riding. If I was going to do lessons or clinics, then a Centered Riding instructor would be on my list. I’m inspired by … Continue reading
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