Dr. Melissa Kraut, cellist
Cleveland Institute of Music
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The word integrated means to make whole by
bringing all the parts together.
Alexander Technique
Feldenkreis
Other healing methonds
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Bill Conable (Ohio State)
How to Learn the Alexander Technique
If there is a conflict between the map and
reality, the map will always win
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Neck
Spine
Posture
Fingers/joints
Waist/hip joints
lungs
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Arm lifts
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Jelly fish
Military
connected
Center of gravity exercise
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Walking
Sitting
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Comfortable
Balanced
Freedom
Lighten
Elegant
Supported
Strong
Firm
lengthen
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Take an easy breath
Balance on the chair
Let the neck be soft and free and let the back
lengthen
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Professor of Cello and Pedagogy
[email protected]
Cleveland Institute of Music
11021 East Blvd.
Cleveland, OH 44106