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Also obligatory "yes I am an Alexander Technique teacher who lifts."

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Aug 26, 2020

I think today is the first time I have ever comfortably squatted my own bodyweight. I am so happy. I've experienced two decades of chronic knee dislocations and associated anxiety. I'm grateful for what it's given me (see link) and grateful to be here. michaelashcroft.org/blog/cultivati

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do alexander technique people look down on lifting

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There's general opposition to it basically because: - most people have poor use of themselves - weight training will exacerbate poor use - people care more about the outcome and lose sight of taking care of themselves in the process

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I see where they're coming from but also think it's a little short sighted and there are ways to work with the idea of lifting rather than adopt what seems to be a more common "don't do it" mindset

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This makes me tangentially curious: is there an AT perspektiv on parkour?

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