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31 Dec

FM Was the 1st BodyThinking Executive

by Jeremy Chance

I recently realised that FM was the first BodyThinking Executive thinker.

Thinking, in this case, by using his Executive Mind.

Our other form of thinking arises from fast associative thinking within that vast "unconscious mind" that FM Alexander claimed was very slow to change.

30 Dec

Only Feeling & Moving Are Bad For Your Health

by Jeremy Chance

"I forgot to think!"

How many times have you thought that?

It's an interesting expression because it holds a profound message on how to stay healthy.

However, before I get on to that, let me warn you of something:

29 Dec

Are You Still Talking About Shoulders?

by Jeremy Chance

I declare that all Societies must enshrine in their constitutions a new Alexscovery rule:

Article 74, By-Law 32, by Order of The Chancer:

"Any Alexscovery Teacher caught talking about 'shoulders' must do 37 'Monkeys' (if they were trained on a STAT-Cert course in London); or 38 'Activity Lessons' (if Marjorie Barstow trained them)."

28 Dec

How You Think About Stress Matters!

by Jeremy Chance

As my loyal readers know, at the moment Chancer is babbling on about Bespoke Movement Plans (as part of BodyThinking Online) and Alexander's Discovery.

Why should you care?

Because how you think matters!

27 Dec

What Makes Simple Things Hard?

by Jeremy Chance

Ken Segall's book "Insanely Simple" had a great line in it - which is about all I remember - but it was worth the read just to get that:

"Simplicity is complex."

Oh yes, I'll buy that!

26 Dec

Pulling in Air from Nowhere

by Jeremy Chance

"First, I have to pull the air in."

CHANCER: How do you do that?

A pause. A wonder. An answer:

"I get it from here" she points vaguely into the space in front of her.

25 Dec

Beware Your Fake Bespoke Movement Plan

by Jeremy Chance

Those who have been following my current exploration of the BodyThinking Online service – where I advocate the ability to analyse and develop Bespoke Movement Plans - might wonder why they should care about Fake Bespoke Movement Plans?

Good question.

You shouldn't care if you're happy with the skills you have.

22 Dec

Bespoke Movement Plans

by Jeremy Chance

I guess you might be wondering – what is a Bespoke Movement Plan?

Well first off, what is a movement plan?

At BodyChance, we have a lot of people who are accomplished at highly skilled activities. There are competitive sports players, musicians of all types, martial artists, singers and actors and even a Pilates Instructor.

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