Dynamic Alignment Through Imagery

Dynamic Alignment Through Imagery

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Destined to become a classic text and reference, "Dynamic Alignment Through Imagery" shows you how to use imaging techniques to improve posture and alignment and release excess tension. The book's 195 illustrations will help you visualize the images and exercises and show you how to use them in a variety of contexts.

Part I of "Dynamic Alignment Through Imagery" discusses t...more
Paperback, 320 pages
Published May 20th 1996 by Human Kinetics Publishers (first published January 17th 1996)
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Vitali
The name of the author is Eric Franklin (not sure how to send this feedback to the 'librarians'.

Yes it is a great book, and not just for dancers, but everyone who wants to improve their alignment or movement patters. Eric has studied Body-Mind Centering and his books are a wonderful exhample how BMC can be transmited to a larger public. He uses wonderful illustrations that are hard to forget. It is a powerful book.
Susan
This book helped me to think about the way bodies move in a different light. The imagery is very helpful in my instruction of Pilates and Gyrotonic.
Cassie Walker
Oct 14, 2011 Cassie Walker rated it 5 of 5 stars Recommends it for: those with an interest in human sciences
Recommended to Cassie by: Balanced Body University
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I absolutely love this book. I truly admire Franklin's ability to explain complex sciences like physics & anatomy in a way that is simple and applicable. His imagery work completely redefined the power of the mind-body connection for me, and was the first time I even remotely understood simple physics. Can't wait to finish the sections on the shoulders and breathing. This is a great study for movement instructors or enthusiasts who want to gain a greater understanding of what their body is a...more
Janie
A wonderful resource for dancers of all kinds. Comprehensive without being confusing. Great illustrations and incredibly useful exercizes to make the most of your body's potential for movement.
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