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252 Healing Through Breath and Body | The Alexander Technique: Interview With Simon Spire
Manage episode 506875033 series 2904162
In this episode, we discuss the benefits of the Alexander technique (AT). We discuss how subtle shifts in posture and awareness can impact breathing, and explore the concept of air hunger, its effects on the nervous system, and why some breath practices might be unsafe for certain clients. Simon shares his personal journey with breathing issues, the transformative power of the Alexander technique, and practical strategies for therapists to integrate breath and somatic awareness into their sessions. They also go into the importance of gentle approaches and mindfulness in breathwork, especially for clients with a history of trauma.
- Simon Spire's journey with the Alexander Technique (AT)
- Understanding air hunger and its impact
- The Alexander Technique in therapy
- Practical applications and practices
MEET Simon Spire
Simon Spire is a Licensed Psychotherapist, Contemplative Teacher, and Founder of Liberating the Natural Breath, a program that helps people with dysfunctional breathing and Air Hunger restore their easeful, Natural Breathing.
Find out more at Liberating the Natural Breath, Soulcentric Psychotherapy and connect with Simon at Simon Spire
The Top 10 FAQs on Integrating Yoga into Therapy
Connect With Me
The Yoga in Therapy Collective\
Yoga Basics: The Therapist's Guide to Integrating Trauma-Informed Yoga into Sessions
Instagram: @chris_mcdonald58
Join the private Facebook Group: Bringing Yoga Into the Therapy Room
261 episodes
252 Healing Through Breath and Body | The Alexander Technique: Interview With Simon Spire
Yoga in the Therapy Room: Tips for integrating trauma informed yoga
Manage episode 506875033 series 2904162
In this episode, we discuss the benefits of the Alexander technique (AT). We discuss how subtle shifts in posture and awareness can impact breathing, and explore the concept of air hunger, its effects on the nervous system, and why some breath practices might be unsafe for certain clients. Simon shares his personal journey with breathing issues, the transformative power of the Alexander technique, and practical strategies for therapists to integrate breath and somatic awareness into their sessions. They also go into the importance of gentle approaches and mindfulness in breathwork, especially for clients with a history of trauma.
- Simon Spire's journey with the Alexander Technique (AT)
- Understanding air hunger and its impact
- The Alexander Technique in therapy
- Practical applications and practices
MEET Simon Spire
Simon Spire is a Licensed Psychotherapist, Contemplative Teacher, and Founder of Liberating the Natural Breath, a program that helps people with dysfunctional breathing and Air Hunger restore their easeful, Natural Breathing.
Find out more at Liberating the Natural Breath, Soulcentric Psychotherapy and connect with Simon at Simon Spire
The Top 10 FAQs on Integrating Yoga into Therapy
Connect With Me
The Yoga in Therapy Collective\
Yoga Basics: The Therapist's Guide to Integrating Trauma-Informed Yoga into Sessions
Instagram: @chris_mcdonald58
Join the private Facebook Group: Bringing Yoga Into the Therapy Room
261 episodes
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