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The Gratitude Paradox

BodyIntelligence Posted on September 22, 2018 by Imogen RagoneSeptember 22, 2018

I don’t have to chase extraordinary moments to find happiness – it’s right in front of me if I’m paying attention and practicing gratitude. —Brené Brown These days it’s become more or less common knowledge that having a gratitude practice, … Continue reading →

Posted in Self Care, Self Help | Tagged appreciation, attachment, Brené Brown, calm, choice, freedom, gratitude, gratitude practice, intention, mood, outcome, paradox, permission, possibility, shoulds, stress, thankful, thanks, well-being | 4 Replies

7 Tips to Relieve Stress Now

BodyIntelligence Posted on October 18, 2017 by Imogen RagoneOctober 18, 2017

We are always going to find ourselves in stressful situations. That’s a given. Learning to respond differently – in a way that reduces significantly the amount of stress we experience, before, during and afterward – is key. Here are seven … Continue reading →

Posted in Self Care, Self Help, Stress | Tagged alexander technique, attention, awareness, body language, breath, breathing, constructive rest, ease, empowerment, exhale, freedom of movement, mindfulness, move, movement, neck, neck tension, overwhelm, pause for thought, posture, power, rest, self care, self-help, smile, smiling, stress, stress relief, tension, time | 4 Replies

Time for a Power Pause

BodyIntelligence Posted on December 13, 2016 by Imogen RagoneOctober 5, 2018

“I don’t have time!” Sound familiar? When it comes to self care, finding time for it in our busy schedules seems next to impossible. In my experience self care is something many women find especially hard to prioritize. Maybe we … Continue reading →

Posted in Pause, Self Help | Tagged alexander technique, breath, breathing, calm, connection, constructive rest, ease, energy, pause, power pause, presence, productivity, self care, stopping, stress, tension, women in business | 1 Reply

Why Lying Down on the Job is Good for Business…and your Back

BodyIntelligence Posted on November 30, 2016 by Imogen RagoneOctober 10, 2022

  I’ve written many times about the benefits of lying down in Constructive Rest. It’s a fabulous way for anyone to relieve stress, including women in business. It’s a simple tool to help us be on top of our game, … Continue reading →

Posted in Constructive Rest, Self Help | Tagged alexander technique, back pain, computer posture, constructive rest, hip pain, neck pain, posture, productivity, self care, stress, stress relief, tension | 2 Replies

Alexander Technique Constructive Rest as a Daily Practice

BodyIntelligence Posted on October 28, 2014 by Imogen RagoneJanuary 13, 2017

I lie down in Constructive Rest pretty much every day, and have done ever since I was first introduced to the practice in my first Alexander Technique lesson over 13 years ago. When I first started learning the Alexander Technique … Continue reading →

Posted in Constructive Rest, Self Help | Tagged Active Rest, Alexander lie down, alexander technique, back pain, breathing, constructive rest, correcting poor posture, neck pain, semi supine, stress, tension | 2 Replies

My Top Eleven Best Practices to Improve Your Alexander Technique Skills

BodyIntelligence Posted on September 30, 2014 by Imogen RagoneNovember 25, 2016

In this blog I share my top eleven (yes eleven, not ten!) best practices for learning the Alexander Technique. The list comprises all the things I do myself to sustain and move forward with my own Alexander Technique skills. My … Continue reading →

Posted in Alexander Technique, Self Help | Tagged alexander technique lesson, Alexander Technique workshop, awareness, book club, breathing, community, constructive rest, direction, inhibition, pause, practice, reading, thinking | 17 Replies

Shoveling Snow with the Alexander Technique

BodyIntelligence Posted on January 9, 2014 by Imogen RagoneNovember 26, 2016

We’ve already had snow, ice, freezing rain and a “Polar Vortex” this year, and it’s only the beginning of January! This got me thinking about ways in which the Alexander Technique can help us in the winter. Shoveling snow is … Continue reading →

Posted in Self Help | Tagged alexander technique, Amy Ward Brimmer, awareness, back pain, balance, bending, constructive rest, coordination, correcting poor posture, lifting, posture, shoveling snow | 4 Replies

It’s Summer – the Perfect Time to Relax and Restore

BodyIntelligence Posted on June 12, 2013 by Imogen RagoneNovember 27, 2016

As summer is upon us, time at the beach, the shore, the lake, and other favorite spots awaits us. It’s time when we can relax and get away from the regular day to day stresses of our lives. Unusually, for … Continue reading →

Posted in Constructive Rest, Self Help | Tagged alexander technique, breathing, constructive rest, correcting poor posture, lying down, presence, tension | 8 Replies

The Challenges of Walking on a Windy Day

BodyIntelligence Posted on March 5, 2013 by Imogen RagoneNovember 27, 2016

Recently I was taking my daily walk on what turned out to be quite a windy day, with the wind sometimes gusting very strongly – enough to take me off balance or push me along if I wasn’t careful. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Alexander Technique, Self Help | Tagged awareness, balance, coordination, directions, help with posture, posture, self-help, tension, thinking, walking | Leave a reply

Keep Calm with Constructive Rest!

BodyIntelligence Posted on January 28, 2013 by Imogen RagoneNovember 27, 2016

I want to conduct an experiment. Can doing nothing for 10-20 minutes a day for 30 days make a difference? Let me explain. This is a very specific kind of doing nothing. I’m talking about the Alexander Technique practice of … Continue reading →

Posted in Alexander Technique, Constructive Rest, Self Help | Tagged back pain, constructive rest, correcting poor posture, help with posture, lying down, mindfulness, neck pain, posture, self-help, tension | 14 Replies

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