Video of head / neck relationship

I’m always on the lookout for good videos showing the relationship of the head to the neck (you could say, the head to the spine).

The video below was sent to me by my good friend Martin at dancewith.co.uk, who lists dance events in Manchester and the North of England. Many dancers use Alexander Technique to improve their posture and form.

Note how the head can rotate nicely, perched on the atlas and axis right at the top of the neck. Getting to know these bones can only help you learn Alexander Technique more easily – so do take a moment to watch the film through, and as you do, pay attention to the relationship of your own head to your own spine. Neck and back ache are often caused by unnecessary tightening of the neck muscles, which cause the head to be pulled down on the neck. Releasing muscles around this area allows the head to be free to poise lightly on top of your spine… If you find this difficult then get an Alexander Technique teacher to show you how.

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