Reference Material for Advanced Acting Class Oct/Nov 2013
Please read the following articles at your convenience. This is to help refresh your understanding of the Alexander Technique and to prepare you for the work that we will do together in class. In order to fully take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to deepen your acting skills and Alexander Technique skills, I need you to start exploring on your own in the weeks before class. I would like you to start making observations about any physical or other habits that you notice in yourself. Especially when working on your scenes.
Start practicing the "Active Rest". It is also referred to as "Constructive Rest" or "Semi-Supine"
You will find an article on this page that details the "active rest" with pictures! It's the second article down and it's titled "Lying Down(Semi-Supine)". Please practice active rest on a daily basis. In the first couple of weeks you can start with 5 to 10 minutes of active rest 3 or 4 times a week. You are welcome to do more if you would like! Start to build up this practice so that you are doing 10 to 15 minutes of active rest. Please read the "active rest" handout for helpful reminders. It's actually a fun thing so 10 minutes should fly by. You can think of it as a rest for your back.
I look forward to class!
Best,
Leah
Start practicing the "Active Rest". It is also referred to as "Constructive Rest" or "Semi-Supine"
You will find an article on this page that details the "active rest" with pictures! It's the second article down and it's titled "Lying Down(Semi-Supine)". Please practice active rest on a daily basis. In the first couple of weeks you can start with 5 to 10 minutes of active rest 3 or 4 times a week. You are welcome to do more if you would like! Start to build up this practice so that you are doing 10 to 15 minutes of active rest. Please read the "active rest" handout for helpful reminders. It's actually a fun thing so 10 minutes should fly by. You can think of it as a rest for your back.
I look forward to class!
Best,
Leah