Rita Rivera
Empowered Health through Body Mind Integration
Inner Balance. Outer Grace.
A weekend of Transformation
Transform Postural Imbalances through the Alexander Technique and
Body-Mind Integration.
Lessen tension & stress in all daily activities
Embody skills that allow you to sit & stand with ease
Movement for back & spine health, and fuller breathing
Tools for freeing the neck & shoulders, and arms
What comes to mind when you think about your posture?
Has stress and / or injury affected your posture?
Is there confusion about how to sit or stand?
Are you slouching? Are joints compressed?
Are you breathing well?
Do you spend long hours at the computer?
Is ageing impacting your posture?
What is the Alexander Technique?
The Alexander Technique is a movement education method that teaches individuals to become more aware of their posture and movement habits, and to change those habits for more efficient and coordinated movement. It focuses on retraining the body and mind to work together, promoting better posture, coordination, and ease of movement.
Recent research highlights the significant impact of posture on health, both physically and mentally. Poor posture, characterized by slouching or misalignment, can lead to a range of issues, including musculoskeletal problems including leg pain, joint pain, back and neck pain. Poor posture can impact digestive issues, respiratory problems, and even mental health challenges like increased stress and anxiety.
Conversely, good posture offers benefits like improved coordination, circulation, better balance, more confidence and increased energy.
What You Can Expect At Our Retreat
Let’s slow down and tune in!
As we embody the fundamentals of the Alexander Technique, we’ll be setting a trajectory for long-lasting results, opening a gateway to a rejuvenated self.
Harmonize body and mind as we unlock pathways to pain relief, improved posture, and enhanced vitality.
We’ll explore:
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Principles of the Alexander Technique, for long-term postural health, cultivating ease & pain-free movement.
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Restorative movement to build balance, coordination, strength, and flexibility.
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The articulation of joints for better support.
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Breathing and speaking well.
Our Tools
Building awareness is a powerful tool in healing and aging!
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The intersection of learning basic anatomy, and incorporating movement, releases blocked and stuck energy.
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Visualization for stress reduction and supporting our healing.
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Guided Meditation - to effect change on a deep level.
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A variety of soft balls & a softer roller to work directly with our fascia.
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Restorative rest for integration
Posture is a structural foundation for our wellness, our expression, our ability to be present and offers a solid pathway to articulate our creativity, gifts and to age well.
 Balance |  Performer |  Creativity |
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 Passion |  Exercise |  Expression |
 Pleasure |
Our Work Will Impact
Musculo-skeletal System
Reduce stress on bones and joints, aligning the spine and promoting efficient movement.
Nervous System
Poor posture can lead to pinched nerves and disrupt nerve signals, potentially causing pain and other neurological issues.
Organ System
Slouching or hunched posture can compress organs, from breathing to digestion.
Breathing
Good posture allows for optimal lung expansion, making breathing easier and more efficient.
Fascia
Is a three-dimensional network of connective tissue that surrounds and supports every part of the body, including muscles, organs, nerves, and bones. It's a network of fibrous tissue that helps to keep everything in place and allows for movement.
Emotional
Poor posture can be associated with lower self-esteem and reduced confidence, how we focus and motivation:
Highlights of our Weekend
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Freeing the neck & back
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Balancing on our legs & integrating legs into our pelvis
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Fine-tune the weights and balance of our torso
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Balance and ease of our shoulder girdle
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Discover fluid support
And more….
"I am so grateful to be able to move and learn with you and thank you for being the amazing healer, teacher and intuitive 70 year old superwoman that your are.
I remember feeling incredibly blessed to have found you 25 years ago and 10x as excited when I found you again teaching at Breath & Oneness. You are one of a kind and I am honored to be your student.
With so much love, respect and appreciation!" S. Greene
"Inclusive, welcoming, fun, challenging, informative, friendly - and my body feels better!" C. Browde
״Rita! That was SOME class today. Yowza. I really went deep. Thank you!!" V. Wolff