Principles
The Mitzvah Technique has been designed as an easily learned, rehabilitative and self-care discipline. It utilizes body mechanics in the acts of standing, sitting, and walking. The philosophy is that with practice, the discipline becomes integrated into all common activities of daily life.
The Mitzvah Technique is based on the philosophy of the Mitzvah Mechanism. The Mechanism consists of a sequence of natural body movements that magnify the rippling motion in the body. There are four components to the Mitzvah Mechanism: (1) The interplay of physical forces acting between the pelvis and spine, (2) the rippling spinal motion, (3) the dynamic relationship involving the pelvis, spine and head in a synchronized motion, and (4) the freedom of the head to balance on its spinal support. All of these together promote the operation of the Mitzvah Mechanism.
The Mitzvah Technique is designed to improve posture and release tension and stress through exercises and therapeutic table work. It realigns, rebalances and exercises the entire body during sitting, standing and walking. Rather than long-term work by practitioners, students learn how to use the Mitzvah Technique itself. Musicians, actors and singers have been extensive users.
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