Applying Spirals and Developmental Movement to Alexander’s Hands on the Back of the Chair (HOBC) procedure:   The procedure is described in F.M.’s “Illustration” in his second book Constructive Conscious Control of the Individual.  But the subtleties of the use of the arms  is notoriously esoteric and difficult to interpret.

We will do an in depth analysis  of Alexander’s “Illustration” and demonstrate how F.M. was struggling with words to describe it.  Using  more modern directions based on spiral/helical movements and developmental movements like crawling,  the arm directions can be more easily understood.   This can enhance the freedom, elasticity and power of the connection between your limbs and back, all the way to your fingers.  Even experienced teachers may find these principles valuable for simplifying HOBC for their students.  

Teachers and Trainees welcome.