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Try the Personal Concerns Inventory (PCI) to clarify what to focus on, or start with Relaxation Therapy for guided meditation.
1. The Centered Human Being
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Dr. Mulry’s Foundation For Back Health And Correct Movement
The Centered Human Being, first released in 1991, introduces Dr. Reaume Carroll Mulry’s practical approach to back health and correct movement. Hosted by trainer Dennis McCord, the program teaches you how to reduce unnecessary tension, move from positions of strength, and develop greater flexibility and muscle balance.
The program is organized into three sessions:
- Session One: Position of Comfort And Relaxation
- Learn the Position of Comfort to reduce pressure and tension in the back.
- Practice Soft Stomach Breathing and Relaxation Therapy, progressing through breathing exercises, muscle relaxation, and meditation or dreamlike mental imagery.
- Session Two: Position of Strength And Correct Movement
- Learn the Position of Strength: back straight and knees bent, and recognize the difference between positions of strength and weakness.
- Apply these principles to correct movement, the Back Safety Zone, strengthening exercises, and the Power Breathing Routine.
- Session Three: Flexibility And Muscle Balance
- Learn how tight and weak muscles can affect posture and movement.
- Progress from basic stretching to advanced exercises and the Total Readiness Routine.
The goal is to carry these skills beyond the exercises themselves. Relaxation, strength, flexibility, and correct movement come together in what Dr. Mulry called The Centered Human Being: relaxed yet ready, flexible yet strong, and prepared for the physical demands of everyday life.
After completing the program, continue with the Follow-Up Program and the other Freedom From Back Pain programs to reinforce these skills.
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