The secret way to guarantee no more back pain.
Semi-supine (also called constructive rest) is one of the simplest and most effective ways to relieve back pain, release tension in your neck and shoulders, and reset your posture — in just 10-20 minutes a day.
In this video, Nick Chapman — trained directly by Walter Carrington, one of the most respected names in Alexander Technique — shows you exactly how to do semi-supine correctly, why it works, and why it's used as a daily practice by Alexander Technique students worldwide.
Whether you're dealing with chronic back pain, recovering from a long day at a desk, or just starting to learn the Alexander Technique, this position helps your body let go of unnecessary tension and rediscover natural support and alignment — without any effort or stretching.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
00:00 Intro
00:16 What is the semi supine
2:00 What to do with your mind while you rest
3:20 Common mistakes to avoid
5:00 How long and how often to practise
Semi-supine is a foundational practice in the Alexander Technique — a method that helps you undo poor postural habits at the root cause, rather than just treating symptoms. If you want to understand the bigger picture of how this works, watch "Alexander Technique: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly": • Alexander Technique: (The Good, The Bad, A...
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