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FORMING


I have been practicing suspending the spine from the nape of the neck for quite some time now. There has been a profound change, not only in the health of my spinal joints, but in how deeply relaxed my entire body becomes with GRACE technique. It has actually become a problem in one way.

Effects of GRACE suspension:


I put emphasis on training in leg movements. They have all significantly improved since I began working with GRACE. But there is one area which has gotten worse: When I visualize my body being suspended from the nape of the neck, my entire structure releases and relaxes. That means that my legs release into what is a natural position for them: hip distance apart. I prefer dancing with my feet closer together. 

For our own safety, we have to form that suspended energy.



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Published June 15, 2026.
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