#99 Working from your body’s mind in Klein Technique™️ — Susan Klein
On this episode of The Sensual Sessions podcast, we have a very special guest I've dreamed of meeting for two decades: Susan Klein, creator of the Klein Technique and an esteemed acupuncturist.
I first encountered Susan's work through a dance colleague at the Ballet Nacional de Mexico, who shared movement secrets learned from Susan herself. This included a transformative exercise known as the "roll down," which changed my approach to ballet and body alignment forever.
-Candia Raquel
Which Are The Roots That Led To The Working From Your Body´s Mind In Klein Technique™️
Susan Klein recounts a pivotal moment at 19 when a severe knee injury led her to challenge conventional physical therapy. Discovering that building hamstrings, not quadriceps, supported the knee, she embarked on her path. Through personal insights and persistence, Susan developed exercises like the roll down to release tension and connect deeply with one's anatomy.
Finding Who You Really Are
“Find who you are beyond what has happened to you. Finding your essence and using anatomic as a container for the energetics of yourself, so then it's not just like something robotical or mechanical but is a connection through the the structure in you, the anatomy that doesn't change.”
Anatomy And Movement
Reflecting on my knee injury, Susan discusses how understanding anatomy—like the role of hamstrings over quadriceps—can transform movement practices. She emphasizes the importance of precise cues, such as releasing tension in the groins, to achieve optimal alignment and prevent injury.
Embodiment And Freedom
Our bodies, Susan explains, are not merely mechanical; they are energetic and dynamic. Teaching the Klein Technique involves aligning structure with energy flow, fostering a deeper connection to one's physical and spiritual self. This integration supports authentic expression and sustainable movement practices.
The Living Bones
Susan explores the profound vitality of bones, revealing them as dynamic structures responsive to energetic fields. By aligning with gravity and understanding skeletal integrity, we access stability and freedom simultaneously. This awareness transforms not only how we move but also how we perceive ourselves.
Practical Application
To experience the Klein Technique firsthand, Susan guides us through a grounding exercise. By connecting with the earth through our feet and aligning our spine from tailbone to skull, we embody stability and readiness for movement. This practice fosters a profound sense of presence and alignment with our body's innate wisdom.
Derailed with what happened to you?
Come back to who you truly are by embodying the anatomy, energy and movement of your bones with Klein TechniqueTM in this episode with it´s Founder and School Director, Susan Klein.
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About Susan Klein
Susan Klein is founder and director of the Susan Klein School of Movement and Dance. She has been developing Klein Technique™ since 1972, teaching dancers to use their bodies correctly thus decreasing their possibility of injury and increasing their capacity and longevity as dancers. Her work has been most influenced by Barbara Vedder, D.C., Irmgard Bartenieff, Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen, Fritz Smith, M.D., and J.R. Worsley, D.Ac. Susan started dancing at 5 years old and by 19 years old was seriously injured. Klein Technique™ is a result of her personal journey to get well, and serves as a way for people to work through individual injuries, to understand the workings of their bodies, and to heal themselves. Susan has a private practice as a Movement Therapist, Certified Zero Balancer, Senior Zero Balancing Teacher, and Traditional Acupuncturist, L. Ac., M. Ac., B. Ac.(UK), Dipl. Ac.(NCCAOM).
To learn more visit: http://www.kleintechnique.com/
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Hola, I´m Candia Raquel!
A Mexican sensualist, scientist, artist and woman that hosts The Sensual Sessions Podcast and who enjoys contemplating trees and drinking tea.
Dedicated to helping workaholics (like you) overcome numbness and embody sensuality through somatic movement.
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