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ical, emotional, and spiritual whole. In addition, the
method integrates the idea that stored emotions
and memories may cause imbalance or distress, and
exercises involving verbal expression, movement,
gentle touch, Gestalt therapy, Ericksonian hyp-
notherapy, Alexander Technique, the Feldenkrais


Method, and breathing patterns, among others, are
geared toward helping the individual relax, heal,
and reach higher levels of self-awareness and self-
esteem.
See also ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE; ENERGY MEDICINE;
FELDENKRAIS METHOD; FREUD, SIGMUND.

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