What is the Mitzvah Technique?

The Mitzvah Technique  is a dynamic method designed to improve posture and release tension and stress. This method, developed by M. Cohen-Nehemia, is composed of gentle exercises and therapeutic table work. It is readily applied during work, home, physical and leisure activities. All ages and fitness levels benefit from the Mitzvah Technique.

What is the Mitzvah Mechanism?

The Mitzvah Mechanism is the upward rippling motion that gently reinforces the body’s balance with gravity. It realigns, rebalances and exercises the entire body during sitting, standing and walking. As a result, this mechanism is readily applied to daily activities.

What causes posture problems?

Lifestyle has a tremendous influence on postural habits. Causes of slouching and body misuse include:

1. •Using soft furniture including couches
   

2. •Sitting at computers
   

3. •Confining body positions
   

4. •Repetitive activities
   

5. •Traumas
   

What causes tension and stress?

Causes of tension and stress include:

1. •Confining body positions
   

2. •Repetitive activities
   

3. •Chronic slouching, even just a little bit
   

4. •Emotional Traumas
   

5. •Physical Traumas
   

6. •Sitting improperly at computers
   

7. •Using soft furniture including couches
   

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Who benefits from the Mitzvah Technique?

All ages and fitness levels including:

1. •Workplace
   

2. •Fitness and health centres
   

3. •Addiction and mental health centres
   

4. •Educational programs
   

5. •Senior residences
   

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What are reasons to practice the Mitzvah Technique?

People of all ages and fitness levels learn and practise the Mitzvah Technique for a variety of reasons:

1. •Postural difficulties
   

2. •Tension and stress
   

3. •Jaw, neck, shoulder, back and joint problems
   

4. •Spinal problems including scoliosis and kyphosis
   

5. •Balance, accident injuries and trauma
   

6. •Remedial and preventative care
   

7. •Enhances the performance of singers, musicians, actors, dancers and athletes
   

How to learn the Mitzvah Technique?

Susan Green teaches the Mitzvah Technique through:

1. •Individual sessions
   

2. •Classes
   

3. •Group workshops and lecture/demonstrations
   

4. •Teacher training
   

What are Susan Green’s Rates?

1. •Individual Sessions are $75.00 for 45 minutes
   

2. •Group Classes are $84.00 for a series of 7 classes and $15.00 drop in
   

3. •Workplace Presentation rates vary according to format
   

4. •Teacher Training rates vary according to program level
   

Does Insurance Cover the fees?

Motor Vehicle Insurance companies, may cover the cost of individual sessions when prescribed by a physician. Some work group plans also reimburse the cost of individual sessions.

What is the content of sessions, classes and workshops?

Students are taught healthy body usage and postural habits using:

1. •Gentle chair, stool, barre, floor and wall exercises and therapeutic tablework (individual sessions only)
   

2. •Positive changes from sessions are reinforced through practice and application to daily activities.
   

3. •All sessions are adapted to meet individual needs.
   

How does the Mitzvah Technique help at the workplace?

Workplace workshops teach application of the Mitzvah Technique directly:

1. • to work activities
   

2. • healthy use of office furniture, including at the computer
   

Helps work productivity and prevent employee absenteeism by providing:

1. • healthy postural alternatives to slouching and confined body positioning
   

2. • practical ways to physically release tension/stress and strain while moving about the workplace
   

What does the teacher training involve?

1. •3 level Mitzvah Technique Teacher qualification training course
   

2. •Study the Mitzvah Technique discipline
   

3. •Refine Mitzvah Technique skills to a higher level
   

4. •Identify and help a wide variety of postural and muscular skeletal problems
   

5. •Learn to teach Mitzvah Technique postural re-education, exercises, hands on chair and table work and application to lifestyles.
   

What is Susan Green’s Mission Statement?

To assist people in maintaining healthy body posture and creating release of tension and stress. It has universal appeal because its fundamental body movement is readily incorporated into a wide variety of activities.

Where to learn the Mitzvah Technique?

Susan Green B.Sc (Hon) CTMT

Allen Road and Eglinton

At Eglinton West Subway Station

Toronto, Ontario

Canada

416-781-5126

susangreen@sympatico.ca

mitzvahtechnique.ca