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![]() ![]() ![]() I am a professional singer and am over 60 years old now. I was first introduced to the Mitzvah Technique 12 years ago and have been practicing it daily for over 7 years. Five years ago I had breast cancer which luckily was caught in a very early stage. However I did have a mastectomy. It was regular Mitzvah lessons with Toshie that were key in my speedy rehabilitation. Though I have lived nearly two hours drive from Toronto (and Toshie) for over four years, I still see Toshie for instruction several times a year because my body is on-goingly getting a "spinal re-education" from her. Thanks to her plus my daily practice of this simple and super-beneficial technique even my voice has benefited; though in trouble several times before Mitzvah, it now remains flexibile and vigorous with a youthful tone quality. Because of Mitzvah I also have better insight into teaching vocal technique. In addition, I have been able to greatly enjoy (both emotionally AND physically) my nine years of grandparenting (now 6 grandkids). To coin an old phrase: Toshie and her instruction of the Mitzvah Technique have given me a 'new lease on life'!" Anna Tamm-Relyea, Soprano and voice teacher ![]() The exercises of Mitzvah Technique, which are easily incorporated into a daily routine, have taught me how to work with my body in everyday life. The technique provides an awareness of how maintain a natural and balanced posture and has, in consequence, drastically improved my quality of life. Alexandra Peat Doctor of Philosophy ![]() A natural spring arose in my step, my spine began to unwrap and connect upwards spontaneously and freely. This elongation and, also, the realization of the S-Curve as an organic principle, is now as much a part of me as my breathing, which, by the way, has also begun to flow in a more relaxed manner. Sitting or standing, walking or running, Mitzvah Technique is truly a "blessing" Aron Tager Multimedia artist. May 2004 www.arontager.com ![]() Miho Hashizume Violinist, Cleveland Orchestra ![]() ![]() This, however, does not begin to convey the power, the energy--the "magic"--of Toshie's work, all within the context of extreme gentleness that is always respectful of the body. Toshie often uses the metaphor of a plant unfolding in growth to explain the movement of the spine uncurling and straightening; indeed, in the words of the poet Galway Kinnell, she can be said to be reteaching us our "loveliness" until we "flower again from within, of self-blessing." Toshie's consummate skill allows our energies to emerge which, in turn, results in healing and growth not only physically but energetically and even within the spirit. M. NourbeSe Philip poet, essayist, novelist, playwright and lawyer, June, 2004 www.nourbese.com ![]() Client Psychotherapist, November, 1999 |
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