How do I explain lying down to people at work?

This what your printed page will look like (torn off)

Answer: Print this page, cut it into slips and give one to everybody.

  1. When you print this page, you will get five copies of the “Why I lie down on the job” message below.
  2. The printed page will look like the torn-off image on the right.
  3. Cut the page into five slips and give one slip to each of your co-workers.

Why I lie down on the job

It may look like I’m lazy. Or dead. But really everything is okay. I lie down for a few seconds every half hour or so to help my back keep from seizing up. It works like a charm, and helps me be more productive and more fun to be around.

I know it looks weird. But it works.

If you want to know more, go to www.SmilingBackMethod.com/easy


Why I lie down on the job

It may look like I’m lazy. Or dead. But really everything is okay. I lie down for a few seconds every half hour or so to help my back keep from seizing up. It works like a charm, and helps me be more productive and more fun to be around.

I know it looks weird. But it works.

If you want to know more, go to www.SmilingBackMethod.com/easy


Why I lie down on the job

It may look like I’m lazy. Or dead. But really everything is okay. I lie down for a few seconds every half hour or so to help my back keep from seizing up. It works like a charm, and helps me be more productive and more fun to be around.

I know it looks weird. But it works.

If you want to know more, go to www.SmilingBackMethod.com/easy


Why I lie down on the job

It may look like I’m lazy. Or dead. But really everything is okay. I lie down for a few seconds every half hour or so to help my back keep from seizing up. It works like a charm, and helps me be more productive and more fun to be around.

I know it looks weird. But it works.

If you want to know more, go to www.SmilingBackMethod.com/easy


Why I lie down on the job

It may look like I’m lazy. Or dead. But really everything is okay. I lie down for a few seconds every half hour or so to help my back keep from seizing up. It works like a charm, and helps me be more productive and more fun to be around.

I know it looks weird. But it works.

If you want to know more, go to www.SmilingBackMethod.com/easy


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If you’re in Liverpool (or can get to Liverpool)

  1. There’s nothing better than individual lessons. My practice is at 37 Hope Street, Liverpool L1. Ring me on 0151 708 6172 to book an initial consultation and first lesson. (Leave your number so I can get back to you).
  2. If you’re short of funds, you can still have first class training from me — though it will require a little more work on your part.

    The thing to do is have an individual, in-person lesson just once a month. That will entitle you to also get regular on-line lessons from me through Repoise. That way, you have the best of both worlds: in-person lessons and very regular, even daily, on-line Personal Coaching by Philip Pawley from me. That’s a real bargain because Repoise costs the equivalent of three lessons a year to everyone else.

    Ring me on 0151 708 6172 if you want to arrange this.

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If you’re further away and can’t get to Liverpool

  1. There’s still nothing better than individual lessons. Here’s where you can find a teacher near you in the UK or elsewhere
  2. I suggest you also get direct day-to-day guidance from me by joining Repoise.

    If you’re having plain Alexander Technique lessons from someone else, you still need to discover the Smiling Back Method of the Alexander Technique. You’ll get a lot more out of your lessons when you do.



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