In describing their experiences pupils are apt to emphasize physical changes – so much so that the Technique is often thought of as a kind of posture training. I think this is natural, especially for intellectuals who tend to be overawed by the physical changes that lessons produce. In my case, the discovery that physical activity could be a source of pleasure was like waking from a bad dream. In the past I had taken exercise of one kind or another, because doctors had recommended it, but I did not enjoy it. Now the situation had changed. Using my body even for such tasks as shovelling snow or mowing the lawn became pleasurable. I supposed that other people had these experiences routinely, but for me they carried the fresh appeal of newness – like a new spectrum of colours.
(Taken from “Freedom to Change” chapter 2 p11)