Conducted in the early 20th century, this meticulous study of the anatomy of the human body and the effects of thought on movement remains a reference in the field of dance, somatic and therapeutic practices. Mabel E. Todd presents her educational method, based on an objective understanding of how the body carries physical forces, such as gravity. This surprisingly contemporary approach exposes the constraining role of social codes on posture and offers an approach where body and mind work together for a better quality of movement and life.