Why trying to ‘fix it’ seldom works
In a first Alexander Technique lesson people are often surprised when they experience movement as being smoother and much less effort than usual. They are… Read More »Why trying to ‘fix it’ seldom works
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Is it all about me?
We’re living at a time when the need for the Alexander Technique is greater than ever, with many people experiencing overwhelming levels of chronic pain,… Read More »Is it all about me?
The embodied mind in action
This month more than 850 Alexander teachers and trainees from all over the world met at University College Dublin for the 13th International Alexander Technique… Read More »The embodied mind in action
An old pair of shoes
OK, so ‘an old pairs of shoes’ is not the most exciting title for a blog post – but the Alexander Technique is, after all,… Read More »An old pair of shoes
Alexander Technique as an approach for trauma
As an Alexander Technique teacher, I often work with people who are living with trauma. Usually, it’s something that is only disclosed to me later… Read More »Alexander Technique as an approach for trauma
Increasing accessibility to the Alexander Technique
Traditionally, the Alexander Technique has been taught in a one-to-one setting but, in recent years, more and more of us are also offering group classes.… Read More »Increasing accessibility to the Alexander Technique
What works for back pain?
“Only 10% of non-surgical treatments for back problems kill pain, says review”. This was the title of a recent article in the Guardian, and its… Read More »What works for back pain?
Poise, posture, pain: A new understanding
In a ground-breaking publication, neuroscientist and Alexander teacher, Tim Cacciatore and his colleagues bring together research that has previously been scattered across diverse fields of… Read More »Poise, posture, pain: A new understanding
A dog with direction
Our wonderful dog, Mabel died this weekend, having reached the grand old age of 15. It was a long time in the coming, with various… Read More »A dog with direction
An essential life skill
Last week I developed one of those random, weird pains and it led me to reflect on how we can use the Alexander Technique to… Read More »An essential life skill
Being present everyday
There is growing acceptance that being more present is generally good for our health and wellbeing, albeit it can remain elusive in increasingly busy lives.… Read More »Being present everyday
Just say no!
For many of us, it feels like the pace of life is accelerating. It’s often a challenge simply to deal with the everyday stuff –… Read More »Just say no!