Making time
Last night, as I was busy catching up on emails, the whole room gradually filled with a warm glow and I was drawn to look… Read More »Making time
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Attention with intention
You may have come across the phrase ‘Where attention goes, energy flows’. From an Alexander Technique perspective, choosing where and how you pay attention is… Read More »Attention with intention
To Zoom or not to Zoom?
To Zoom or not to Zoom? – that is the question for Alexander teaching. The recent easing of Covid restrictions has brought a very welcome… Read More »To Zoom or not to Zoom?
Spring in your step
The clocks have just gone forward, the cherry blossom is out and Spring is in the air. All of which leads me to reflect on… Read More »Spring in your step
Four bees
One of the challenges when learning the Alexander Technique is ‘keeping it going’ in between lessons. It’s so easy to lose self awareness when grappling… Read More »Four bees
How are you feeling?
It’s taken me a long time to recognise my ingrained attitude to experiencing certain feelings, such as sadness, anxiety and anger. Rather than acknowledging and… Read More »How are you feeling?
Learning for life
When we learn any new skill, we inevitably bring our habits of learning to the process. These habits vary but common ones include: Wanting to… Read More »Learning for life
Finding your direction
For most of us, most of the time, our ‘heads are filled to overflowing’ with a constant stream of thoughts, and not all of these… Read More »Finding your direction
Life in 3D
Our lives generally ‘happen’ down in front of us – most of us begin sitting at a school desk which is later replaced by an… Read More »Life in 3D
What, why, how? New publication provides the answers
I have just published a new article written with my fellow STAT Research Group colleagues, Charlotte Woods and Lesley Glover. ‘An education for life: the… Read More »What, why, how? New publication provides the answers
Have a rest – an active rest
Are you familiar with the daily Alexander Technique lie-down practice that is also known as ‘active rest’ or ‘semi-supine’? If you are, the next time… Read More »Have a rest – an active rest
Don’t “take a deep breath”
One thing you’ll never hear an Alexander teacher say is ‘Just take a deep breath’. Alexander teachers help thousands of people with their breathing and… Read More »Don’t “take a deep breath”