Cultivating ourselves through Alexander
For many of us, being alongside nature is deeply therapeutic. Whether that’s going for a walk in the countryside, or weeding the garden, there is… Read More »Cultivating ourselves through Alexander
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What makes the Alexander Technique unique?
Sometimes when I’m giving a first Alexander lesson, people say things like ‘Oh, it’s a bit like mindfulness isn’t it?’ What makes something unique is… Read More »What makes the Alexander Technique unique?
More sleepless nights?
In my previous post I talked about some of the practicalities that can help foster a good night’s sleep. At the end of the day… Read More »More sleepless nights?
Sleepless nights?
As an Alexander teacher, I’m often asked for advice about some of the practicalities of daily life – how can we use the principles of… Read More »Sleepless nights?
What are you scared of?
From as far back as I can remember, I was absolutely scared stiff of spiders. I’m pretty sure my phobia was ‘learnt’ from my mum.… Read More »What are you scared of?
Your first Alexander lesson
Intrigued, serene, energised, perplexed, joyous, hopeful – you may well feel some or all of these after your first Alexander Technique lesson. You may feel… Read More »Your first Alexander lesson
Alexander Technique and agency
I’ve probably mentioned before that people often start Alexander Technique lessons for help with one particular problem – common examples are back pain, stress or… Read More »Alexander Technique and agency
Getting to the root cause
Western medicine and western society have a tendency to treat symptoms, rather than aiming to get to the root cause of particular problems. For example,… Read More »Getting to the root cause
We’re mind-body beings
Alongside horrific wars waged on civilians and the accelerating climate crisis, the emerging dominance of artificial intelligence (AI) poses an existential crisis for us all.… Read More »We’re mind-body beings
A helping hand
We all need a bit of help from others now and then – someone to lend us a hand. I’m doing Couch to 5K, and… Read More »A helping hand
Bad habits?
I was recently asked a great question by one of my clients: “How do I know if what I’m doing is a ‘bad’ habit?” If… Read More »Bad habits?
It’s simple but not easy!
Just how hard can it be to learn the Alexander Technique? After all, it’s simply a case of being more aware of ourselves and our… Read More »It’s simple but not easy!