Falling apart
Last month the BBC reported an explosion in the numbers of people not working due to health problems – 2.5 million people in the UK,… Read More »Falling apart
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Growing older gracefully
New research by academics and Alexander teachers, Molly Johnson and Rajal Cohen suggests that learning the Alexander Technique may prevent or slow some of the… Read More »Growing older gracefully
Getting organised
The other day one of my clients was saying that, through her Alexander lessons, she has become more mindful about how she’s going about her… Read More »Getting organised
No time for the gym
It’s hard to find the time for the things we enjoy and that we think are good for us. For many, it’s difficult finding a… Read More »No time for the gym
Thinking is powerful!
New research highlights some of the problems caused by a belief in the desirability of ‘trying to stand up straight’ (like the guy in the… Read More »Thinking is powerful!
Why do I do that?
I used to know someone who had a limp, although he didn’t actually realise he had one! Bob told me that, when he was young,… Read More »Why do I do that?
The power of touch
Last month I reported on a new research publication that highlighted the importance of the highly trained specialised touch used by Alexander teachers as a… Read More »The power of touch
Re-defining care
A simple description of the Alexander Technique is that it is the best way I know of looking after yourself – now and for the… Read More »Re-defining care
Give yourself a moment
What is it we’re actually doing when we put the Alexander Technique into practice in daily life? Well, we’re bringing our awareness to our embodied… Read More »Give yourself a moment
Make no mistake
I don’t think I’m imagining that quite a high proportion of people who come for Alexander lessons are what could be described as perfectionists (speaking… Read More »Make no mistake
Berlin reflections
I’m just back from the 12th International Alexander Technique Congress in Berlin. It was a wonderful opportunity for Alexander teachers from all over the world… Read More »Berlin reflections
Time for a lie-down
Here is a talk-through to accompany your daily Alexander practice of lying down. If you’re not familiar with how to do this, have a look… Read More »Time for a lie-down