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
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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”
Being a ‘better’ person
FM Alexander was once asked if a burglar were to learn his method, would they become a better person? FM replied (probably with a twinkle… Read More »Being a ‘better’ person
Stop the world, I want to get off!
In tumultuous times such as these, we often turn for guidance to the works (books, poems etc) of individuals who experienced the major world events… Read More »Stop the world, I want to get off!
‘What is’ versus ‘What if’ thinking
For many people, ‘what if’ thinking is already a familiar experience. When we’re doing ‘what if’ thinking, we’re looking ahead to what might go wrong,… Read More »‘What is’ versus ‘What if’ thinking
Stronger than I think I am?
Learning the Alexander Technique can challenge some of our preconceptions and beliefs. Many of these ideas have been subconsciously absorbed from our culture and upbringing.… Read More »Stronger than I think I am?