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
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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
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?
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?
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
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
Do I trust myself?
Do you trust yourself? Or rather, in what ways do you and don’t you trust yourself? Perhaps, for example, you’re a bit lacking in trust… Read More »Do I trust myself?
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
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!
Choosing our future
It can take a little while, when learning the Alexander Technique, to begin to believe that such huge potential can be opened up by simply… Read More »Choosing our future
How does the Alexander Technique work?
New research has shone light onto a possible cause of some of our unhelpful postural and movement habits. Dr Rajal Cohen and her team found… Read More »How does the Alexander Technique work?