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
Habit
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?
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
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!
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?
Never too late
One of the many joys of teaching the Alexander Technique is meeting people from so many walks of life and who come for many different… Read More »Never too late
Can we really change?
As COP26 begins today, like very many people I’m wondering what actions will come out of the lengthy discussions and whether these will be enough… Read More »Can we really change?
A life ruled by habit?
We all develop habits – our usual way of doing things. As young children we learn how to walk, talk etc partly through mimicking the… Read More »A life ruled by habit?
How can I change?
It’s the beginning of January and some of us may find ourselves struggling to put into practice our New Year’s resolutions. Resolutions usually involve a… Read More »How can I change?