Keeping safe in Covid times
For me, the Alexander Technique is all about looking after your health, wellbeing and, indeed, your whole self in all its aspects. It also enables… Read More »Keeping safe in Covid times
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Learning the Alexander Technique has wide-ranging benefits
New research has reported many and diverse benefits of learning the Alexander Technique including greater confidence in being able to deal with current and future… Read More »Learning the Alexander Technique has wide-ranging benefits
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?
Life is messy
Right or wrong For or against All or nothing Succeed or fail Black or white Now or never Us and them Science or nature Logical… Read More »Life is messy
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?
Join me for a lie-down
Today I’ve recorded my Alexander lie-down – please feel free to join me: If you’re not familiar with this daily practice, do have a look… Read More »Join me for a lie-down
Making time
Last night, as I was busy catching up on emails, the whole room gradually filled with a warm glow and I was drawn to look… Read More »Making time
Attention with intention
You may have come across the phrase ‘Where attention goes, energy flows’. From an Alexander Technique perspective, choosing where and how you pay attention is… Read More »Attention with intention
To Zoom or not to Zoom?
To Zoom or not to Zoom? – that is the question for Alexander teaching. The recent easing of Covid restrictions has brought a very welcome… Read More »To Zoom or not to Zoom?
Spring in your step
The clocks have just gone forward, the cherry blossom is out and Spring is in the air. All of which leads me to reflect on… Read More »Spring in your step
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
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?