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
Health
Being present everyday
There is growing acceptance that being more present is generally good for our health and wellbeing, albeit it can remain elusive in increasingly busy lives.… Read More »Being present everyday
Living with pain? How can the Alexander Technique help?
As part of my ongoing professional development, I’ve been doing an 8-week course bringing together all the latest scientific advances in the understanding of pain… Read More »Living with pain? How can the Alexander Technique help?
Still running with the Alexander Technique
In my blog post a year ago I talked about taking up running, aided by Couch to 5K. At the time, I was 6 weeks… Read More »Still running with the Alexander Technique
The problems with posture
One of the reasons that people come to me for Alexander lessons is following advice from their physiotherapist, GP or other healthcare provider that the… Read More »The problems with posture
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?
Sleepless nights?
As an Alexander teacher, I’m often asked for advice about some of the practicalities of daily life – how can we use the principles of… Read More »Sleepless nights?
What are you scared of?
From as far back as I can remember, I was absolutely scared stiff of spiders. I’m pretty sure my phobia was ‘learnt’ from my mum.… Read More »What are you scared of?
Alexander Technique and agency
I’ve probably mentioned before that people often start Alexander Technique lessons for help with one particular problem – common examples are back pain, stress or… Read More »Alexander Technique and agency
A helping hand
We all need a bit of help from others now and then – someone to lend us a hand. I’m doing Couch to 5K, and… Read More »A helping hand