Growing older

Photograph showing a sunflower with a floppy strand of grass next to it. I'm using this to illustrate the concept of posture

The problems with posture

by julia
July 31, 2024September 1, 2024
Posture, Growing older, Research, Neck pain, Back pain

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

Photo of first generation Alexander Technique teacher, Elisabeth Walker when she was 90 years old and still cycling around Oxford

Growing older gracefully

by julia
May 31, 2023July 31, 2024
Growing older, Posture, Balance, Research

New research by academics and Alexander teachers, Molly Johnson and Rajal Cohen suggests that learning the Alexander Technique may prevent or slow some of the… Read More »Growing older gracefully

Someone standing with a typical military posture

Thinking is powerful!

by julia
February 28, 2023July 31, 2024
Growing older, Posture, Balance, Research, Direction, Alexander Technique

New research highlights some of the problems caused by a belief in the desirability of ‘trying to stand up straight’ (like the guy in the… Read More »Thinking is powerful!

Quote from Audre Lourde about the importance of self care

Re-defining care

by julia
November 30, 2022July 5, 2023
Mental health, Growing older, Care, Research, Alexander Technique, Self-confidence

A simple description of the Alexander Technique is that it is the best way I know of looking after yourself – now and for the… Read More »Re-defining care

Never too late

by julia
April 29, 2022February 6, 2023
Habit, Learning the Alexander Technique, Growing older

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