Growing older gracefully
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
Health
No time for the gym
It’s hard to find the time for the things we enjoy and that we think are good for us. For many, it’s difficult finding a… Read More »No time for the gym
Thinking is powerful!
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!
The power of touch
Last month I reported on a new research publication that highlighted the importance of the highly trained specialised touch used by Alexander teachers as a… Read More »The power of touch
Re-defining care
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
Berlin reflections
I’m just back from the 12th International Alexander Technique Congress in Berlin. It was a wonderful opportunity for Alexander teachers from all over the world… Read More »Berlin reflections
Are you sitting comfortably?
Going back only a few hundred years, few of us would have spent much time sitting. When we rested, it would not have been on… Read More »Are you sitting comfortably?
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
Carers need caring for too
More and more people are caring for relatives with dementia and many find it incredibly difficult to make any time for themselves. Carers need a… Read More »Carers need caring for too
Teaching the Alexander Technique to people with back pain: which approach?
A new study about the Alexander Technique has just been published in the prestigious British Medical Journal.1 The research was led by a team from… Read More »Teaching the Alexander Technique to people with back pain: which approach?
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
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?
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