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?
Health
Falling apart
Last month the BBC reported an explosion in the numbers of people not working due to health problems – 2.5 million people in the UK,… Read More »Falling apart
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
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