Learning from my little finger
This post is taking a little longer to write than usual as my touch typing is somewhat hampered, having broken my little finger 2 weeks… Read More »Learning from my little finger
Health
Why hands-on in Alexander teaching?
The Alexander Technique is essentially a self-help method for positive change that involves discovering how to think differently. So why do Alexander teachers use hands-on… Read More »Why hands-on in Alexander teaching?
Enjoying the simple things in life
One of the many things that I really appreciate about the Alexander Technique is that it enables me to turn the mundane into the pleasurable… Read More »Enjoying the simple things in life
When less is most definitely more
Do you get mouth ulcers? Apparently, 2–10% of the population suffer from frequent mouth ulcers with no obvious cause [1]. If you often have mouth… Read More »When less is most definitely more
‘Core strength and stability’?…but we’re vertebrates!
You won’t find many Alexander Technique teachers talking about ‘core stability’ or ‘core strength’. This is the notion that a core group of abdominal muscles… Read More »‘Core strength and stability’?…but we’re vertebrates!
Prevention is better than cure
Is it just me, or do you find when looking for car insurance that none of the categories in the online drop-down employment list accurately… Read More »Prevention is better than cure
The Alexander Technique keeps me safe
This past month I’ve spent a lot of time driving up and down between Edinburgh and Bristol due to family illness. During this time I… Read More »The Alexander Technique keeps me safe
“Really uplifted by it, really empowered by it…”
This description of an experience of learning the Alexander Technique comes from one of the participants in a large randomised controlled clinical trial for people… Read More »“Really uplifted by it, really empowered by it…”
Is ‘text neck’ real?
I saw a recent newspaper article claiming that there is no such thing as ‘text neck’, saying that research has dismissed any link between use… Read More »Is ‘text neck’ real?
How can I change?
It’s the beginning of January and some of us may find ourselves struggling to put into practice our New Year’s resolutions. Resolutions usually involve a… Read More »How can I change?