Supporting the supporter
So much of care work is unpaid, and is carried out by partners or other family members. The carers of people living with dementia or… Read More »Supporting the supporter
Research
What does research tell us about the Alexander Technique?
If you decide to visit an Alexander Technique teacher, it may be helpful to know that you won’t be receiving treatment for any specific condition.… Read More »What does research tell us about the Alexander Technique?
Researching the Alexander Technique
Research is very important to the Alexander Technique profession. We are always seeking to better understand the different ways that learning the Alexander Technique can… Read More »Researching the Alexander Technique
Increasing accessibility to the Alexander Technique
Traditionally, the Alexander Technique has been taught in a one-to-one setting but, in recent years, more and more of us are also offering group classes.… Read More »Increasing accessibility to the Alexander Technique
What works for back pain?
“Only 10% of non-surgical treatments for back problems kill pain, says review”. This was the title of a recent article in the Guardian, and its… Read More »What works for back pain?
Poise, posture, pain: A new understanding
In a ground-breaking publication, neuroscientist and Alexander teacher, Tim Cacciatore and his colleagues bring together research that has previously been scattered across diverse fields of… Read More »Poise, posture, pain: A new understanding
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?
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
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
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
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