We have had a big building project on at our house which has resulted in the need for lots of painting. I have been crawling around the floor sanding and painting skirting boards, reaching up to paint ceilings, and generally … Continue reading →
In this bitterly cold weather, the tendency to pull our heads down into scarves and collars, and pull our shoulders up to our ears in an attempt to stay warm, is hard to resist. But, don’t go there! It will … Continue reading →
Warning – sitting here could damage your health! Or – The Perils of Christmas. During the holiday season, people often sit much more than usual, and particularly they sit on the sofa. I was reminded of the perils of this … Continue reading →
Yes, it’s that time of year again, and the perennial question of what to give to whom. Why not give an introductory Alexander lesson to a family member or friend? Many fans of the Alexander Technique had their first … Continue reading →
I have just finished reading the latest Alexander book -‘ Playing with Posture, positive child development with the Alexander Technique’ by Cambridge Alexander Teacher Sue Holladay – and can thoroughly recommend it. Written as a guide for parents, it would … Continue reading →
October 8 – 14 is the 9th Alexander Technique Awareness Week! The theme this year is Poised for Life. It is possible to try the Technique by having a half price lesson from participating teachers. Most teachers will be participating … Continue reading →
I like to describe the Alexander Technique as the art of doing less in order to achieve more. This surely is the secret of life! So much in society tells us that more effort will bring more success, but the … Continue reading →
I was working with a pupil last week in the traditional Alexander Technique way, helping him sit down and stand up. Towards the end of the lesson, he stood up quite differently. He knew it was different and I asked him … Continue reading →
One of my Alexander Technique pupils told me this week how her five year old daughter was inspired by watching the Tour de France on television to learn to ride a bicycle herself. She has spent happy hours experimenting with … Continue reading →
An Alexander Technique teacher in Ireland, Richard Brennan, has petitioned the Irish government to improve school chairs by replacing old chairs with ones that do not slope downwards. http://irishtimes.com/newspaper/health/2012/0626/1224318724142.html Downwards sloping chairs cause slumping, encouraging poor posture which can lead … Continue reading →