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How Not to Feel Your Age

Alexander Technique with Jane Staggs Posted on April 7, 2013 by Jane StaggsApril 7, 2013

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 →

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Don’t Let the Cold Weather Get You Down!

Alexander Technique with Jane Staggs Posted on January 21, 2013 by Jane StaggsJanuary 21, 2013

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 →

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Warning -sitting here could damage your health!

Alexander Technique with Jane Staggs Posted on December 11, 2012 by Jane StaggsDecember 11, 2012

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 →

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It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas

Alexander Technique with Jane Staggs Posted on November 19, 2012 by Jane StaggsNovember 19, 2012

  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 →

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Playing with Posture – new Alexander Technique book

Alexander Technique with Jane Staggs Posted on October 20, 2012 by Jane StaggsOctober 20, 2012

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 →

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Alexander Awareness Week Oct 8 -14

Alexander Technique with Jane Staggs Posted on September 24, 2012 by Jane StaggsSeptember 24, 2012

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 →

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Alexander Technique – lazy person’s guide to life

Alexander Technique with Jane Staggs Posted on September 4, 2012 by Jane StaggsSeptember 4, 2012

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 →

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Cycling and the Alexander Technique

Alexander Technique with Jane Staggs Posted on August 13, 2012 by Jane StaggsAugust 13, 2012

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 →

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Tour de France, Olympics, and Alexander Technique

Alexander Technique with Jane Staggs Posted on July 26, 2012 by Jane StaggsJuly 26, 2012

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 →

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School bags – the start of back pain?

Alexander Technique with Jane Staggs Posted on July 2, 2012 by Jane StaggsJuly 2, 2012

We know that back pain is common in adults, 40% had back pain lasting more than one day in the last 12 months.  But did you know that over 30% of 16-24 year olds had back pain last year? This is … Continue reading →

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