Mobile phones…. They’ve become a big part of our everyday lives. They are so useful, some of us panic if we can’t put our hand on them or go out without them! They’re an amazing bit of kit, Continue reading →
Many people with poor posture will have been told, ‘sit up straight’, or ‘stop slouching’.Anyone who’s ever tried to put this into practice, will know that it’s pretty impossible to keep it up.The moment you stop Continue reading →
The sun is shining, the grass (and the weeds) are growing and many of us have more time than ever to spend in the garden. This is when we all throw ourselves headlong into sorting out Continue reading →
Like many locals, I love Whit Friday and watching the brass bands. I admire the players greatly, particularly those who play large instruments, but can’t help noticing the potential strain that this can put on the body and breathing Continue reading →
One of my pupils has a very interesting hobby. He practises the Japanese martial art known as Kendo. He was keen to learn how he could apply the Alexander Technique to his Kendo practice.
‘So what do you do for a living?’ It’s the question which often comes up when we meet new people. ‘I’m an Alexander Technique teacher’. This reply is often met with, ‘what’s that?’ Or, ‘Is it something to do with Continue reading →
When we make New Year’s resolutions we often give up or cut down on something. How many of us give up chocolate in January, only to dip into the choccies by the end of the first week? Resolutions we make Continue reading →
The Alexander Technique turns up in the most unexpected places. In the attached clip, the auctioneer discusses an original portrait of the great man himself: F.M. Alexander. They talk enthusiastically about the Alexander Technique, but have missed the mark somewhat. Continue reading →
Who’d have thought you could learn to walk using the Alexander Technique! Of course, I’m not teaching people how to walk, we’ve been managing that since we were toddlers.
However, you can apply the Alexander Technique to your walking Continue reading →