I was interviewed recently about both Alexander Technique and Reconnective Healing. Sarah Kirton of Mystic Mag asked very good questions! What inspired me to become an Alexander Teacher? How does my background in music and dance influence my teaching? How … Continue reading →
It started with an email and a conversation about her neck pain and posture. She was looking at herself in the mirror. “You would have a field day with me and my posture.” I replied, “I would have a compassionate … Continue reading →
Why Should Every Dancer Learn the Alexander Technique? A series of Alexander Technique lessons gives you skills for a lifetime in dance. It brings freedom to your body and control without tension. Dancing without tension gives beautiful, long, open lines, … Continue reading →
I was teaching a lesson and it turned in a thoughtful direction. My pupil has a lot of tension and neck pain. He meditates, and I said to him, “It’s like when you … Continue reading →
This is the first in a coming series on dancing, Alexander Technique, Freedom and Flow. How do you meld constant work on technique with actually dancing the dance? Are you practicing so hard you can’t let go and flow? Join me on my journey…we are all dancing on the same floor.
Continue reading →I was trying to mentally go through my routines the other day. I’ve been dancing them on occasion in my “dirt studio,” but I can’t move freely or fully other than super slow motion, and dancing in sneakers … Continue reading →
Hello my friends, Continuing from my previous post, here are further thoughts about teaching Alexander Technique online: I have given this very careful and considered thought. I was trained in a very traditional way of teaching the Alexander Technique, … Continue reading →
Hello my friends, Thank you so much for visiting! Pull up a chair and have a cup of tea and I’ll tell you a story. It started with a can of tomato soup. Two days ago I opened a … Continue reading →
It’s going to rain tonight It was cloudy today and the wind blew in more moisture Showers tonight and in the morning Clearing the air of dust and all the pollen of a dry February, a completely dry month with … Continue reading →
Hello my friends! Stretch the body, stretch the mind. There’s something to that. I’ve been stretching every single day as a commitment to myself, and I’ve also started writing again! I’m blogging again after a long hiatus with … Continue reading →
