Here’s an article written by the MS Foundation* about the Alexander Technique. Posted here for download with permission. Click on this link to read the article. This is very useful information for anyone as it’s a good article that outlines … Continue reading →
It’s spring and allergies are in bloom right along with all the pretty flowers. Do you sneeze, or do your eyes get a little red? Allergy season can be miserable for many of us, but for people with asthma, it … Continue reading →
Will Rogers said, “If you find yourself in a hole, stop digging.” Maybe you’re wondering how on earth what the most popular and highest paid actor in Hollywood in the 1930’s said could possible coincide with helping your stiff neck … Continue reading →
Have you ever met someone with Multiple Sclerosis (MS)? It could be that you have, and don’t even know it; over 2.5 million people worldwide are living with MS. Some famous people who live with this include Montel Williams and … Continue reading →
A very dear friend recently brought my attention to an article about chronic pain, and a possible connection with the Alexander Technique. Here’s the article: Chronic Pain Harms Brain’s Wiring Friday, Feb. 8, 2008 (HealthDay News) The article discusses a … Continue reading →
When you are centered and grounded in your body you are centered and grounded in your Self. Do you want to try and prove it to yourself? Try slumping in your chair. Let your chin come rest on your chest, … Continue reading →
Would you like to carry yourself with poise and presence? The Alexander Technique has been in continuous practice for over 100 years and is used by actors and actresses to enhance stage presence and improve carriage and movement. It is … Continue reading →
We started talking about what happens in an Alexander lesson. One part of the lesson is often done standing, or sitting in a chair. Another part is done lying on a table, or a “table turn.” We also call this … Continue reading →
Would you like to find out what happens in a first lesson? I’ll try and explain it in a 1-2-3 process. First of all, we sit down to talk for a couple of minutes. I’ll reiterate that I am not … Continue reading →
What happens when people are in pain? The first thing you do is hold your breath. If you stub your toe, the first thing you do is gasp! And hold your breath. And when we’re in pain the next thing … Continue reading →