Why do toddlers toddle? Watching my teacher demonstrate what not to do in dance I could see exactly what happens. He moved down the floor, keeping his head weight in the middle, between his two legs. He rocked side … Continue reading →
Hello my friends! The group class for people with Parkinson’s is restarting with a new day/time. Caregivers are also welcome to take class! Discover more freedom, easier breathing and less tension overall. Come experience the benefits of improved posture and … Continue reading →
We start by stopping. That is what I’ve said to my students for years, now. Just pause; literally stop whatever you’re doing and pause. Find yourself on your feet. Where is your weight? Is it … Continue reading →
Today’s lesson was about creating my poise before moving And then leaving it be – not interfering with it. Not adding Not taking away from it Not to do. As an Alexander Technique specialist, that translates to having one’s posture … Continue reading →
I am having trouble getting myself to dance with my whole Self these days. A friend chided me and also poked a little fun at me, saying he can’t believe an Alexander teacher would have her head down, “is that … Continue reading →
She arrived early and we started the lesson. “How are you feeling today?” “My left knee hurts and my right foot hurts. It’s hard to walk.” “I don’t like those chairs without backs,” she adds, “I feel unsettled sitting down … Continue reading →
Moving to music, class was fun yesterday. Finding ways to be graceful by using the whole body in movement and connecting movement with Alexander thinking. They were connecting music, rhythm, and moving with their whole selves, all the way from … Continue reading →
Movement and Posture Class for people with Parkinson’s Improve your posture using movement and Alexander Technique*. Feel more confident and have more ease as you walk, stand, sit, do sports…all the things that you do. • Improve Posture • Better … Continue reading →
Hello my friends! It’s here! Class is back; after a break for the holidays, the Movement and Posture Alexander Technique class is starting back up. It’s the same class with a new flavor, still held at the Pacific Ballet. Movement … Continue reading →
Hello my friends, I was in San Diego over the weekend and had a wonderful morning at the world famous San Diego Zoo. It’s a great place – I used to hang out there quite a bit when I lived … Continue reading →
