Last week I had a check up and cleaning at the dentist. Going to the dentist is not something that most people look forward to, and some people are downright scared! While I’m not afraid of a visit to the … Continue reading →
Recently I was taking my daily walk on what turned out to be quite a windy day, with the wind sometimes gusting very strongly – enough to take me off balance or push me along if I wasn’t careful. I … Continue reading →
A few weeks ago, I reviewed The Posture Workbook by Carolyn Nicholls, which I highly recommend. Carolyn is one of the UK’s leading exponents of the Alexander Technique, and is the founder and Head of Training at the Brighton Alexander … Continue reading →
I want to conduct an experiment. Can doing nothing for 10-20 minutes a day for 30 days make a difference? Let me explain. This is a very specific kind of doing nothing. I’m talking about the Alexander Technique practice of … Continue reading →
The Posture Workbook by Carolyn Nicholls Free yourself from back, neck and shoulder pain with the Alexander Technique D&B Publishing, 2012 I just finished reading this new book by Alexander Technique teacher Carolyn Nicholls. I love her first book, Body, … Continue reading →
I recently read Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking by Susan Cain. I found it an absolutely fascinating read and one that resonated with me personally. I most definitely consider myself to be a … Continue reading →
I was inspired today to write this post after reading Lindsay Newitter’s blog, Ten Reasons for which I am Grateful for the Alexander Technique, and after participating this month in “30 Days of Gratitude” hosted by Louise Edington on her … Continue reading →
Ergonomics [ˌər-gə-ˈnä-miks], n. the study of how a workplace and the equipment used there can best be designed for comfort, efficiency, safety, and productivity (Encarta Dictionary: English (North American) Alexander Technique [ˌal-ig-ˈzan-dər tek-ˈnēk], n. the study of how the human … Continue reading →
Alexander Technique is a wonderful method for helping us become of aware of and change harmful habits of body and mind, which is hugely beneficial for improving posture and coordination, relieving pain (e.g. back pain, neck pain, chronic pain of … Continue reading →
I was fascinated by this talk by social psychologist and Harvard professor, Amy Cuddy. Our body language affects how others see us, but Cuddy’s research suggests it also affects how we see ourselves. She shows how “power posing” (using expansive, … Continue reading →