Walking Uphill
I was recently back in the UK visiting home. I spent much of the time in Sheffield, where I grew up, visiting friends and family. While I was there I did lots of walking, and Sheffield and the nearby Peak … Continue reading →
Tag Archives: awareness
Life Just Got Easier with the Alexander Technique
Life just got easier! This phrase – a mini description of the Alexander Technique if you like – was thought up by Alexander teacher Theta Michele Drivon. This came up during a presentation at the annual conference of the American … Continue reading →
Spotlight on Rena Anya Devéza – Alexander Technique Student
This is the third in my series of interviews with Alexander Technique students – different people who’ve taken Alexander Technique lessons/classes for a variety of different reasons. This week I’m interviewing Rena Anya Devéza, who I’ve gotten to know online … Continue reading →
Getting Comfortable with the Alexander Technique
“I am comfortable in my uncomfortableness.” These were the wise words of one of my Alexander Technique students. But what does he mean? And why do I call them wise? This student had come to realize that although his postural … Continue reading →
Keeping Calm at the Dentist with the Alexander Technique
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 →
The Challenges of Walking on a Windy Day
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 →
In Gratitude to the Alexander Technique
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 for the Human Body
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 →
Body Language and the Alexander Technique
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 →
Is a Picture Worth a Thousand Words?
In many practices images – pictures – are used to help you relax, or to enhance your confidence or compassion for instance. In contrast, the Alexander Technique practice of giving yourself directions – thinking in an intentional way to promote … Continue reading →