I Have Time
Time can be problematic for me. I often feel like I don’t have enough time. I have a fear of being late. I have a fear of being early. I often think tasks are going to take a lot longer … Continue reading →
Tag Archives: breathing
Spotlight on Hallie Cooper – Alexander Technique Student
This is the second in my series of interviews with Alexander Technique students – different people who’ve taken lessons/classes for a variety of different reasons. This week I’m interviewing Hallie Cooper, an actor in LA with whom I struck up … Continue reading →
Spotlight on Margaret Almon – Alexander Technique Student
This is the first in what I hope will be a series of interviews with people who take Alexander Technique lessons or classes – Alexander Technique students . What people get out of learning the Alexander Technique, and their reasons … 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 →
Alexander Technique for the Computer User: An Overview
In my eight-part series of posts for computer users, I considered, from my perspective as an Alexander Technique teacher, how we can best use our bodies as we work. I thought it would be useful to put it all together … Continue reading →
Alexander Technique Help for Computer Users – Part 6: Breathe!
Breathe! I was tempted to leave it at that, and have a one-word blog post for this latest in my series for computer users! Simply, if we just keep reminding ourselves to breathe as we work at our computers we’ll … Continue reading →
Alexander Technique Help for Computer Users – Part 4: Legs and Feet!
So far in this series we’ve considered awareness, which is actually a theme running throughout, balance, our sit bones, and what we do with our head and neck – all while we sit at the computer. But let’s not forget … Continue reading →
Alexander Technique Therapy?
Recently I came across a health alert from Johns Hopkins that refers to the Alexander Technique as a therapy, and a couple of weeks ago someone used the word treatment is describing the Technique on my Facebook page. This happens … Continue reading →
Help Posture and Help the Breath
Most people tend to think of breathing and posture as two separate functions or conditions of the body. I believe, however, that they are inextricably connected with one another – actually both different aspects of our overall coordination that cannot … Continue reading →
Deep Breathing Exercises: Two Things You Should Know First
A lot of people do deep breathing exercises to help themselves relax and calm down. However, many of us misunderstand how the breath actually works. This means, at best, that we will not be getting the most out of the … Continue reading →