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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
“One to one lessons in the Alexander technique…have long term benefits for patients with chronic back pain.” – British Medical Journal, 19 August, 2008* This was one of the basic conclusions of a study conducted in the UK, and published … Continue reading →
I recently read an article in the London Evening Standard entitled “iPad Hand: the new RSIs.” The article discussed a new type of repetitive strain injury (RSI) which is cropping up due to the way people are using their hands … Continue reading →
As you sit reading this blog, take a moment to notice your head! Is it lightly balancing on an easeful neck, or is it pulled forward toward the computer screen, distorting your neck, and most likely your back and the … Continue reading →
If you’ve been following my story, you’ll know that I dealt with chronic neck pain for years until I finally came across the Alexander Technique and had my first lesson. From that point I had weekly lessons for several months … Continue reading →
After a year or so of dealing with chronic neck pain, my lowest point came after a short trip to the mall with a friend (we were probably there for maybe two hours at most). When I got home I … Continue reading →
After years of chronic and debilitating neck pain I finally found a solution: the Alexander Technique! Here’s how it all started. When my son was still in preschool (he’s now 16!) I spent a few days doing major yard work. … Continue reading →