Why do we do it?
Why are we all so tense? Why don't we retain the poise and muscular efficiency we had in early childhood? How do we end up so collapsed...
Stooping
I've been thinking about stooping recently, and by stooping I mean bending the head and neck forwards from the shoulders. It's such a...
Feel the fear
Since first injuring my feet on a Duke of Edinburgh's Award hike in 1984 I have had to be aware of what triggers the foot pain because it...
In balance
When I think about my head balancing on top of my spine it reminds me a little of these zen rocks - a beautiful arrangement. The bones...
Helping the elderly and feeling well received
It's lovely when you know you've made a positive impact on someone's life. I have an elderly client who has had a number of lessons and...
Something about breathing
A lot has been written about breathing in connection with the Alexander technique; of course, the reason Mr Alexander began his...