

Something about breathing
A lot has been written about breathing in connection with the Alexander technique; of course, the reason Mr Alexander began his...
Surprising results
I once knew a Spanish guy who was knocked off his bike and dragged along beneath a car at about 70mph. Astonishingly he survived but went...


Sleep
People often ask me about sleep problems and unfortunately there's not a lot I can say to help, as you can't really use the Alexander...
Joining the dots
Thirty-three years ago I went for my first Alexander Technique lesson with Tessa Goldhawk in Penzance. My mother found an advert in the...


Staying up
About twenty years ago a gentleman walked into my practice in Bournemouth for a lesson. He was tall and elegant, walking with a certain...


Washing the dishes
Recently, after working my way through the recipes on my new favourite food blog, I realised something... How I hate washing dishes!...

Drop your arms!
Haha, my pupils occasionally imitate me saying this! It's one of the things I do nag people about. Arms weigh a fair amount and when you...


Habits
In 2009 UCL published some interesting research in the European Journal of Social Psychology on how people form habits: I find this very...


Don't cross your legs!
Ok, so a lot of us do this I guess. Myself included. And it is a terrible habit, really! Have you ever considered how much one of your...


Energy Boost
Your back quite literally supports you in everything you ever do, always. One of the best things you can do for your back is simply lie...