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 of...
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...
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...
