Fear of Falling
According to a New York Times article a few years ago, “For Elderly, Fear of Falling Is a Risk in Itself,” an estimated 10,000 people 65 and over die each year from injuries related to falls. Studies show that 30 … Continue reading →
Category Archives: Alexander Technique
Presence and Performance
Over the past few months I’ve been filming Alexander lessons with a student of mine. I then edit the recordings down to 7 minutes to share them on YouTube. Eric is a professional musician finishing his master’s degree at the … Continue reading →
A Dialogue with Mr Peter Habit
Peter… “so I get the Alexander Technique now… I can do this, don’t you worry!! You want me to think your neck freedirectyourheadforwardandupsoyourbackcanlengthenandwiden… hey presto… how was that? Kay … “it’s not a mantra Peter! It is more than words.. … Continue reading →
Skill and Success: The Careers of Nellie Bly and F. Matthias Alexander
Energy rightly applied and directed will accomplish anything – Nellie Bly In the present state of the world, it is evident that the control we have gained of physical energies, heat, light, electricity, etc., without having first secured control of … Continue reading →
What Part of No Don’t You Understand?
Once again* a catchy country music title helps illuminate a fundamental Alexander Technique idea. And, yes, I’ve embedded a video of the song – a nice example, by singer Lorrie Morgan, of the growing feminist influence in country – at … Continue reading →
Peter, My Subconscious
In life we generally rely on our subconscious to direct our movement. We stand, sit, walk, and bend automatically with no thought to how we move. Our subconscious habitually does it for us, and it dominates us so that we … Continue reading →
Potential, Possibilities and Perspectives and Perceptions
We could define health as “The body’s ability to constructively deal with all the stresses to which it is subjected”. As I discovered, the Alexander Technique can be a powerful tool for tackling depression by giving concrete help on a day to day … Continue reading →
Are You an Innie or an Outie?
Men go forth to marvel at the heights of mountains and the huge waves of the sea, the broad flow of the rivers, the vastness of the ocean, the orbits of the stars, and yet they neglect to marvel at … Continue reading →
Parade of “P”s – Take Your Pick
Are you prepared for the Alexander Technique Parade of “P”s challenge? Read on! Posture Pain Performance Potential Power Prevention Poise Presence Pregnancy Parenting Potent Perception These are all “P” aspects, or applications, of the Alexander Technique. … Continue reading →
It Ain’t Easy Bein’ Easy
It’s more than just the catchy, somewhat risque, title of the 1982 country music hit by Janie Fricke. (And, yes, I’ve embedded a video of the song at the bottom of the page even though it’s a bit too crossover … Continue reading →