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Building on the success of a workshop that Heather Dennee and I facilitated in June 2019, we are designing a virtual workshop to support dancers to increase freedom of movement and deepen their lead/follow connection. More information coming soon! Learn more about what the Alexander Technique has
There are many situations in which you might look up such as in a yoga pose, kissing (if your partner is taller than you), before walking up stairs, or when admiring a beautiful tree, a skyscaper, a plane or the stars. Whatever the situation, I sometimes find myself thinking: “Yikes, careful not to compress the back of your neck. This brings the weight of your heavy head back and down onto your body.”
What if I told you I could teach you a powerful self-help tool, inspired by the Alexander Technique, that can help you reach success? Many find this tool indispensable to their success and that even just five minutes can help.
Severe pain was my wake up call to pay attention to my body. Once I made the shift, I discovered endless gifts. We sometimes only pay attention to the body when it's giving us trouble. What if we could realize it's gifts every day? Start by taking the time to thank your body.
What can we learn from athletes who are using the Alexander Technique to go for the gold during Olympic Games? The first case study we’ll look at is the British Olympic Rowing Squad at the 2004 Athens Summer Olympic Games.
Developed by a former competitive swimmer, the Alexander Technique-based Shaw Method gives you the great cardiovascular exercise of swimming, and so much more: it improves posture, alleviates arthritis and back pain, aids concentration and increases your general sense of wellbeing.
Take a minute and see if you can think of the daily ways you drop into each senses: sight, smell, taste, touch, and hearing. And then I will share ways to use those experiences to deepen the love they give back based on the Alexander Technique.
"As an actor, artist and activist, I need to understand how my body works in order to clear a channel for inspiration.... the Alexander Technique class enabled me to channel the full range of emotions of publicly speaking my truth with acceptance, vulnerability and confidence."
It may seem obvious when you’re enjoying the holidays, that sights, smells and tastes are a big part of the experience. Here's an Alexander Technique tip for coming to your senses to help relieve stress during the holidays and beyond.
We can all find a powerful mind-body release with the Alexander Technique. This release is omnidirectional or in all directions into our natural alignment. The impact of this release is an improvement in the functioning of our mind and body that helps us achieve any, and all, of our goals. It can help your willpower, reduce anxiety, relieve pain, improve confidence and so much more.
Lupita Nyong'o speaks of the Alexander Technique being "instrumental to her as an actor." As you watch the video, consider the way Lupita's posture looks effortless, and how such poise could contribute to success in any sector.
An interview with Heather Gardner whose Alexander Technique lessons played a key role during pregnancy and life with her son Ben. “The Alexander Technique goes a long way to support your staying healthy during pregnancy and throughout life."