06 Nov Meet the Team – Simon Hingee
We have a wonderful team of teachers here at BodyMinded Sydney Alexander Technique. To get to know us, we have asked Simon a few questions. Please enjoy Simon's answers...
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06 Nov Lessons from a Jam Jar
What can you learn from opening a jam jar? One of the things I love about BodyMinded Alexander Technique is that I will find these priniciples turning on in random moments of my life (more so now having completed the professional training as an Alexander Technique...
30 Jun Guitar playing reminders – Classroom posters
Here are some teaching room posters! When playing the guitar, here are a few body and movement ideas to remember represented in simple cartoon images suitable for kids.
30 Jun Learn about Hands 6: Collar bones move too!
Did you know your collar bones move when you move your arms? They are suppose to do that! In this video Greg explains and demonstrates the movement of the collar bones in relation to arm and hand movements.
30 Jun Learn about Hands 5: Arm Rotation
Do you know the difference between 'page turning' or 'key motion' for the hand and arm? In this video Greg explains and demonstrates these differences simply. Understanding how you move gives you more choices for moving with ease. Video 1:46
30 Jun Learn about Hands 4: Wrist Moves!
Greg explains and demonstrates in this video the movements of the wrist. We can take our hand in many directions, largely due to the many small bones and range of motion this makes possible in the wrist. This video will give you insight into how your wrist moves! video 1:39
30 Jun Learn about Hands 3: Hand grips
In this video Greg Holdaway explains and demonstrates the multiple possibilities of hand grips. Consider how you pick up objects, manipulate them and function with precision and detail using your hands; this capacity uses several aspects of your anatomical design. Understanding the range of motion and movement potential of your hands helps you develop your skills.
30 Jun Learn about Hands 2: Amazing Thumbs!
Learn about Hands: Amazing Thumbs! Hi, Greg from BodyMinded. Did you know that your thumb, that the length of your thumb is similar to the length of your middle finger? Watch the Thumb video below...
30 Jun Learn about Hands 1: Fingers and Palms
Greg in this video explains and demonstrates some of the keys ideas about hand movements, starting with the fingers and palms. Hands are important for everyday actions and especially for making music! Music teachers we have you in mind as we offer these free bite sized videos for you to use - enjoy! Use this video for yourself or with your students to gain an insight into the functioning of the hands - it is fascinating!
21 Jun What is the Alexander Technique?
As humans, we are all designed and created uniquely. Our bodies are beautiful feats of engineering that are capable of extraordinary things. Yet so many people walk around operating at only a fraction of their true physical potential, and in chronic pain each day. Back...