The Alexander Technique is not only of enormous benefit to musicians, dancers and sportspeople but it can also improve the working lives of people employed in other sectors. School teachers, in particular, can reap significant rewards – both for themselves and for their students -...
So just taking a little moment to have a little smile, even that is going to help you feel more comfortable, move more easily. And then, if you know about Alexander Technique, you apply those principles as well as smiling, and then you are off,...
Experiencing chronic back pain? Suffering from severe headaches? Trying to recover from injuries that impact negatively on your life? If you have tried everything and still cannot find a solution, adopting the BodyMinded Alexander Technique mindset can help you to naturally manage pain and move...
As far as balance and posture are concerned this is one of the oldest tricks in the book, pardon the pun, but does it work? The short answer is, of course, no. Balancing a book on your head no more improves your posture than wearing...
In recent weeks, we've talked about how the Alexander Technique can aid in reducing pain and improving posture in musicians. But did you know that the technique can also be utilised to help sportspeople? Whether you're an amateur runner or you have your sights set on...
The Alexander Technique is a popular method designed to improve posture and movement by emphasising minimum strain. But who was it named after? Early life Frederick Matthias Alexander, who was born in 1869, was an Australian actor from Tasmania. From a young age, Alexander had an interest in...
We're all familiar with the concept of posture, with most of us being reprimanded by our parents or teachers for not sitting up straight from an early age. But despite this widespread awareness of the benefits of good posture, there are many myths and misconceptions...
It can be subtle and sometimes tricky to know - is it working? I've had several conversations with people around this question. I've made a short video blog (sorry it is so shaky) with my take on this question. What is your experience of having Alexander Technique...
Sit down. Now look at the way you're sitting. Did you make a conscious decision to adopt that pose? Most likely not. Whether you're a musician or just someone looking to maintain a high quality of life, then you should be aware that there are...
While it's often difficult to look back into our past and discover when and how we developed poor posture, studies have shown that we are not born with postural issues, (with the exception of some rare cases) instead it results from learned traits. Although it...
