I’ve been working with one-to-one clients since 1999, which is quite a long time. During these many years I’ve noticed similarities within the bodies of my clients (and mine too). …
“Let go in your belly, let go in your belly, let go in your belly”
It seems that we all have a mantra in our work, something we say over and over again. My husband works in IT, so as we all know, his is …
More thoughts on your jaw….
If you are familiar with embodiment practices and/or you’ve been using Alexander Technique thinking for a good while now, some “directed thoughts” might be useful. Even if this is new …
“How’s your jaw?”
This isn’t a question usually asked but habitually tightening or clenching your jaw can create untold trouble in your body. Localised pain, headaches, earaches, tooth damage and even sinus pain …
Where’s the support coming from?
Does the tension in your feet keep you from feeling the ground? Does the tension in your pelvis stop you from feeling safe? We need to know where our support …
A different kind of yoga
When I was in my early twenties, everyone and their mother seemed to be getting into yoga. And loving it. I went along to various classes, mostly based on Hatha …
Why would you learn the Alexander Technique?
To feel great in your own skin – Improving your relationship with your body brings many positive changes. Loving, and feeling appreciation for it can be profound. If you can …
Is stretching good for your body?
There’s been a lot of talk about static stretching lately. Is it good/bad -or makes no difference? I like the idea of releasing instead of stretching, it suits my body. …
What is it that you do?
It’s notoriously tricky explaining what I do for a living. I can tell you some of the outcomes; stronger back, easier breathing, improved internal support/posture, pain management, personal confidence, voice …
What’s your body telling you at Imbolc?
I had an Imbolc moment the other day; the feeling that I’m going to make it through winter, after all. Imbolc is a celebration of the first signs of spring …