Alexander Technique

Started giving socially distanced lessons in my patio. It worked well for both the student and teacher!. Great to teach again!

Starting to teach Alexander Technique in the Park (with social distancing and discounted prices. A Great Time for Re-balancing!

Walking on a rough, uneven trail helps with knee pain, as it requires more nuanced use of the knee muscles. Additionally it increases coordination and balance.

Walking on a rough, uneven trail helps with knee pain, as it requires more nuanced use of the knee muscles. Additionally it increases coordination and balance.

Late Blooming #2--Getting Comfortable with the Unknown In my reading about the brain, one thing that stood out is that the brain often tries to explain things we don’t understand by feeding us old stories, to explain new experiences. If you are tired of these stories, try getting comfortable Not Knowing why something is happening. For example, if I come to work on Monday morning and say Good morning. to one of my co-workers, and they don’t answer, my brain might start send...ing me messages like, They don’t like you. These messages set in motion subtle defensive responses that actually affect a person’s like-ability. If, on the other hand, I say to myself, I don’t know why they are not answering (which is actually closer to the truth), I stay neutral, and frequently we have a pleasant conversation later, when they don’t have something else on their mind. After observing more carefully the messages I got from my brain, I expanded Not Knowing into many areas of my life. One example is below: I planned to give a talk about the Alexander Technique to a church group. Prior to the event, my brain kept sending me predictions of disastrous outcomes. I decided to note what my brain predicted and compare it to what actually occurred during the talk, which actually went well. Now, instead of trying to boost my confidence before a performance, I simply remain open and comfortable with the unknown, having trust in the flow of life, which is definitely a feature of Late Blooming.

I'm starting a Blog called "Late Blooming": Hope it is worth the relatively long format. If you find it helpful, be sure to share with your friends. Maximizing Mind/Body Coordination for Your Later Years Using Alexander Technique and Mental Redirection For many of us, our 30’s and 40’s are busy times, when we are fully engaged in careers, and possibly raising children. We br...Continue reading

I like this film because it gives clear examples of "vocal fry". An Alexander Technique teacher can help you change this habit before it causes damage.

Yesterday one of my Alexander Technique students told me that he was able to reduce his pain medication by 50% after just two lessons. That is measurable improvement!

Ice and rest are being reconsidered as ways to speed recovery. Thoughtful movement appears to be more effective. (Alexander Technique can help with that.)

Today there was a shout-out for Alexander Technique on Fresh Air, when Brigete Everett talked about how Alexander Technique lessons helped her stop singing only from the neck-up. She correctly exclaimed: "That's not the way to do it!"

Is your smart phone use creating a crick in your neck? Try the Alexander Technique to learn a healthy, supportive and sustainable head, neck and back relationship! For more information on AT teachers in the Bay Area visit www.bayareaat.com

Beautifully poised and balanced after her first Alexander Technique lesson...