It takes trust to persevere with small daily changes, especially if the difference we experience does not feel profound or life-changing...

A big part of practising the Alexander Technique is expanding our attention. Instead of focusing hard on one thing, keep a few helpful...

There is no need to move in any way to make any of this happen. This is just a way to inform the rest of you what you'd rather not do...

You can practice this thought for a couple of minutes before starting the activity (if you have the patience), or take pauses while doing...

Availability for movement is a great indicator that we are not either completely switched off or tense. We can look for that in any...

We tend to gravitate towards the direction we focus on. Notice if anything changes when you gently stay aware of which way is up ⬆️↗️⬅️...

Could you slow down your activity? Is there anything you can move to be more comfortable? What adjustment would bring the activity more...

What colours have you got in your field of vision? How aware are you of your peripheral vision? Keep your eyes lively and interested and...

We are starting to notice more the effect of our thoughts in our bodies, but not often consider the opposite. If you use a thought that...

This is another reminder of depth, but slightly different. Focusing on distance or space, rather than what's happening within that space,...

A bit of body mapping: place your hands in front of your ears and try gently chewing. You can approximately find the joint of the jaw...

Even in our most seemingly still moments, there is a gentle rebalancing all through our bodies. The more aware of it we become, the less...

We are in constant interaction with gravity, which can sometimes feel like a strenuous fight. However, as our weight drops to the ground,...

Think of quietening/softening/switching off unnecessary muscle tension. Any tension exists first as a thought (even if it's not a fully...

Rediscovering hip joints with my friend @tolek_music . Useful to remember their mobility for everyday movements like reaching out front,...

Breathing happens in the lungs, but its gentle movement affects our whole balance. Use your hands to locate your ribs, they extend pretty...

This is an exercise on choice (do choose an activity that has no time pressure). Sometimes, when we pause to quieten, we don't really...

When focused on our thoughts, screens, page we are reading, or any activity that requires our attention, it's very easy to forget that we...

Have you thought of what effect different words have on your mind/body? Depending on your past experiences, native language, dialect,...

There's nothing fundamentally wrong or right about the way you move. Everything you do has served a purpose at some point, whether that...