Observing things about ourselves can easily become harsh. Mindfulness can become one more thing to impose on ourselves, even if we...

Let's play. When you start an activity do you tend to go from 0 to 100, like the switch on the left, or is there a dimmer option like the...

Most of the time we focus on the things we need to do; on the action or activity to be done. Try consciously switching to...

Following up from yesterday, think of allowing your head to float freely on top of your spine.* Now think of different body parts and how...

This is a very reduced version of an Alexander Technique classic. The neck muscles may sometimes act like ties, locking the head, and...

What information can you get from your peripheral vision about the space around you? What about the sounds? We perceive space through...

Think about your points of contact with the floor/seat/ground/wherever your support is coming from. In this moment, you are supported....

Think of the space above your head. Then, the space between your back and the wall (or an object if outside) behind you. Your right side...

Each of us often finds one more familiar; it pulls our attention stronger than the other. This is not to say they can't be balanced, but...

If not, what about 15%? Maybe after the 20% there's another 5% to negotiate? Haggle with yourself and challenge how much effort/energy is...

This one is a very common practice across somatic work. The key is to notice without trying to interfere. No need to try any particular...

Since we tend to be better at noticing change, this is an opportunity to listen out for what's already there, before we register a change...

10 minutes of mindful movement a day 🍂 For the month of October I will be posting a different thought/theme each day to bring some...

I am so happy (and a little moved) to have finally set up my new Alexander-Piano studio, based in Leith, Edinburgh! I love exploring...

Posture and balance are what Alexander Technique most famously helps improve. However, there is a consequence of that I find even more...

This Saturday "Doing less" in partner dancing Exploring some subtle and some more dynamic dance movement through the Alexander Technique....

Alexander Technique Open Day It's been a week since I worked together with some amazing Alexander teachers and lots of lovely people that...

Alexander Awareness Week 2024 Tomorrow Saturday Eight Alexander Teachers alexandering in one studio To spread the word about the...

Happy Alexander Awareness Week! In preparation for our Open Day this Saturday ( @ootbdrillhall ) I've asked some teachers for their...

Some people describe the Alexander Technique as “applied mindfulness”. How can we bring mindfulness practice into lifting the kettle,...