Home working has become the norm in the time of covid 19. Even with the lifting of lock down, this will probably remain the norm for at least part of the working week. Interestingly, physiotherapists are reporting a change in … Continue reading →
Mindfulness, Anxiety and the Alexander Technique Many people are anxious about catching the virus, or their loved ones catching it. Many people are worried about money, their businesses or careers. Many are stressed from working at home and looking after … Continue reading →
We call ourselves teachers of the Alexander Technique and our clients pupils. There is a reason for this. You the pupils are learning a set of skills which ultimately means you don’t need the teacher. The skills are self observation … Continue reading →
“What’s going on with our sofas? They’re getting softer, slouchier and more uncomfortable – and they’re damaging our health. It’s time for a sit – down protest, says Matt Rudd” This from the Home Section of the Sunday Times, March … Continue reading →
High Intensity Interval Training has been much in the news here in Britain since Dr Michael Mosley’s TV documentary over a year ago. I’ve seen the TV show, read the book,* I’m still waiting for the tee shirt. There is … Continue reading →
The majority of sports injuries, and many less dramatic aches and pains, are not injuries to the muscles, but to the connective tissue. Most sensory nerves which tell us we are in pain, are also in the connective tissue, not … Continue reading →
Tension, stress, we all know it’s bad for us. We are warned of the danger to our health if we don’t learn to relax. But it would seem it’s not so easy to ‘just relax’. Several new pupils have started … Continue reading →
We have had a big building project on at our house which has resulted in the need for lots of painting. I have been crawling around the floor sanding and painting skirting boards, reaching up to paint ceilings, and generally … Continue reading →
In this bitterly cold weather, the tendency to pull our heads down into scarves and collars, and pull our shoulders up to our ears in an attempt to stay warm, is hard to resist. But, don’t go there! It will … Continue reading →
Warning – sitting here could damage your health! Or – The Perils of Christmas. During the holiday season, people often sit much more than usual, and particularly they sit on the sofa. I was reminded of the perils of this … Continue reading →