Regulating Reactivity

While you've probably heard that the Alexander Technique has something to do with posture, there's an even more fascinating piece of the puzzle. This piece has to do with reactivity and how it can either help or hurt you in high stress situations. A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to share th... Read More

How to do What You Want

In a previous blog, I shared with you how I use creativity to help my practice. This month, I’m thinking about ways I use my practice to help my creativity. I’m talking about how I use meditation, yoga, or Alexander Technique to bring about a state of ease that makes it easier to create and do al... Read More

How to Have a Lie Down | Constructive Rest

doodle by Cassie MaloneyHow to Have a Lie Down Having a Lie Down, sometimes referred to as “Constructive Rest,” is a common practice in the Alexander Technique. It helps release unhelpful patterns of stress and improve impulse control. To have a Lie Down, you need a firm, supportive surface to li... Read More

Web of Frustration

"The kids were so frustrated by today's project." I told my husband as I walked in the door. "They probably needed it." He smiled, knowing how I would react. I just finished teaching an art project, instructed in a new way. We made spider webs from yarn, popsicle sticks, and complete directions f... Read More

What Not To Do | A Unique Educational Method

Imagine this familiar scene: a teacher is telling you what to do while you listen intently. When it is time, you try your hardest to do the activity she described perfectly. Even though the teacher is kind, your fear of getting it wrong causes you to fumble and make mistakes. This style of teachi... Read More

Alexander Technique for Musicians

During my freshman year of studying flute in university, I increasingly found myself unable to pick up my instrument and play. Though I had physical pain that caused problems, it seemed to be my anxiety that was getting in the way of my practice. Fortunately, my flute teacher saw what was happeni... Read More

"Take a Closer Look"

Below is a transcript from the meditation and yoga series “Come to Your Senses.” This unique series explores the ways in which we habitually overwork and strain ourselves in our daily interactions with the world, specifically through the use of our senses. This lighthearted seriespokes fun at som... Read More

Alexander Technique: Inhibition as Procedure

F.M. Alexander, the creator of the Alexander Technique, discovered the procedure of Inhibition through a slow process, decisively refining as he learned more over time. Though it is the primary procedure of the technique, it is often misunderstood or confused with other practices. To understand t... Read More

Have You Heard of the Alexander Technique?

Have you heard of the Alexander Technique? I hadn’t heard of it either, until my freshman year of college when I was in a lot of pain and having a ton of anxiety. One of my music professors suggested I take a semester of lessons with the Alexander Technique teacher on staff. Even though my schedu... Read More

FAQs

Over the past year I've been working passionately to create a webpage with one thing in mind: Creating Time for You! As the world starts to open back up, I'm ready to get back to my regular practice. From what you've shared with me, it sounds like you are too! To make it simple and easy, I've put... Read More