Do you have back pain from zooming? Lying down on the floor for 5-10 minutes is a great way to look after your back, especially if you’re sat at a screen all day. This allows your back to unfurl after slumping. The floor gives us support. Taking time out also benefits our mind. Stopping. Pausing. […]
Read moreCovid 19 – Change to online practice
My Alexander Technique practice has moved from being face to face to online in the light of the Covid 19 virus. At times like this, AT sessions can provide a range of benefits, even remotely. It’s an opportunity to take time for self-practice and awareness. It is quite useful for me to see people in […]
Read moreSitting on the Sofa
Sitting on the sofa can be a recipe for slouching. The seat looks inviting but slouching can put a lot of pressure on the lower back and neck. Top Tip for Better Posture – Cushions What will help the posture? Let’s look at the seat depth. Most sofas have quite a deep seat. This is […]
Read moreLower Back Pain
Lumbago, or lower back pain, is very common. It can be felt anywhere along the spine – from the neck down to the hips. The back pain can sometimes be chronic, lasting a long time, or it may keep coming back. The Alexander Technique helps us see if we are causing or exacerbating the backache. […]
Read moreString on top of the head
People often think the Alexander Technique is about imagining a string or golden thread coming up from the top of the head. It is certainly useful to think upwards. Much of our attention is downward: reading, typing, texting, cooking, childcare. This can make us slump and this can cause back pain or neck pain. Neck […]
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