

New Book! And...why did Alexander call it "Re-education"?
Hey all, Hope everyone is well and that if you are in the UK the heat is not too much for you! First, some news: I helped write a book!...


Why your brain loves a habit
Your mind loves a habit. Literally loves them. Why? Your brain thinks you are still living in the age of hunter-gatherer human, where it...


Wishing you a light-filled festive season and a healthy New Year
Hey all Sunset over Dundonald Another year finishes, another about to start…how did that happen so quickly?  It has been a bumper year...


An accompaniment to life
Hi all! First of all, apologies for not having written in a while, it's been busy. Second, there are quite a few new subscribers to the...


How to age well: sort out the imbalances now, not later
There is lots of advice out there on aging well. Since the pandemic I have personally seen an increase in interest from people of a...


Are you part of Britain's "back pain crisis"?
Back in January there were a series of national press articles about back and neck problems. According to one article, obesity and...


5 more "personal positives" from the Alexander Technique
I left my last blog post with a bit of a cliff-hanger … I’d listed out 5 benefits that I have personally gained from the Alexander...


Surprising personal benefits of the Alexander Technique
I went to a group introductory workshop on the Alexander Technique when I was in my twenties, living in a shared house in Clapham. I...


Taking your Alexander learning into the outside world
During a recent lesson, a client commented that while he could get a great amount of release during Alexander Technique lessons, he was...


On habit
I was scrolling through the photos on my phone and found this passage that I'd saved on 6th May. Read this passage. Really read it. It...