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The Music and Art of Alexander Technique

The Music and Art of Alexander Technique

    As a lifelong musician and artist there are certain instincts that bring a quality to my work that can really surprise me. I sometimes know without knowing that I know! When I listen to a pianist perform if I switch in to a…

Workshop on Well-Being for Plymouth Music Zone

Workshop on Well-Being for Plymouth Music Zone

14 staff 2pm-4.30pm Nov 24 2017 Main issues of working under pressure under chaotic circumstances and shortage of time. Some of the challenges raised participants maybe in a state of aggression/stress heavy equipment, prevention of accidents (wheel chair/mobility safety issues) awkward positions and access sheer…

Musicans? I can’t wait!

Musicans? I can’t wait!

  Meadowmount Summer School is a “practice boot camp” for some of the most highly talented young string players on the planet. This was an exceptional trip.   I have just returned from full immersion in a ‘bath’ of wonderful musicians. What a privilege. I…

Ninety Eight and Counting..The Alexander Technique and “Keeping Up”

Ninety Eight and Counting..The Alexander Technique and “Keeping Up”

When you want to get out of a chair, the Alexander Technique can make all the difference. Freda has been involved with AT for more than 30 years. She has seen how it has evolved in the hands of many teachers and loves the variety. In fact when…

Service with a Smile

Service with a Smile

I am continuing my studies and consider myself very lucky to be finding wonderful teachers along the way. My skill set is being enriched and deepened and I have the happiest feeling that I have again found work that resonates with the deepest part of…

Hanging out with our Hands

Hanging out with our Hands

Coming in June, a lovely day “hanging out with our hands”. This will be a day spent exploring many different aspects of the hand and will bring a wealth of contemporary Alexander ideas into the picture.   for a clearer picture, please click on the…

The vagus nerve…Alexander Technique as a compliment to Therapeutic Counselling

The vagus nerve…Alexander Technique as a compliment to Therapeutic Counselling

An article about the vagus nerve helped to illustrate what I feel is a vital component of our work as Alexander teachers. I also feel that it is very relevant to and can complement therapeutic counselling work. We are about dissolving alarm and the responses…

The Poetry of Alexander Work…”A sculpture worn….”

The Poetry of Alexander Work…”A sculpture worn….”

Stay right there There, where she can receive herself Where she can perceive herself As she is No judgement, only warm, friendly curiosity The curiosity that asks a little question, here and there We take in the beauty of her form A sculpture worn by…