Breaking Down the Alexander Work - Directions, Part 2
I’m an Episcopalian. It means a lot to me to have this religious affiliation, but I mostly keep it to myself as a deeply private belief. One of the things I love most about the Episcopal church is the...
When Life Gives You Lemons, Inhibit and Direct!
My clearly stated intention last week was to write a blog post on “new explorations in Alexander Technique directions” today. Well, folks, that’s not happening. Postponed until next week. It’s already...
Breaking Down the Alexander Work – What is Direction? (Pt 1)
One of the things that I dislike most about the Alexander Technique is that it is simply riddled with jargon. It’s very difficult to describe in a straightforward way, particularly if one wants to quote...
Breaking Down the Alexander Work – What is Inhibition?
When I first started studying Alexander Technique, I was in a lot of physical pain. My mid-back was a mess, and I often had a lot of neck pain, too, from carrying my head forward like a turtle. I can...