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Improving Strength with the Alexander Technique

Improving Strength with the Alexander Technique

by Bridget Barr | Mar 12, 2021 | Alexander Technique, Mindfulness, Musicians, Online Alexander Technique Lessons, Staying Active, Strength training

Strength training can leave you feeling sore, tight, heavy-legged or lighter, springier and livelier depending on your approach.  Here’s my thinking on the subject. Strength does not always work in our favour I recall being at a conference some years ago.  Sat in...
Reducing Stress, Staying Active and Vanity:  Reasons for my initial and continued interest in the Alexander Technique

Reducing Stress, Staying Active and Vanity: Reasons for my initial and continued interest in the Alexander Technique

by Bridget Barr | Mar 24, 2019 | Alexander Technique, Staying Active, Stress

Reason One – Reducing Stress Years ago, I can remember reading about the Alexander Technique and, in particular, the principle of pausing in order to make conscious choices.  At the time I was managing a busy admission ward for people with mental health problems.  I...

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