Alexander Technique private lessons at the Medicine Wheel Building, 1114 East High Street, Charlottesville. For an appointment contact Garnett at the email address garnettmellen@embarqmail.com or call 434-244-0961. Alexander Technique Drop In every Thursday 5:30-6:30 PM. Carver Rec Center. Proposed classes. If you don’t see it … Continue reading
It is my belief, confirmed by the research and practice of nearly twenty years, that man’s supreme inheritance of conscious guidance and control is within the grasp of any one who will take the trouble to cultivate it. that it … Continue reading
The body is the physical vehicle through which we experience life. The Alexander Technique offers us a way to do the things we do with less tension. The aim is to move more beautifully. Group lessons are a great way … Continue reading
The NPR story from March 2011 lauds the benefits of the Alexander Technique in addressing back pain. The study results were published in the British Medical Journal. To hear the NPR story open the URL below — http://www.npr.org/2011/03/28/134861319/alexander-technique-a-balm-for-back-pain.
In our daily lives, we often find ourselves rushing around, rarely allowing ourselves to pause and rest. Animals alternate periods of intense activity with times of rest and recuperations. Our bodies and minds need both of these phases throughout each … Continue reading
There are three ways to pursue the Alexander Technique. When I say pursue the Alexander Technique I mean to wake the body up and develop the capacity to undo undue tension and stop tensions before they arise. The traditional way … Continue reading
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This giraffe photograph was sent to me by a friend and client. It demonstrates the all important head/neck relationship. The neck being free to allow the head to rest forward and up over the spine guides muscular tone of the entire … Continue reading
David Goreman wrote a book. A very comphrensive book, in fact. its called the Body Moveable. And I have it. 🙂
Today I am working with a piece of the concept of direction. My question is how much direction needs to be given/received for an intention to be transmitted between teacher and student. I’m finding more juice in waiting for the … Continue reading
