Being conscious, even when commuting!

Commuters in a hurry

Watching commuters and city workers, everyone seems in such a hurry.  People are so tense.  They walk stiffly, frowning.  Many are plugged into headphones, disconnected from what's around them. Some ideas: Look around and see your surroundings.  Pretend you're on holiday in a new … [Read more...]

New use for the Yellow Pages

yellow pages - Alexander Technique has a novel use for them

Not sure what to do with your Yellow Pages?  Uncomfortable when sitting?  Look no further. Chair seat too low? Yellow Pages can raise the seat height so your forearms are parallel to the table when typing, reading or eating.  A whole pile of Yellow Pages is great for kids who can then eat and … [Read more...]

I Have Time

Many of us put a lot of stress and pressure on ourselves and rush about.  It's not always productive.  Have you rushed out of the house only to have to return to check if you've locked the front door?  Or forgotten something?  Or to double check you've not left the iron on? A good phrase to … [Read more...]

Varifocals – updated thoughts

    I had a good chat with my optician this week about varifocals.  My concern is that varifocals may cause or exacerbate neck pain due to the stepped grading in the lenses.  This can make some people fix their head in order to look out of the lens at different angles for near … [Read more...]

Talk on the Alexander Technique

Ted Dimon - Alexander Technique

My colleague, Dr Ted (Theodore) Dimon, is over from the USA for a few days and will be giving a talk on Tuesday in central London about the Alexander Technique.  His talks are extremely engaging and interesting. The talk is on Tuesday 17 May from 6:30-8:30pm at the Friends Meeting House, 8 Hop … [Read more...]