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30 Jun Learn about Hands 3: Hand grips

Posted at 06:27h in Wellbeing by SAT

In this video Greg Holdaway explains and demonstrates the multiple possibilities of hand grips. Consider how you pick up objects, manipulate them and function with precision and detail using your hands; this capacity uses several aspects of your anatomical design. Understanding the range of motion and movement potential of your hands helps you develop your skills.

21 Jun What is the Alexander Technique?

Posted at 11:39h in Alexander Technique, Wellbeing by SAT

As humans, we are all designed and created uniquely. Our bodies are beautiful feats of engineering that are capable of extraordinary things. Yet so many people walk around operating at only a fraction of their true physical potential, and in chronic pain each day. Back...

16 Jun 6 Serious Reasons to Smile More

Posted at 00:00h in Alexander Technique, Wellbeing by SAT

If you’re interested in enhancing your health, brain, social life, and mood, try laughing more. Having a good sense of humour is beneficial to multiple aspects of your life. A well-developed sense of humour has incredible benefits. Laughing and smiling aren’t frivolous activities! Using your BodyMinded...

04 Jun The Alexander Technique in the classroom

Posted at 22:19h in Alexander Technique, Wellbeing by SAT

The Alexander Technique is not only of enormous benefit to musicians, dancers and sportspeople but it can also improve the working lives of people employed in other sectors. School teachers, in particular, can reap significant rewards – both for themselves and for their students -...

02 Jun You Always Move Better with a Smile

Posted at 07:15h in Alexander Technique, Wellbeing by SAT

So just taking a little moment to have a little smile, even that is going to help you feel more comfortable, move more easily. And then, if you know about Alexander Technique, you apply those principles as well as smiling, and then you are off,...

25 May Mind over matter: managing pain with an Alexander Technique mindset

Posted at 11:40h in Alexander Technique, Wellbeing by SAT

Experiencing chronic back pain? Suffering from severe headaches? Trying to recover from injuries that impact negatively on your life? If you have tried everything and still cannot find a solution, adopting the BodyMinded Alexander Technique mindset can help you to naturally manage pain and move...

22 May Why does walking around with a book on your head NOT improve your posture?

Posted at 10:00h in Alexander Technique, Wellbeing by SAT

As far as balance and posture are concerned this is one of the oldest tricks in the book, pardon the pun, but does it work? The short answer is, of course, no. Balancing a book on your head no more improves your posture than wearing...

15 May How BodyMinded Alexander Technique can help sportsmen and women

Posted at 07:16h in Alexander Technique, Sport, Wellbeing by SAT

In recent weeks, we've talked about how the Alexander Technique can aid in reducing pain and improving posture in musicians. But did you know that the technique can also be utilised to help sportspeople? Whether you're an amateur runner or you have your sights set on...

08 May Posture myths you probably believe

Posted at 11:15h in Alexander Technique, Wellbeing by SAT

We're all familiar with the concept of posture, with most of us being reprimanded by our parents or teachers for not sitting up straight from an early age. But despite this widespread awareness of the benefits of good posture, there are many myths and misconceptions...

29 Apr How do you know Alexander Technique is working?

Posted at 05:20h in Alexander Technique, Wellbeing by SAT

It can be subtle and sometimes tricky to know - is it working? I've had several conversations with people around this question. I've made a short video blog (sorry it is so shaky) with my take on this question. What is your experience of having Alexander Technique...