Why Should Performing Artists Learn Alexander Technique?
The benefits Alexander Technique can have for a performer’s practice are more than I can list in a brief article. There’s a reason it’s part of the curriculum at schools like RADA and Juilliard. But let’s consider some of the key ones. We’ll start with the one you might already associate with AT, good posture. […]
Alexander Technique as a Pain Management Tool
I’ve lived with chronic pain for most of my life. One of the worst pains I’ve experienced is in my lower back. It started when I was 19 and would wake me up after 5-6 hours in bed. Once it woke me up, I couldn’t stay in bed due to the intensity of the pain. […]
Hypermobility
Living with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) or hypermobility spectrum disorder (HSD) comes with a range of challenges that can make everyday activities difficult. These conditions lead to us having looser connective tissue than the average person, which can cause dislocations, subluxations, autonomic nervous system dysfunction, gastrointestinal issues and a host of other surprising complications. The severity […]