Category Archives: Alexander Technique

How The Alexander Technique Can Help To Release Wrinkles

When you tense your face, you make wrinkles. Your brow gets all furrowed and the skin around your eyes and lips becomes tight and scarecrowy. By contrast, when you release unnecessary tension and let go of postures of your face, … Continue reading

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Activate You! Alexander Technique Teacher Jennifer Mackerras Interviewed

Jennifer Mackerras writes the popular Alexander blog Activate You. She’s from Armidale, Australia and now lives in Bristol, England. She has a PhD in Drama. Here are some highlights: Jennifer: “Most students when they walk through the door want to … Continue reading

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Physical Therapy Vs Alexander Technique

I’ve become much more active over the past three years. Rising cholesterol and blood sugar levels convinced me I had to get more exercise. So I’ve been taking yoga and riding my white steed across the internet, doing battle with … Continue reading

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Can You Teach Anything To Your Spouse?

Most Alexander Technique teachers can’t teach family members. They can’t teach their spouse. They can’t teach the kids. There’s too much emotional baggage. But some can. Why? What enables some teachers to teach their lover? What makes some relationships open … Continue reading

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Here Are Some Exercises You Can Do At Home To Learn Alexander Technique

Most Alexander teachers hate the question, “So can you give me some exercises to do at home to get good Alexander Technique?” Alexander isn’t so much a set of things that you do as a letting go of needless postures. … Continue reading

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