Saffron Walden Alexander Technique

I’ve been asking myself this question on and off over the years. As someone who enjoys all that yoga has to offer but isn’t particularly flexible, I’ve been self‑critical when comparing myself to others. Should I be? Why would I be? I’ve come to realise it’s the same as being self‑critical because I have blue eyes. Touching your toes mostly reflects hamstring and back flexibility on that day; it doesn’t tell us how strong, stable or resilient your body is. To get a sense of y

Daily Recalibration for mind and body with semi supine - the daily antidote to modern life I’d like to share this very simple dailypractice that I use everyday - semi supine. Supine means lying on your back and semi means ½ so it’s lying on your back with your knees up. The thoughts you have whilst you’re lying down, directly talk to your muscles (they do all day, everyday) and encourage the body to release tension. The practice of semi supine calms the whole nervous system

I'm trying to think back to when I first thought that I wanted to make running part of my life and I think it's always been there. I would have loved to have been a fast runner at school. Have you secretly wanted to make running part of your life but, like me, always given up as it was too hard? Why running? Being independent, strong and physically able has always been important to me; think it comes from my upbringing. I’ve always loved the outdoors. Walks are great but li

There are many myths about good posture. Some people imagine it means sitting stiffly, pulling the shoulders back, and pushing the chest forward. Others think that slouching is always bad. In reality, good posture is not about forcing yourself into one perfect position. It is about being balanced, comfortable, and able to move with ease. What does good posture mean and how should it feel? Is slouching always harmful? The human body is remarkably adaptable. Slouching is unlike

We all have times when doing things quickly is useful. But when life starts to feel like one long rush, it may be worth asking ourselves why — and what effect this is having on us. When rushing becomes a habit How much of your life do you spend feeling in a hurry? There is nothing wrong with occasionally rushing around. Getting children ready for school, meeting a deadline, or trying to get somewhere on time are all normal parts of life. But sometimes we can feel hurried even

There's no need to suffer, learning how the body works best alleviates painful problems.