Starting by stopping – stopping, observing and directing with Alexander Technique

Starting by stopping – stopping, observing and directing with Alexander Technique

As we come to the end of the year and the beginning of a new one, it’s an excellent time to stop. In DiscoverEase in Movement classes we practice starting by stopping, to figure out where we’re at, let go of what we don’t need and free ourselves up for something new. We give ourselves time to observe what we might be doing without being aware of it so that we can have more choice in what we do and how we do it.

Expectations and the experience of pain

Expectations and the experience of pain

When it comes to pain, self-fulfilling prophecies can be a powerful force. When we believe something – like movement – will harm us, it’s more likely to hurt. Scientists can even see brain activity when people expect a movement to hurt, and then pain is actually more...
Add some spring to your step

Add some spring to your step

Hello all! I hiked up to Goldbug Hot Springs last weekend for a glorious soak in natural hot spring water on the side of a mountain. That felt great! On the hike I enjoyed observing people (there were plenty) to see how they go about locomoting themselves. It’s...