Can you have too much vocal tension? The other day I was chatting to my Alexander associate and a singing teacher friend. We were discussing how we interfere with our breathing. Common misconceptions of how we interfere. The idea of breathing through our belly buttons is a common instruction for singers; Using the belly button […]
Maintain maximum energy, flexibility, fun and enjoyment in life, here is some great tips to maintain freedom, a young perspective, a happy body and agile mind. Keep your body and your eyes moving at all times. The key is not tightening your body. A free neck means a free arm means free movement! Alexander Technique […]
Why should you walk? Do you wonder what are the benefits of walking? Can walking exercise give you health? In today’s world, everything is a rush. Do you say to yourself “I’ll do it later” or “When I am retired I’ll walk then” …and later never happens? Well, listen up now. You could be missing […]
It is sad when we read headlines like “Vonn retires with “body broken beyond repair”: The devastation and drawbacks of the love of your sport. How do these drawbacks happen? Actually, the question for each person really is “what am I doing to myself to cause this?” Sure, possibilities like – Perhaps not enough training. […]
Now here’s a novel way of reading! The best bit, get some sun on the back too! Well, tongue in cheek, that’s my take on it. How bad is sitting to read? In truth, we are not well designed for sitting. Yet humans are the only animals designed to sit on the base of the […]