Alexander Technique - Christel Herick

11/05/2022

Great book for practitioners, clients or anyone else interested in the Alexander Technique.

02/13/2020

This is worth a read.

A fellow Alexander teacher asked if I had a transcript of my little youtube video, Top Ten Myths about the Alexander Technique. It was somewhere in my computer. I found it and tweaked it just a bit…

05/11/2017

Lately I've been connecting with clients who are struggling with ongoing stress or nervous system over-stimulation. By combining therapeutic touch with Alexander Technique, I have been able to help these people begin to calm their nervous systems and disengage the fear reflex. If you know anyone who is looking for help with these issues, please pass on my information to them: christel@forwardandup.ca

03/30/2017

https://youtu.be/GUn00ZGNBfg

01/24/2017

Doing my Alexander Technique "lying down work" with beloved Scout at my side.

12/24/2016

Wishing you a new year be filled with health and happiness.

12/12/2016

A few tips for avoiding "tech neck" :)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2pOtg9qjQc

During this year's International Alexander Awareness Week (10-16 October - http://alexandertechnique.co.uk/news/international-alexander-awareness-week-2016) ...

12/05/2016

12/03/2016

Gyrokinesis works out even the smallest hidden areas of tension in your body and is a good compliment to understanding the flow of energy AKA "direction" in Alexander Technique.

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06/08/2016

What do all these celebrities have in common?
They all studied the Alexander Technique.
Why?

(1) Because it improves posture
(2) Because It stops pain
(3) Because it increases performance

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05/03/2016

Interesting!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PLdCkg2pEp_OXQGYk_Ke9r64H3-XICP1OG&v=mJcSRE8oSDU

Description from Robert: A brief accounting of how a Toronto resident found a means to reduce the impact of Parkinson Disease.

03/13/2016

A 2008 study published in the British Medical Journal showed that the Alexander technique had long-term benefits for people with chronic back pain. This is a great little mini-documentary about the results of the study, and shows the Alexander Technique in action!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GbwzqT9piU

How does the Alexander Technique work? What are the authors findings about the clinical and cost effectiveness of the treatment? Watch this video to find out...

02/28/2016

Thanks Bonnie Adam from Pathways Healing (Acupuncture) for the shout-out. Both modalities are featured in this article, and Bonnie is great at what she does!

I heard that the Alexander Technique and acupuncture are the best treatments for chronic neck pain. Can you tell me about these approaches?

02/01/2016

A little cartoon about how the Alexander Technique can "retrain" your body. Just substitute the AMSAT plug for a CANSTAT one. (Canadian Society of Teachers of the Alexander Technique) Different country, same technique!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-u8Py3GCYf4

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