Portobello Alexander Technique

Portobello Alexander Technique Individual and group sessions to learn a practical and powerful method for fewer aches and pains, less stress, and more skilled performance with poise

Individual and group sessions to learn a practical and powerful method for resilience, fewer aches and pains, less stress, and more skilled performance with poise

Really excited to be part of this year: Move, breathe and live with ease - an introductory workshop on Saturday 2nd Ma...
25/02/2026

Really excited to be part of this year: Move, breathe and live with ease - an introductory workshop on Saturday 2nd May

“Relax, don’t do it?” 🤔In my latest blog post, I ask the question: Why is an Alexander Technique teacher unlikely to eve...
05/02/2026

“Relax, don’t do it?” 🤔
In my latest blog post, I ask the question: Why is an Alexander Technique teacher unlikely to ever tell you to “just relax”?
For many people, being relaxed can imply switching off or going floppy — and for lots of us, relaxing isn’t actually that easy anyway.
While people often feel very relaxed after an Alexander lesson, they’re also alert and poised. Even better, they can take what they learn into everyday life, supporting a more sustained sense of wellbeing.
If you’re curious, you can read the full blog here 👇
https://julia-woodman.co.uk/blog/

*Only 2 places left* Are you sitting comfortably? Tired of feeling pulled down by everyday life? Do you find yourself hu...
24/01/2026

*Only 2 places left* Are you sitting comfortably? Tired of feeling pulled down by everyday life? Do you find yourself hunched over your laptop, slouched on the sofa, or battling through a stressful day?
Discover how to untangle yourself, sit more comfortably, deal with deadlines and stay connected with yourself and your surroundings. Join my 4-week Alexander Technique course starting Wednesday 28th January, 7–8.30pm; £90; Portobello. Limited spots available! Book now or learn more: 07932 967 344; https://julia-woodman.co.uk/

In this month’s blog post I've brought together some of the key research on the Alexander Technique – from randomised, c...
07/01/2026

In this month’s blog post I've brought together some of the key research on the Alexander Technique – from randomised, controlled trials demonstrating long-term improvements in pain and ability to carry out daily activities, to smaller studies suggesting benefits for mood, stress, sense of control and self-acceptance. Other studies point towards how learning the Alexander Technique might bring about these improvements in health, wellbeing and performance. Read more here: https://julia-woodman.co.uk/blog/

Are you sitting comfortably? Tired of feeling pulled down by everyday life? Do you find yourself hunched over your lapto...
06/01/2026

Are you sitting comfortably? Tired of feeling pulled down by everyday life? Do you find yourself hunched over your laptop, slouched on the sofa, or battling through a stressful day?
Discover how to untangle yourself, sit more comfortably, deal with deadlines and stay connected with yourself and your surroundings. Join my 4-week Alexander Technique course starting Wednesday 28th January, 7–8.30pm; £90; Portobello. Limited spots available! Book now or learn more: 07932 967 344; https://julia-woodman.co.uk/

Research is such an important hallmark of any profession, and the Alexander Technique world is no exception. We are alwa...
09/12/2025

Research is such an important hallmark of any profession, and the Alexander Technique world is no exception. We are always seeking to better understand the different ways that learning the technique can benefit people, how does it ‘work’, and how can we keep developing the ways we teach it? In this month’s blog post, I share a bit about my own involvement in Alexander Technique research: https://julia-woodman.co.uk/2025/11/30/researching-the-alexander-technique/

My latest post, talks about how the Alexander Technique takes a radically different approach to life’s challenges. It of...
10/11/2025

My latest post, talks about how the Alexander Technique takes a radically different approach to life’s challenges. It offers a better solution than simply trying really hard to get something right, and then trying even harder if we encounter problems. Rather than just trying to 'fix it', learning the technique enables us to be clear what we want and then helps us achieve it in the smoothest, easiest way possible. Read it here: https://julia-woodman.co.uk/blog/

We're living through a time of unprecedented stress, chronic pain, and a growing sense of helplessness in the face of a ...
08/10/2025

We're living through a time of unprecedented stress, chronic pain, and a growing sense of helplessness in the face of a fast-changing, often dysfunctional world. More than ever, people are searching for practical ways of finding better balance, resilience, and a sense of agency in their lives — and these are exactly what the Alexander Technique can enable.
Yet rather than flourishing to meet this expanding need, the numbers of Alexander teachers and teacher training courses has been dwindling over the past couple of decades.
In my latest blog post, I explore why this might have been happening — and, more importantly, how the Alexander community is evolving to meet the urgent needs of today: https://julia-woodman.co.uk/2025/09/30/is-it-all-about-me/

Are you sitting comfortably? Tired of feeling pulled down by everyday life? Do you find yourself hunched over your lapto...
24/08/2025

Are you sitting comfortably? Tired of feeling pulled down by everyday life? Do you find yourself hunched over your laptop, slouched on the sofa, or battling through a stressful day?
Discover how to untangle yourself, sit more comfortably, deal with deadlines and stay connected with yourself and your surroundings. Join my 4-week Alexander Technique course starting Tuesday 2nd September, 7–8.30pm; £90; Portobello. Just two places left! Book now or learn more: 07932 967 344; https://julia-woodman.co.uk/

I just published a new blog post with some of the highlights from the 13th International Alexander Technique Congress in...
24/08/2025

I just published a new blog post with some of the highlights from the 13th International Alexander Technique Congress in Dublin. The event brought together over 850 Alexander teachers from around the world for a full week of inspiring talks and hands-on workshops. Topics ranged from pain science and trauma to education and performance, showing just how wide-reaching and relevant the Alexander Technique really is: https://julia-woodman.co.uk/blog/

Are you sitting comfortably? Tired of feeling pulled down by everyday life? Do you find yourself hunched over your lapto...
13/08/2025

Are you sitting comfortably? Tired of feeling pulled down by everyday life? Do you find yourself hunched over your laptop, slouched on the sofa, or battling through a stressful day?
Discover how to untangle yourself, sit more comfortably, deal with deadlines and stay connected with yourself and your surroundings. Join my 4-week Alexander Technique course starting Tuesday 2nd September, 7–8.30pm; £90; Portobello. Limited spots available! Book now or learn more: 07932 967 344; https://julia-woodman.co.uk/

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