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Category Archives: Breathing
Easiest Way to Calm Nerves in front of an Audience
I love public speaking AND being in front of an audience. The opportunity to connect with a large group of people all at once gives me a thrill. Since I was a little girl, I wanted to put on big … Continue reading
Posted in Alexander Technique, Breathing, Confidence, Public Speaking, Relaxation
Tagged Alexander Technique, Body Language, Confidence, Public Speaking, Sharon Jakubecy, Voice
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Why Do We Hate Our Bellies?
When I work with my clients, one of my first intentions is for them to FEEL their bodies, in other words, for them to have body awareness. Inevitably, every person whether man or woman, when I ask them what do … Continue reading
Posted in body image, Body Language, Breathing, Confidence
Tagged Alexander Technique, Anxiety, Body Language, Breathing, Confidence, Pain Relief
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The Power of Your Sacred Pelvis
Your pelvis is a physical center of nerves, muscles, organs and bones which connect you to your creativity, sensuality, and confidence. When you are suffering from pelvic pain, lack of sensation, and/or inflexibility, you can struggle with intimacy, personal … Continue reading
Posted in acting, Auditions, Breathing, Confidence
Tagged Alexander Technique, Breathing, Confidence, creativity, Naomi Wolf, pelvis, Sharon Jakubecy
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3 Mistakes You Make When You Get Nervous
You got the phone call. You are going in! This could be a chance of a lifetime! You have to be at the top of your game. But what if you get nervous? Can you handle to pressure? What’s … Continue reading
Posted in acting, Alexander Technique, Auditions, Body Language, Breathing, Confidence, Relaxation
Tagged Actors, Alexander Technique, authenticity, Body Language, Confidence, featured, honesty, vulnerability
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Alexander Technique at the Santa Monica Shakespeare Festival
I have had the honor to teach Alexander Technique during the Classical Training Intensive with Louis Scheeder and John Farmanesh-Bocca. Performing Shakespeare has heightened challenges for the actor. Shakespeare’s characters truly mean what they say and they are usually dealing … Continue reading
Posted in acting, Alexander Technique, Breathing, Confidence
Tagged Actors, Alexander Technique, Fight flight or freeze, Shakespeare, Sharon Jakubecy
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Stressed, Overwhelmed, Anxious? Feel Your Feet
When you get stressed, overwhelmed, or anxious, there is a series of events that occur in your body, your brain, and your nervous system, that knock you off center. All of your attention goes to the fearful thought or feeling, … Continue reading
Posted in Alexander Technique, Auditions, Body Language, Breathing, Confidence, Public Speaking, Relaxation
Tagged centeredness, featured, mind body connection
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I’m a certified teacher in Jessica Wolf’s Art of Breathing
Sunday January 5 I completed Jessica Wolf’s Art of Breathing Certification for Alexander Technique teachers. This training is only for Alexander Technique teachers who have taught for at least 5 years. The training focused on breathing coordination and the redevelopment … Continue reading
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Tagged Alexander Technique, Back Pain, Breathing, scoliosis, Sharon Jakubecy
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Cast on ‘True Blood’ after Alexander Technique
Self-Sabotage Solutions: Sharon Jakubecy and the Alexander Technique by: Michelle Luchese www.MichelleLuchese.com “Just wanted to let you know, that my first audition back I was thinking about everything you taught me and walked in with confidence and … Continue reading
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Tagged Actors, Alexander Technique, Audtions, Body Language, Breathing, Confidence, posture, Relaxation, Sharon Jakubecy
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How to Drive in LA Traffic Without Pain and Stress
Just before CARmageddon in Los Angeles in 2011, I was interviewed at the NPR studios to help listeners with traffic-related stress. Taking care of yourself while driving helps you stay calm, focused and at-ease during any crazy traffic jams you … Continue reading
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Tagged Alexander Technique, Betsy Salkind, driving without pain, Pain Relief, posture, Sharon Jakubecy, stress relief
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24 Rejuvenating Ways to Spend Your Lunch Break
Your lunch break is an ideal time to rejuvenate and recharge your batteries. It’s too easy to skip it or just rush to get food and throw it down your throat without giving yourself a true break. I contributed to … Continue reading
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Tagged Alexander Technique, Christina Desmarais, Inc.com, Sharon Jakubecy
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