Category Archives: Relaxation

Tips to Soothe Yourself during stressful times

With the drastic changes that have occurred because of the spread of COVID-19, our stress levels have risen. Fear and anxiety are everywhere. It’s easy to carry the weight of the world in our bodies and I want to give … Continue reading

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Is Your Body Screaming “HELP MEEEEEEEE”?

Chronic ongoing pain is of course the most obvious sign.  But there are other not-so-subtle messages your body gives you when it needs more care and attention.   Anxiety Dislike of you own body Sleeplessness Exhaustion An Inability to Relax … Continue reading

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You are Sitting Too Much and It’s Killing You

On average, most of us are sitting about 9.3 hours a day.  Unfortunately, sitting this much has many negative side effects.  I often tell my Alexander Technique clients that these bodies we live in are not built for sitting in … Continue reading

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Is Aging Affecting your Walk? Walk like you are young again

Recenlty, a study was published in The Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies that compared older Alexander Technique practitioners to other age-matched adults.   In summary, “The Alexander Technique (AT) seeks to eliminate harmful patterns of tension that interfere with … Continue reading

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Posture Talks – Corporate Wellness Trainings for Your Employees

You want to protect your most important asset, YOUR EMPLOYEES! What is Back Pain & Stress Costing Your Company? However, research shows that companies are losing millions of dollars due to absenteeism caused by stress and back pain. Companies in … Continue reading

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Alexander Technique Relieves Neck Pain & Helps You Unwind

Two major health media outlets have recently published articles about the health benefits of Alexander Technique. In the Annals of Internal Medicine, a study was published demonstrating that Alexander Technique and Acupuncture both led to significant reductions in neck pain … Continue reading

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NBC News Airs Segment on Alexander Technique in San Diego

If you have wondered about Alexander Technique, how it works, or how it can help you with pain, strain, and stress, this segment on NBC San Diego interviewing my colleague Eileen Troberman is fantastic!   So many people put up … Continue reading

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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

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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

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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

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