Tag Archives: Confidence
Why Do You Have a Tight Neck & Rounded Shoulders?
It’s not because you are lazy and weak. Rounded shoulders are a symptom of a whole body pattern. Great posture and confident presence are open and relaxed. You don’t have to “hold” yourself up. I bet you were told to … Continue reading
Why Do Actors STUDY ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE
Sharon Jakubecy Klehm was interviewed for The Actor’s Summit last year. She has worked with many professional performers so they “nail” auditions, overcome Performance Anxiety, and perform with confidence. Watch this interview and see what an Alexander Technique session looks … Continue reading
Alexander Technique for Actors on Backstage
(Click on the photo to watch the video interview on BACKSTAGE) ‘Un-Getting Ready’ (This is an excerpt from the article ” Keeping Up with Alexander Technique” by Lisa Jo Sagolla. For the entire article click here) Jakubecy teaches mainly performers … Continue reading
91% of Women Hate Their Bodies
My work in teaching Alexander Technique has given me deep insight into the attitudes that people have towards their bodies. Throughout sessions, I ask my clients “What are you noticing in your body?” Inevitably, EVERYONE, men and women, share some … Continue reading
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
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
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
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
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
You have a Gift. Give It!
I was working with a client who asked me “What do you do right before you go on stage?” From years of working on stage in dance, theater, and public speaking, I know that a thorough warm-up gets my energy flowing and … Continue reading
