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

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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

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Couples Valentines session

Want a special and unique way to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your loved one? Want to release tight muscles and open up your body to the one you love? Schedule a Couples Session in the Alexander Technique for Valentine’s Day … Continue reading

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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

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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

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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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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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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

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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

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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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