Tag Archives: posture
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
LIVE Talk Radio Mind, Body, and the Effects of Texting
Is texting hurting you and your relationships? Got text neck? Stephanie Michele, host of Relatable, with me and Matt Formica discussed texting norms and the hidden harms of texting too much. Setting guidelines to mindfully decrease texts exchanges were emphasized … 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
Ergonomic Tools for Your Body
If you are going to spend hours of your day on a computer, then you want the best ergonomic set up possible. Read this very helpful infographic about equipment that takes care of you. Of course, as an Alexander Technique teacher, … Continue reading
Fear & Stress Maintain Most Chronic Back Pain
I read an article last week published in Harvard Health Publications that caught my attention. Recent studies have been fine that most chronic back pain is not associated with injury or disease, but more closely associated with our thoughts, emotions, … Continue reading
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
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
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
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
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
