Tag Archives: Sharon Jakubecy

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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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

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Brazilian Singer uses Alexander to Calm Performance Anxiety

Carla Hassett, singer. musician, and Alexander Technique client, was just interviewed by Linda Wertheimer on NPR about Carmen Miranda, São Paulo, and the making of a far from traditional Brazilian album +Blue. Her CD Release Concert is happening July 10, … 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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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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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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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

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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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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

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