How did you get into the AT? I was a musician (cellist) living in London, with a dysfunctional back and bad RSI in the arms. Luckily I was referred to…
Dopamine Nation
Resetting the pleasure/pain balance By Dr. Anna Lembke Book Review by Meredith Connie In the written works of F.M. Alexander I have always been fascinated by the idea that Alexander…
Frederick Matthias Alexander : His Life and times
By Rosslyn McLeod Much is being said at present about Alexander’s writings and how they should be interpreted. It is useful to talk of these matters and look back at…
Rehearsal and Performance
Alexander Technique applied to the rehearsal and performance of a playNotes on the process from Penny McDonald – Alexander Teacher and Director of True West. As I send this article…
Putting a motion the means whereby
PUTTING A MOTION – THE MEANS WHEREBYBy Chris Raff, 1st Feb 2018 At the last AGM it was suggested that AUSTAT Council develop guidelines for placing motions before an AGM.…
What has this got to do with the Technique?
‘… even the gentle pressure of footfall on a slow walk has a big impact on blood flow to the brain. Studies by Dick Greene at New Mexico Highlands University…
Posture, ergonomics and wellbeing
Article in the Australian Dental Association’s (ADA) monthly ‘Bulletin’ magazine, featuring AUSTAT member, Aniko Ball. When it comes to the importance of physical wellbeing in dentistry, it appears there’s both…
Let’s talk about ethics
New teacher Kieran Stubbs shares his thoughts on some of the ethical questions that may arise during an Alexander lesson. The essay was written as a third-year assignment for the…
Upon reflection…..
A mirror is an inanimate object, a piece of glass silvered on one side. Its function is to reflect back light that hits the mirror surface, providing a ‘mirror image’. …
When tensions arise during training
The ongoing research project by two overseas Alexander teachers, Ellen Bierhorst and Maria Vahervuo*, to study important psycho-social changes set off by the Alexander Technique has the potential to offer…
AUSTAT’s new guidelines
AUSTAT is a small society representing about 150 full teaching members give or take. In our small community, most of us know each other through shared trainings, ventures and through…
Reducing paper
Here are some quick tips to help you reduce the amount of paper in your home and work space : 1) If you get catalogues in the mail, email the company…
