Last week Tina Fey did a satiric sketch that caused some controversy, because it appeared that she was telling people to stay home and do nothing in response to the neo-Nazi and white supremacist rallies and marches. Personally, I thought it … Continue reading
Are you sitting right now? Chances are good that you are. You might be standing and reading this on your phone or tablet, or you could be lying back on a couch or your bed. But you’re probably sitting, and … Continue reading
I was just looking through some articles at The Complete Guide to the Alexander Technique, a comprehensive site for all your AT needs, and I found this description of it: The Alexander Technique is a way of learning to move mindfully … Continue reading
I have been leading quite a few meditation classes lately, introducing the powerful benefits of mindfulness practice to people who, more than ever before, seem hungry and thirsty for relief. Meditation provides a practical tool for present moment awareness, which … Continue reading
Lately during sitting meditation, I often feel my jaw clenching. I notice it as I “come back” to the present moment when my mind has wandered. Frequently my wandering thoughts are future-oriented: planning strategies, reviewing a run-down of tasks to … Continue reading
Be softer with you. You are a breathing thing, a memory to someone, a home to a life. — Nayyirah Waheed This is a good week to know the Alexander Technique. Reeling from the worst mass shooting in our history … Continue reading
I voted today, in my state’s primary election. I’m grateful to those who came before me, who fought, suffered, and even died so that I might cast my ballot at the local fire station with my neighbors. Because it’s election … Continue reading
Someone recently asked me what is the most frequent instruction I give my Alexander students. “That’s easy,” I replied. “I ask them to pause, and then notice.” True as this is, my friend was not satisfied. She really wanted to … Continue reading
Please enjoy the following two-part blog post about my stay-at-home silent meditation retreat. Part One and Part Two … Continue reading
I set an intention of posting a mindful movement tip each day during December, but I neglected to post one yesterday, Day 10. So on Day 11, here’s a two-fer: 10 things to become aware of, plus one. Sitting up … Continue reading