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Goodbye Sofa, Sofa Goodbye

Alexander Technique in Sheffield & Manchester Posted on August 14, 2018 by Lucy AschamAugust 13, 2018

Summer Sales, bargains to be had in buy newer, better, and bigger sofas.  Discounts and bargains and Pay Nothing til January 2020!  They get softer, longer, fit in corners, change into a bed for guests, have levers for feet, raise … Continue reading →

Posted in choice, contentment, exercises, movement, nature, slumping | Tagged freedom, frugal, Katy Bowman, sofa | Leave a reply

Movement snack

Alexander Technique in Sheffield & Manchester Posted on July 9, 2018 by Lucy AschamAugust 13, 2018

This morning is another bright and beautifully warm sunny day in Sheffield.  After breakfast I decided to go for a morning movement snack. I got up, put my sandals on and went for a walk.  I intended to go for … Continue reading →

Posted in alexander technique, movement, nature | Tagged better, daily, movement snack, nature, walk | Leave a reply

Back in the saddle again

Alexander Technique in Sheffield & Manchester Posted on July 4, 2018 by Lucy AschamJuly 4, 2018

My neighbour kindly offered my bicycle some TLC and gave the rusty chain and cogs a bath in WD40, a product which lightly oils and lubricates and cleans metal. This bicycle had sat outside in the garden all winter, unused … Continue reading →

Posted in alexander technique, bike, safety | Tagged body mechanics, brakes, easily, friction, kindness, life-long benefits, MOT, pleasure, smoother | Leave a reply

Let’s talk about money £ $

Alexander Technique in Sheffield & Manchester Posted on June 28, 2018 by Lucy AschamJune 28, 2018

Here’s the thing.  I’ve become really conscious of money.  I know that this subject can be a bit icky, embarrassing, even shameful for some people, and really fun,  interesting, or scary too.  The reason I’m bringing it up is that … Continue reading →

Posted in alexander technique, choice, money | Tagged blessing, embarrassed, habits, Marshall B Rosenberg, nonviolent communication, thought patterns | Leave a reply

Undoing the shortening

Alexander Technique in Sheffield & Manchester Posted on June 19, 2018 by Lucy AschamJune 19, 2018

Today as I sit at my computer I am noticing my tendency to shorten and get drawn into the computer screen and down to the keyboard. I’m glad I’m aware of this.  Firstly this helps me connect with what is … Continue reading →

Posted in accumulation, alexander technique, slumping | Tagged computer, elbows, shortening, tension, undoing | Leave a reply

The aggregation of marginal gains

Alexander Technique in Sheffield & Manchester Posted on June 18, 2018 by Lucy AschamJune 18, 2018

The aggregation of marginal gains It’s so easy to overestimate the importance of one defining moment and underestimate the value of making better decisions on a daily basis.   Almost every habit that you have — good or bad — … Continue reading →

Posted in accumulation, aggregation, intention, movement, Uncategorized | Tagged aggregation of marginal gains, consciously, consistently, posture, Team Sky | Leave a reply

Applying the art of eating ice cream. Try one class.

Alexander Technique in Sheffield & Manchester Posted on June 11, 2018 by Lucy AschamJune 11, 2018

Eating ice cream – can it be good for the whole of you, not just the taste and sensory delight of the moment?  I’m talking about nutritious movements and how we can make choices whilst we eat.  This is a … Continue reading →

Posted in alexander technique, choice, movement, Uncategorized | Tagged delight, eating, ice cream, jaw, neck, shoulders, tension | Leave a reply

the sound of silence

Alexander Technique in Sheffield & Manchester Posted on June 5, 2018 by Lucy AschamJune 5, 2018

I usually start a lesson by asking these questions: How are you doing right now?  How is your body doing?  And is there anything you’d like to work with today? One particular lady has been coming for lessons for over … Continue reading →

Posted in alexander technique, emotions, movement, peace | Tagged daily, ease, lessons, motivates, peaceful body, pleasure, practice, silence, skills, tools | 1 Reply

Barefooting

Alexander Technique in Sheffield & Manchester Posted on May 31, 2018 by Lucy AschamMay 31, 2018

I’ve just had a few days camping and walking in the hills.  These days I don’t wear heavy hiking boots, just a waterproof, thermally insulated, light trainer.  These are Vivobarefoot shoes and are ideal for me as they let me … Continue reading →

Posted in feet, peripheral vision, Uncategorized | Tagged biomechanical, hiking boots, minimalist shoes, miracle, restrictive, shoes, Vivobarefoot | Leave a reply

You are your first instrument

Alexander Technique in Sheffield & Manchester Posted on May 25, 2018 by Lucy AschamMay 24, 2018

Yesterday I went to a school concert where children aged 7-11 were playing in an orchestra, singing in the choir and playing in groups with other instrumentalists. I was delighted to watch them enjoying themselves, getting up there on stage, … Continue reading →

Posted in alexander technique, movement, musical instrument, standing, Uncategorized | Tagged breathe, comfortable, ease, performing, playing, transformed, violin | Leave a reply

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Top tips for more effective rest to balance energy and mood.

Keep in touch with information, offers and news by joining Lucy's Mailing List. Daily inspiring emails during lockdown. This PDF gives you the guidelines how to rest well. Constructive rest is a core skill in using your mind, muscle and your whole self with less tension and learning to agree with your natural design. Set yourself up for success with this download.
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