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from Prolapse to Park Run: Part 2

Alexander Technique in Sheffield & Manchester Posted on August 31, 2018 by Lucy AschamAugust 28, 2018

From Part 1 you will have learned that I used to be quite fit in my youth and enjoyed walking, hiking and a bit of jogging.  I became pregnant when I was 40 and suffered nausea and sickness for 7 … Continue reading →

Posted in alexander technique, choice, consciously, exercises, movement, wisdom | Tagged body wisdom, curiosity, encouraging, happiness, Park Run, pelvic strength, recovery, rehabilitation, spring in my step, Vivobarefoot shoes | Leave a reply

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

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

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

Prioritize and Diarize

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

Do you think you don’t have time to look after yourself?  Do you get through a lot of errands, tasks, pieces of work, picking up after kids / partner, shopping, collapsing, relaxing, self-medicating every day and not feel any sense … Continue reading →

Posted in alexander technique, choice, intention, prioritize | Tagged diary, nourish, water, you first | Leave a reply

In praise of a writing slope

Alexander Technique in Sheffield & Manchester Posted on May 23, 2018 by Lucy AschamMay 23, 2018

Last year I purchased a simple perspex writing slope.  Its light, see-through and very handy. I use it to prop my book on when I’m reading, I have my laptop on it now for writing, and put my colouring in … Continue reading →

Posted in alexander technique, choice, peripheral vision, typing, writing slope | Tagged desk, eyeballs, Lee Warren, moving, piano, touch typing, wrists | Leave a reply

Warning – you need fuel

Alexander Technique in Sheffield & Manchester Posted on May 20, 2018 by Lucy AschamMay 20, 2018

What do you do when you see the warning light on the car dashboard?  Do you rush to the garage to refuel?  Do you think you know your car well enough to know you have another 10 miles in the … Continue reading →

Posted in alexander technique, choice | Tagged benefits, constructive rest, energy, immune system, nutrients, refuel, semi supine | Leave a reply

To sleep or write, that is the question?

Alexander Technique in Sheffield & Manchester Posted on May 18, 2018 by Lucy AschamMay 18, 2018

I made a commitment to myself that I would try and write a blog a day for the month of May. Yesterday it didn’t happen.  I was preparing to go away for the night, then went out to work, got … Continue reading →

Posted in alexander technique, choice, Uncategorized | Tagged commitment, commute, eyesight, grateful, meaningful, self-responsibility | Leave a reply

Say “Yes” to reality

Alexander Technique in Sheffield & Manchester Posted on May 16, 2018 by Lucy AschamMay 16, 2018

Do you ever have those conversations with yourself when you are saying “I don’t want to do this”…. washing up / commute to work / paperwork  and yet you are doing it?  Yes you are actually doing it.  Your hands … Continue reading →

Posted in alexander technique, choice, squat, Uncategorized | Tagged commute, efficient, squat, tension, yes | 1 Reply

Simply standing

Alexander Technique in Sheffield & Manchester Posted on May 13, 2018 by Lucy AschamMay 14, 2018

After another day out in the garden doing a variety of tasks.  I’m making steady progress.  I have cleared dandelions from between all the paving stones.  I’ve swept, weeded and dug.  Tied up bamboo canes to support sweet peas, and … Continue reading →

Posted in alexander technique, choice, consciousness, release, self-actualisation, standing | Tagged psoas, standing | Leave a reply

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

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