If your body feels tight, tired or overwhelmed, this monthly half hour online session offers a simple way to unwind. You will be guided through a gentle 30 minute practice based on the Alexander Technique to help your nervous system settle, your body soften and your mind feel a little clearer.
If you live with repetitive strain injury, carpal tunnel, backache, a stiff neck and shoulders, or you simply get uncomfortable sitting at a desk or standing in a queue, this space is for you. It is a chance to pause, reconnect with yourself and let your body rest and repair.
I have seen hundreds of people benefit from simple Constructive Rest helping them release tension and find more ease in everyday life.
You are warmly welcome to join me in a supportive, friendly environment where you can feel safe, accompanied and cared for. Listen to your body sensations in new ways, and learn how to have a conversation with your body, and no longer be at war with it.
My monthly live online half-hour sessions are accessible to people in various time zones and with diverse schedules. These sessions are suitable for everyone, regardless of experience level:
Trained in the Alexander Technique since 2003, Lucy Ascham specialises in a personalised approach to stress relief and well-being. Her practice, enriched with a trauma-informed perspective, focuses on embodied movements, posture improvement, and self-care techniques. Lucy champions Constructive Rest, a daily practice that promotes body-mind reconnection and recovery.
Learning to rest is a powerful tool to learn how much energy you have in your tank, to know when to stop and when to go on. I invite you to put your well-being first by dedicating just 20 minutes to yourself. This way you can unlock the power of self-care and gain more energy and resources to handle life’s challenges.
I love offering Constructive Rest sessions as a practical tool for you to enjoy in the comfort of your own home. Although it is most effective when you lie down on a firm surface, you can sit and listen and this practice will support your back health, improve your posture and calm your mind. As poet and philosopher David Whyte beautifully puts it: “to rest is not self-indulgent, to rest is to prepare to give the best of ourselves.” Leave the session(s) feeling lighter, more relaxed and knowing how much energy you have for whatever comes next.
“The time to relax is when you don’t have time for it.”
– Sydney J. Harris
Lucy Ascham invites you to:
Lucy Ascham invites you to:
Discovering the rejuvenating power of the semi-supine position – the position of maximum rest for your neck spine – with Lucy’s Constructive Rest Audio Guide.
Perfect for both beginners and seasoned practitioners, this 20-minute audio session is designed to provide optimal back support, relieve stress, and enhance energy.
You’ll be expertly guided to release tension and improve your awareness, using innovative techniques for directing your thoughts.
Upon purchase, you’ll receive an MP3 download link, allowing you to integrate this practice into your daily routine and enjoy the benefits at your convenience.
What are the benefits of the semi-supine position?
The semi-supine position offers several key benefits, positioning your body in an optimal way that allows the spine and the supportive muscles of your back to release tension. It alleviates compression in the lumbar spine and helps to ease pressure in the sacroiliac joint, providing significant relief. Additionally, this position has a calming effect on the body, mind, and emotions, fostering a state of relaxed alertness that promotes overall well-being.
Ted Dimon, Dimon Institute
Alexander Technique teacher
Systemic Constellations facilitator
Resonant Healing practitioner
in Sheffield & Hathersage UK
and Zoom Worldwide
