The Way You Do Everything

People typically decide to learn the Alexander Technique because they have a problem they wish to solve: chronic pain, a performance issue, a skill set they want to improve, or mental/emotional challenges like anxiety (to name a few).

The Alexander approach isn’t just for frozen shoulders and ADHD, however. It’s mindful movement for life, and in this workshop we will look at how to apply Alexander awareness to mundane activities that we do every day: bending, reaching, lifting, carrying, and fine motor skills like typing and chopping. Learning how to bring the AT into brushing your teeth or washing dishes or taking a shower reveals unconscious habits of interference and is a place of powerful practice.

You have to do chores anyway, why not do them with presence and ease?

There is a saying, “the way you do anything is the way you do everything.” Whether or not this holds true in all situations, it is accurate in daily life. The way you stand at the sink can reveal how you stand in line or at a party. The more you know about your habits, the more choices you have about how to do what you are doing.

Come prepared to stand, sit, bend, lunge, reach, hold, and let go. Open to all mobility levels – you don’t have to do any of these things well in order to learn how to do them better.

This program is part of the monthly workshop series hosted by the Alexander Technique Teachers of Greater Philadelphia (ATTGP).

Fee: $10 - When you make payment in the store, you’ll see a link to register for Zoom access. Please note: Payment in the store is separate from the Zoom registration link. Please pay BEFORE signing up. Thank you.