The Ideas

A Short Blog About Blogging

I’ve seen the question posed as to whether or not it’s possible to write an effective blog on the Alexander Technique, and I think it’s a fair question.

Introducing Frank Pierce Jones

Most people are caught in monkey traps of unconscious habit. They cannot escape because they do not perceive what they are doing while they are doing it.

From Primitive Conditions to Present Needs

One thing that baffles me about the common perception of the Alexander Technique is that it’s about having good posture. If Alexander’s chief concern had been good posture, what do you imagine he might have titled his first book?


‘The Ideas’ at Think Well: Move Well is the learning blog of Diana Bailey, ITM Alexander Technique Teacher.

Learning is always a work in progress, and all the ideas expressed here will be revisited and refined as my understanding evolves.


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