Contact Kay for a recording for you to listen to whilst in Active Rest. Setting yourself up for an Active Rest Session Lie on your back with your head resting on a number of paperback books, the number of books depends, they should offer sufficient support for your back to be level, that is, neither [...]
Points that resonated with me during the latest AT course are:- 1. Learning to use my peripheral vision more. I now notice surroundings so much more, for example, when I'm driving, when shopping in the supermarket and also when I'm walking in the countryside. I notice far more trees than I used to. 2. Consciously [...]
Activity for November 25 - Coming up on your Toes Remember to set yourself up for success using The Ready List? Stop. Take all the intention to come up on your toes, out of your body. Clear all thoughts from your head and become present from your heels to the top of your head. [...]
The Ready List - Sue Merry Stop See Breathe Soft and Tall This is known as ‘The Ready List’, which was conceived by Sue Merry, a very talented and pioneer Alexander Technique teacher, who runs an Alexander Technique School for Children in Surrey (Educare). Here is a link to a little video she created [...]
Let’s explore our feet! Let’s explore our feet - how important they are? Those of us who have no discomfort or pain in our feet, walk around on them without even noticing they are there. They are a part of us all day and every day. Yet we ignore them and let them get on [...]
I love my feet! Not a pretty sight perhaps, but they have been on a 50 year journey of abuse, followed by a twenty year journey of love and care! As you can see, I have the start of bunions, and my toes are a little squashed together after 40 years of tight-fitting shoes [...]
In 2006, I retired from my work due to ill-health. It was a huge decision - I loved my job. I was a teacher trainer in further education helping people with a variety of skills to teach their subject. These people included hairdressers, carpenters, builders, beauty technicians, mathematicians, accountants and chefs etc, all wishing to [...]
Here is some feedback from the August Dartmoor Retreat 2025 participants! Perhaps their feedback may inspire you to join the next retreat taking place the weekend of May 15th- 16th 2026? Only 12 places on the next Retreat and 5 are already booked, so maybe to you’d like reserve apace now! Feedback from various participants [...]
“These Retreats offer a weekend spending a length of uninterrupted time learning the Alexander Technique and consolidate my learning”. The Venue “It’s absolutely beautiful here, the accommodation is comfortable and well appointed. The good home cooked meals are wonderful, and the afternoon tea and cake delicious. “ “The hosts, Gabrielle and Andy and their helpers [...]
Open Your Eyes to a New Experience with 2 new Alexander Technique Workshops Choose from 2 Alexander Technique workshops to start the New Year - experience greater freedom in movement, fewer aches and pains and increased energy. One workshop is online, enabling you to join me with participants from anywhere in the world. The [...]
Reflections on the work of David Moore combining Yoga and Alexander Technique. Kay Cady David Moore’s European tour 2023 is now complete. From June in Assisi, July in Dusseldorf, and August in Canterbury to his final Retreat on Dartmoor in Devon. David has successfully spent the summer spreading the word that AT and [...]
What is sarcopenia? The British Medical Journal defines sarcopenia as "a progressive and generalised disorder of skeletal muscle strength, function and mass, that is most commonly associated with the normal ageing process". [https://fg.bmj.com/content/12/1/53] But how does it happen, why does it matter and what can we do about it? Any loss of muscle matters because it [...]
10 Principles of Alexander Technique that are life-changing 1. Dynamism When you learn these Alexander Technique principles, you with learn the difference between using too much tension and having a softly toned body that is ready for anything you would like to do - it is not about being relaxed, it is about being [...]
Review of the Alexander Technique Retreat - October 2022 I have just returned from our October 2022 Retreat. We had an amazing time! The next Retreat is 5th May - 7th May, 2023. At present it is full, but I will be happy to add you to a waiting list. (There are often some [...]
Get away from it all with an Alexander Technique weekend break on Brimpts Farm in the spectacular setting of Dartmoor National Park. This is a fun weekend practising Alexander Technique with like-minded people in a friendly, supportive environment. Traditional homecooked food. Special dietary needs can be catered for (please note that prior notification is necessary). Two [...]
Here is what the participants are saying about our recent Alexander Technique Retreat: Why join an Alexander Technique retreat? “It’s good to examine Alexander Technique regularly and is good to take something away from each time; today I’m taking away friendship and confidence and I am learning to trust the way I walk.” [...]
Online Movement Classes with Kay Cady - The Joy of Movement Do you wish you felt stronger and more alive, and that you were a little more flexible? With the changing seasons, what better time to take back control of your life and look after yourself! We are all different and yet we all [...]
Move with Ease- A six week Alexander Technique course
Three-day (two night) Alexander Technique Breaks in Denbury, South Devon. Immerse yourself in Alexander Technique for 3 days whilst staying in a simple but comfortable family home with garden, in the beautiful village of Denbury. Accommodation comprises a double room (bring a partner) with own separate bathroom. Included: Breakfast and dinner provided. If you have [...]
Online Movement Class with Kay Cady - The Joy of Movement Do you wish you felt stronger and more alive, and that you were a little more flexible? With the changing seasons, what better time to take back control of your life and look after yourself! We are all different and yet we all attend [...]
