Short Break I need to let you know my Alexander Technique teaching times for the rest of this term. There will be no lessons from Wednesday 16th November – Monday 21st November Christmas Holidays The current term ends at lunchtime on Wednesday 21st December. We start again on Tuesday 3rd January – after we have […] The post Dates for Your Diary appeared first on Hilary King, MSTAT ..read more

Teaching for 35 Years This year I have reached a milestone. I have now been teaching the Alexander Technique for 35 years. I am grateful that I have been able to help hundreds of people over this time. Also, the Alexander Technique has been such an invaluable asset for me and it really is a […] The post The Alexander Technique is a Skill for Life appeared first on Hilary King, MSTAT ..read more

What is your reaction when you think of having to take a Covid-19 Test? I was surprised to notice my reactions when taking a Covid-19 Test today. I have taken dozens of Lateral Flow Tests, yet still have a low level of anxiety at the thought of taking a test! What is your reaction when […] The post Have You Noticed Your Reactions When Taking a Covid-19Test? appeared first on Hilary King, MSTAT ..read more

Alexander Technique lessons start again on Tuesday 4th January. A new day, a New Year and a new term!  The sun is shining and the sky is blue, so let’s relish it! Wishing everyone a healthy, happy New Year! I have enjoyed the holidays but I’m looking forward to teaching again soon. If you would […] The post Happy New Year Everyone! appeared first on Hilary King, MSTAT ..read more

So We’re Back to Compulsory Mask Wearing! What is your reaction when you think of having to wear a mask again when you go into shops?  For myself, there is little change, as I have continued to wear a mask in crowded places. However, many people have stopped doing so for a while, so things […] The post What Goes on Under the Mask? appeared first on Hilary King, MSTAT ..read more

The Thinker ‘The Thinker’ by Rodin illustrates the concept that bodies express our thoughts and feelings, that mind and body work together as one unit. This concept underpins F M Alexander’s technique that we still teach today. Many people associate the AT with issues such as reducing back pain, which it does but the work […] The post Thinking with every muscle appeared first on Hilary King, MSTAT ..read more

The Jigsaw’s Out of it’s Box It’s that time of year. Out comes my new jigsaw and now I have several challenges. The first was to decide if the table should be covered with jigsaw pieces. With Covid around, there will be no guests at Christmas, so yes, the table can hold the jigsaw. The […] The post The Jigsaw Challenge appeared first on Hilary King, MSTAT ..read more

Adapting to the Challenges of Covid-19. I’ve been teaching face to face Alexander Technique classes for 33 years and I’m now including online work.  Adapting to the new Covid-19 way of life, I’m on a course that aims to improve my online teaching.  Primal Alexander, the brainchild of Mio Morales, makes the AT more accessible online, where we […] The post Teaching the Alexander Technique Online appeared first on Hilary King, MSTAT ..read more

Six Free Alexander Technique online lessons for NHS staff I am offering NHS staff six AT lessons as a thank you for all their dedication and hard work, particularly during this COVID-19 pandemic. These can be followed up with some further lessons at a discounted rate.  Just contact me using an NHS email address. Other […] The post Free Alexander Technique for NHS Staff appeared first on Hilary King, MSTAT ..read more

Hackney Magazine Article I’ve had an article published in Hackney Magazine, about how the Alexander Technique can help people during the COVID-19 pandemic. I’m not alone in finding the AT a great self-help tool that we can utilize in many ways. It helps me keep calmer and more positive;  I use it to reduce discomfort and […] The post Interview for Hackney Magazine appeared first on Hilary King, MSTAT ..read more