I began studying the Technique in 1973 with Marj Barstow, started teaching in 1976, and continued studying with Marj until her death in 1995. I have taught private lessons, group classes, workshops for diverse groups, people ranging in age from their eighties to preteens, in the USA, Europe and Japan, in workshops and on teacher training programs, including at The Performance School.

And my teaching has changed a lot since I began—which is a wonderful thing.

For me the most important thing about teaching is curiosity, and the willingness to ask questions—of your pupils, of the Technique and of yourself.

These Continuous Learning sessions will be experimental and interactive. While I have many ideas to share that I have found work well for me when teaching, I mostly want you to feel free to ask any questions you have, suggest whatever you may want to explore, and enjoy the fun of experimenting. As Mrs Barlow once said “The Alexander Technique is fun. It’s meant to make you happy!”

(PS Re-reading “Evolution of a Technique,” the first chapter of The Use of the Self, for these sessions, is a good idea – Also bring your copy if you can.)