Free Workshop at Antibes Practice

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Julia Gilroy

easy and effortlessMOVE WITH EASE AND FREEDOM like all young children!

This Saturday I’m offering a free workshop to enable you to sample the Alexander Technique and LearningMethods work.  Come along and see how I work and how these methods can help you. For more info.  Be the first to know about workshops and news please join our mailing list.

Antibes Practice

Saturday May 12th

10.30am – 12.00pm

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A Day to find out More

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Julia Gilroy

Alternative therapies and healthy living

Find out more about the Alexander Technique and LearningMethods at the Open Day at Antibes Practice.

Come along to my 45 minute presentation starting at 10.45am  at the Antibes Practice.  Note by attending the talk you receive a free voucher to one of the Discovery Workshops!

For more details about the day

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Seriousness of slouching Part 3

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Julia Gilroy
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stooping

The last post finished with a question, “do I have to constantly remind myself to find my centre of support so I can release tension?”

Well not exactly! Simply reminding yourself to find your centre of support and releasing tension without understanding how and why is one path you may take. It has its limits and I imagine would be rather boring and repetitive -rather like learning historical dates without understanding their context or significance.

In order to change and move easily and effortlessly in the long term, real learning has to take place.  Continue reading →

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Sessions at the CIV International Day!

Posted on March 25, 2012 by Julia Gilroy

Hi there,

I will be offering free sessions of the Alexander Technique and LearningMethods at the CIV   (College International de Valbonne) this Saturday

MARCH 31st

10.30am – 4pm

So come along and have a go!  There will be lots of other stands, entertainment and food: something for all the family.

  • 11:15 a.m. – Model United Nations’  Students debate on Wellness of Children in the World
  • 12:20 p.m.  – Official Opening followed by Songs and Dances
  • International Buffet
  • Raffle & Tombola – Loads of prizes – Giant Easter Egg
  • Activities and Information stands, Music, Arts, Martial arts, Massages, …
  • 2 p.m. – Flamenco, Classical Dance, Yogathon, Tai Chi
  • Lycée Rock Groups, 2nde students …

All profits go to:  Model United Nations & Ethiopia On My Mind (EOMM), clubs from Lycée International

see you there

Julia

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British Medical Journal report on back pain

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Julia Gilroy

On Saturday 23rd August 2008 the headline in The Times newspaper read: Back to the Future: Why the Alexander Technique is a must for Back Sufferers. 

It refers to a research study reported in the British Medical Journal which showed that patients suffering from chronic back problems improved more effectively after a sequence of classes in the Alexander Technique than other treatments.

Here is the link to the British Medical Journal’s report

http://www.bmj.com/content/337/bmj.a884.full

and some more links of newspaper reports:

The Guardian   The Times     BBC

 This  youtube video talks about the Alexander Technique and back pain with teachers, participants and medical experts all having a say!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GbwzqT9piU

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Discovery Workshop at Antibes Practice

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Julia Gilroy

Every day we move, we walk, sit and carry objects. If we move poorly, we are capable of putting enormous strains and forces on our body. There will be pain and injury -  no doubt about it – especially if our movement habits stretch over a period of years. In fact we move without even registering how we are moving. Only at the end of the day when we suffer from tension headaches or sore knees and backs, do we know that something is up.  Do you ever suspect it may be to do with how you are standing or sitting? If you suspect this is so, what could you do about it?

Come to the

Antibes Discovery  Workshop  Continue reading →

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A Free Presentation at the Antibes Practice

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Julia Gilroy

          TUESDAY MARCH 20th 

           12.30 – 1.30pm

 Julia Gilroy presents the Alexander Technique and LearningMethods,  unique methods that show how every-day activities (in sitting, carrying, standing etc.) can create unnecessary tension and even long term physical damage.

Simple, practical demonstrations will give you an opportunity to see for yourself how these extraordinay methods work and how you can dispel those nagging aches and pains, alleviate chronic suffering and avoid injury.

Reserve here

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New Antibes Practice of Holistic Practitioners

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Julia Gilroy

Come to the opening!

I was recently invited to join a group of well-being practitioners who are setting up their practice in Antibes.  After meeting this international and highly motivated group of people I was struck by their sincerity and motivation and excited about working in such a team.

The practice is in the centre of Antibes in a calm and friendly neighbourhood.  Continue reading →

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Seriousness of Slouching part 2

Posted on March 3, 2012 by Julia Gilroy
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 So is there an in-between state?

If ‘Slouching’ is relaxing to the point when you cannot stand up straight, and ‘standing straight’ requires muscular effort and holding, then is there an ‘in-between’ posture that is correct? Continue reading →

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The Seriousness of Slouching

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Julia Gilroy
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What is slouching? Slouching is effectively turning off your system, letting your muscles relax but allowing yourself to collapse.

What actually happens anatomically when you are slouching?

When slouching, the spine is curved unnaturally (your centre of gravity is displaced) forces accumulate on specific areas, neck or middle or lower areas. Continue reading →

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