Olympic-style archery requires the ability to be nearly perfectly relaxed while holding the bow at full draw, and developing an excellent sense of precisely how one’s body is aligned, as uniformity brings accuracy. I started my study of the Alexander … Continue reading
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My instrument, the bass, is very demanding physically and in particular bowing has caused me to have muscle problems in my back. These problems had caused me to stop practicing bow and play pizzicato only. Through my studies with Constance … Continue reading
I walked into Constance’s cozy cottage in search of better posture and walked out with more self-confidence. Constance is a gifted healer, using gentle touch and holding along with direct and compassionate feedback. Through my sessions with her, my awareness … Continue reading
I have tried any number of therapies and practices to improve the quality of my life. Of all of them, I think I have gotten the most out of the Alexander Technique. Very importantly, it has left me with an … Continue reading
Recently after an Alexander lesson, I needed to run around the city doing errands. It ended up becoming a great AT exercise: I noticed that I habitually tensed up when I felt cold, when I had to wait in line, … Continue reading
Learning the Alexander Technique from Constance has helped me in all sorts of ways. I am more conscious of how much ease (or lack of ease) I feel in everything I do, from sitting in meetings to walking by the … Continue reading
About seven years ago I lost a disc in my lower back. An MRI showed a thin black line where my disc should be. I worked with a doctor of record and physical therapists. Everybody agreed that my mobility would … Continue reading
Alexander lessons with Constance have affected my life more profoundly than I could have imagined when I first began. The mundane experience of moving through the world- sitting, walking, reaching, lifting- is enlivened and enriched by the adventure of the … Continue reading
Before I came to Constance, I had to take breaks every thirty minutes or so when practicing intensively. She seemed to enjoy the intellectual challenge of working with an unfamiliar art form, and saw very quickly why my voice was … Continue reading
Constance Clare and the Alexander Technique literally saved my life. I had an extremely painful and life threatening TMJ problem that had gotten worse over a span of four years. I could only open my mouth as wide as a … Continue reading