A few years ago I embarked on a long time dream and committed to learning the oud. My aim was to discover new ways to meet music and try to be as much a beginner as possible and not rely on any guitar knowledge. Oud … Read More
How I learnt to stop worrying (part 1)
“Directions, however serve merely to impart means by which a certain goal can be reached.” Arnold Schoenberg, Theory of Harmony 1911 The theme It is late in January and here in Australia the state calendar gives the schools a 6 week break between mid December … Read More
What does Isaac Newton have to do with back pain?
(In this segment I will share some observations that relate to what can be termed as movement biomechanics in relation to the the very simple semantic application of Newton’s observation of the falling apple). A simple observation Our roadmap’s starting point is going to take … Read More
Making posture uncomplicated
As I learn more and more about the developmental process of language acquisition, I also start to ask more fundamental questions regarding the social ideas surrounding ‘posture’. I wonder if how posture is defined, at least through the western remedial model, is something that can … Read More
Mechanical advantage of prevention
In the previous post I started to discuss one of central elements that training with Alexander technique is aimed towards. As a new Aikido practitioner (a practice that I started in 2012), my experience with the basics of fencing kata have been very effective in training for … Read More
How to get paid to practice music
Steve Faloon was a research subject in a longterm study relating to the limits (or lack of limits) of memorising chains of digits. The story of his weekly practice sessions and what the researchers learned from working with him are set down in detail here. … Read More
Why bad posture is never a cause of pain
There is a world of pain that relies on being fixed by various tools. The popularity of these tools which range from the fitness/wellbeing stream (think yoga, pilates or weight training), to manual/hands-on modalities that range from massage, physiotherapy to chiropractic can be accounted for by … Read More
3 ways to a healthier nervous system
We humans are not immune to the forces of habit, just as we are not immune to the forces of gravity. If your posture is something that you want to change, then you might want to start moving. There are so many simple ways to … Read More
The secret of timing and practice
Whether it’s an athlete, performing artist or a musician that we picture in our mind, the activity referred to as practice is an absolute and permanent cornerstone of what it is to be involved in these professions. It is obvious that practice is the defining process of … Read More
Find out how Alexander technique and Aikido improve posture
What does thinking in education mean? What role does perception play when it comes to learning? Sounds like questions one could ask at a convention on philosophy, right? Actually, not really. It is another evening of work at my local Aikido dojo. Aikido is an interesting learning experience and … Read More