ASO - Edition 69
Working together to enable greater understanding of the Alexander Technique through disciplined inquiry.
Introduction
Part II: In our 69th ASO newsletter, we release the second part of our conversation with Alexander teacher, Julie Barber who talks about best practice when teaching people living with the challenges of hypermobility.
Our conversation is in two parts, and this second episode focuses on the practical aspects of teaching the Alexander Technique to people living with hypermobility.
Additional Resources
Notes for Alexander teachers working with people living with hypermobility – a handout from Julie Barber. A downloadable PDF.
Only connect: Working with hypermobility. An article by Julie Barber and Carolyn Nicholls published in Alexander Journal #28. https://tinyurl.com/yuv246mw
Philip Bull, Ann Rodiger, Julia Woodman. Hypermobility and the Alexander Technique. Proceedings of the 12th International Congress of the FM Alexander Technique, Berlin, Germany, 22–28 August 2022; pp32–38. Downloadable from: https://www.atcongress.org/papers
Hypermobility - the little-known 'bendy disease' that causes pain and fatigue (BBC free article): https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyx0gzynneo
The Beighton Score: https://www.ehlersdanlos.org/diagnosis/beighton-score/
The Hypermobility Syndromes Association - The HMSA https://www.hypermobility.org
The Ehlers-Danlos Support UK: https://ehlers-danlos.uk
About
Julie Barber, is an Alexander Technique teacher based in London who has done extensive work in the field of Alexander teaching for people living with hypermobility. As well as her many years of teaching experience, she’s been active in running CPD training for Alexander teachers, through workshops and articles, all with the aim of increasing teachers’ understanding, skills and confidence in working with people living with hypermobility.
Julia Woodman, PhD is part of the ASO team.
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