by Element | Feb 23, 2016 | Blog
For years, I didn’t take a vacation. I always felt a little guilty during the rare times I went away. Now I realize the importance of taking a little time from everyday life, to recoup, recover, and rediscover. When I am outside of the NYC hustle-and-bustle, the...
by Element | Feb 18, 2016 | Blog
A couple years ago, a quiet 17-year-old (I’ll call him Len) was referred to me by his mother for a course of Alexander Technique lessons. She had heard that the AT could improve his posture and manage his stress. Nearly 6’4” – and still growing – he stood and sat with...
by Element | Feb 16, 2016 | Blog
“If you are depressed, you are living in the past. If you are anxious, you are living in the future. If you are at peace, you are living in the present.” Lao Tzu These words are so very, very true. I wanted to share them as we move through this new year....
by Element | Feb 11, 2016 | Blog
With Valentines Day on the horizon, all thoughts turn to love. (Or they turn to irritation with commercial sentimentality, but that’s another story …) We asked our practitioners, what have you fallen in love with, at first sight? “My husband...
by Element | Feb 9, 2016 | Blog
2016 marks the Year of the Fire Monkey. What does this year have in store? Monkeys are known for their wit and intelligence. These energetic animals will bring bursts of ideas and motivation. Small businesses will flourish. The Year of the Monkey is the year to take...
by Element | Feb 4, 2016 | Blog
Ever wondered why you seem to get sick when you are stressed out? The brain and the immune system are in constant communication and it’s a delicate balance that can be disrupted by any kind of physical or emotional stress. Our autonomic nervous system (sympathetic...
