Frances Butt Alexander Technique

When Alex Bollag and I were preparing for our A T and Afternoon Tea (in the spirit of the 1920s when FM Alexander was in his teaching heyday), I came across this lovely colourised clip of 1928 fashions.
The colour and speed correction make it look much less long ago. Some funky clobber and cute makeup! The pilot’s sleeve badge is a cheeky, almost punky Westwood-like detail.
Nothing much to do with Alexander Technique but it’s my little Sunday treat 😘... Becky Barnes Chloe Savage Sandra Halward Claire Davis #1920s #fashionhistory #alexandertechnique #notalexandertechnique
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Here are a few other gorgeous articulations from this guy about how he was changing in mind and body, during lessons with me:
“More space.” “Liquid.” “Gooey.” (!)... “I think I’d like the confident, relaxed guy to step forward. Like a chrysalis - shed the unwanted.” “(My head) feels balanced on a willow sapling instead of an oak stump.” “It’s like we (have been) using the wrong programme or software.” Wonderful!
Come for an intro or join my 3-week September classes. Message me here, email mail@francesbutt.com or visit francesbutt.com
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One of my students: "Alexander Technique allows me to use my mind for what I want to use it for, rather than going, "Ow, my neck, my neck..." I'm now taking bookings for my 3-week September course. Places limited. Message me here or @ http://www.francesbutt.com/contact

Good morning! Here's the International Alexander Technique Anthem to start your week. I love Mr. Fats Waller (our first wedding dance was to Fats) and, no disrespect to Bananarama, I always love an opportunity to stick him on and have me a jiggle. Have a great week, all ☀️😎☀️

I’ll be there Block 2 (8-12 Aug). Fancy sharing incredible adventures in self-discovery and improvement in the stunningly lush Cotswolds, this August? Amazing things happen there every year. Link in bio

The triumphant and Officially Awesome 5W2W Team! What a fabulous introductory workshop we ran - so many common themes and parallels for good health. I learned so much, laughed so much, er, ate so much humous... Thanks Team, and thanks to all our wonderful attendees too - such great engagement and participation. ❤️❤️❤️

HEADPHONES ON for my favourite ever version of Summertime by Jason Rebello, an absolute beauty. And there’s a lovely Alexander-ish lady mentioned briefly in Maxi-Jazz’s second rap for you to spot. Oh, and, “let go, what the heck, it’s the summertime.” 😉😎🌞 Anyone have any other tunes describing people moving beautifully? Apart from the Girl from Ipanema of course?!

Last night was Performance Night, the climax of another incredible Irish Summer Workshop. 💚☘️💚☘️💚 Three of the performers in particular were brilliant young musicians who had been suffering so badly with physical difficulties associated with their playing that they had been rendered unable to play at all for weeks or even months. One violinist was even told, aged 16, that she would need to have a bone removed from her neck to have any chance at all of playing in future. What... a terrifying, horrific diagnosis - and what a relief that she sought a second opinion. ☘️💚☘️💚☘️ There has been nothing medically wrong with these young virtuosi. To watch them in lessons, changing their ideas, stopping harmful taught playing techniques and enjoying fulfilling their potential again is like watching miracles happen. Yet it’s not miracles, it’s just the application of Alexander Technique processes uncovering the beautiful flexibility that is every human’s birthright. 💚☘️💚☘️💚 I couldn’t be happier, being in this game; it’s the biggest privilege to witness stories like this unfold and it’s important work. ☘️💚☘️💚☘️ There must be many more people who need this kind of help. If you know anyone who does, please direct them to an ITM Alexander Teacher. 💚☘️💚☘️💚
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Amy (solutions-focused hypnotherapy) and Justyna (career coaching) talking about who their clients are and how they help them. Just three days left to book this fabulous workshop where you can get yourself a taste of FIVE different ways you can make your life better ❤️ https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/5-ways-to- wellbeing-tickets-…

Here’s Lisa interviewing herself after our shared live fail! Excellent video though, please watch, and do come along to our wonderful workshop on 25th June to learn more about how you can make life better for yourself in FIVE different ways xx https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/5-ways-to- wellbeing-tickets-…

Talking to Lisa of My Body Positive about her work and her presentation - NOT!!!

Could you spare just ONE POUND for this rather fine cause? Access to all kinds of non-NHS healthcare services for those who can't afford it. Thank you. xx

Do you get back-ache from repeatedly picking up little ones? Could this help? xx

Box balls, to you. Love em. (I know, missed a bit) #roughandready #dontcare

Change scene, broaden your horizons, e.g. go to the pub...