Portobello Alexander Technique
@portyalexander.bsky.social
I have 20 years of experience teaching the Alexander Technique to individuals and groups, and in organisations. People come for help with pain, stress, posture or to improve performance in music, sport or business. I am based in Portobello, Edinburgh.
Research is an important hallmark of any profession, including for Alexander Technique. How does the Alexander Technique ‘work', how does it benefit people, and how can we develop how we teach it? In this month’s blog post, I talk about my own Alexander research journey: julia-woodman.co.uk/blog/
December 9, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Research is an important hallmark of any profession, including for Alexander Technique. How does the Alexander Technique ‘work', how does it benefit people, and how can we develop how we teach it? In this month’s blog post, I talk about my own Alexander research journey: julia-woodman.co.uk/blog/
Here's a lovely video from Greg Dyke made just before he qualified as an Alexander Technique teacher from Edinburgh Alexander Training School - a day in the life of a trainee: www.instagram.com/reel/DRJxfkB...
Gregory Dyke on Instagram: "One week later, I now *am* an Alexander Technique teacher, available to teach in person or online! It’s been 3.5 years (1600h!) of slow and steady training to bring you thi...
56 likes, 27 comments - gregdyke on November 17, 2025: "One week later, I now *am* an Alexander Technique teacher, available to teach in person or online! It’s been 3.5 years (1600h!) of slow and stea...
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November 24, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Here's a lovely video from Greg Dyke made just before he qualified as an Alexander Technique teacher from Edinburgh Alexander Training School - a day in the life of a trainee: www.instagram.com/reel/DRJxfkB...
Alexander Technique takes a radically different approach to life’s challenges. It's a better solution than just trying hard to get it right, and trying even harder if that doesn't work. Why try to 'fix it', when you can achieve what you want smoothly and easily? Read more: julia-woodman.co.uk/blog/
November 10, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Alexander Technique takes a radically different approach to life’s challenges. It's a better solution than just trying hard to get it right, and trying even harder if that doesn't work. Why try to 'fix it', when you can achieve what you want smoothly and easily? Read more: julia-woodman.co.uk/blog/
We're facing unprecedented stress, chronic pain, & a sense of helplessness. Yet, Alexander Technique teacher & training course numbers have been declining. My latest blog post explores why, & how the Alexander community is evolving to meet today's urgent needs: julia-woodman.co.uk/2025/09/30/i...
October 8, 2025 at 5:18 PM
We're facing unprecedented stress, chronic pain, & a sense of helplessness. Yet, Alexander Technique teacher & training course numbers have been declining. My latest blog post explores why, & how the Alexander community is evolving to meet today's urgent needs: julia-woodman.co.uk/2025/09/30/i...
Read highlights from the International Alexander Technique Congress. Over 850 teachers from around the world met for a week of inspiring talks & workshops. Topics included pain science, trauma, education & performance, showing how wide-reaching the Alexander Technique is: julia-woodman.co.uk/blog/
August 24, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Read highlights from the International Alexander Technique Congress. Over 850 teachers from around the world met for a week of inspiring talks & workshops. Topics included pain science, trauma, education & performance, showing how wide-reaching the Alexander Technique is: julia-woodman.co.uk/blog/
Here’s an everyday story that embodies the magic of the Alexander Technique – enabling us to find the skills and confidence to navigate life as safely and effortlessly as possible, rather than limiting our choices based on previous experiences: julia-woodman.co.uk/2025/07/31/t...
August 17, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Here’s an everyday story that embodies the magic of the Alexander Technique – enabling us to find the skills and confidence to navigate life as safely and effortlessly as possible, rather than limiting our choices based on previous experiences: julia-woodman.co.uk/2025/07/31/t...
Are you sitting comfortably? 4-week course starts Tues 2 Sep, 7–8.30pm; £90, Portobello. Hunching over your laptop, sofa slouching, or battling thro a stressful day? Untangle yourself, be more effective & less stressed thro #AlexanderTechnique. Max 6 people. Book / find out more: julia-woodman.co.uk
July 31, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Are you sitting comfortably? 4-week course starts Tues 2 Sep, 7–8.30pm; £90, Portobello. Hunching over your laptop, sofa slouching, or battling thro a stressful day? Untangle yourself, be more effective & less stressed thro #AlexanderTechnique. Max 6 people. Book / find out more: julia-woodman.co.uk
My latest blog post discusses how #AlexanderTechnique can complement trauma therapy. I talk about elements of best practice that an Alexander teacher aspires to, and I discuss the ways in which they may mirror established trauma therapies: Read more: julia-woodman.co.uk/2025/06/30/a...
July 5, 2025 at 4:05 PM
My latest blog post discusses how #AlexanderTechnique can complement trauma therapy. I talk about elements of best practice that an Alexander teacher aspires to, and I discuss the ways in which they may mirror established trauma therapies: Read more: julia-woodman.co.uk/2025/06/30/a...
Are you a desk-based worker? 4-week course starts Thurs 26 June, 7–8.30pm; £90, Portobello. Do you tie yourself in knots with discomfort or stress at work? Untangle yourself, sit comfortably & deal with deadlines through #AlexanderTechnique. Max 6 people. Book / find out more: julia-woodman.co.uk
June 17, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Are you a desk-based worker? 4-week course starts Thurs 26 June, 7–8.30pm; £90, Portobello. Do you tie yourself in knots with discomfort or stress at work? Untangle yourself, sit comfortably & deal with deadlines through #AlexanderTechnique. Max 6 people. Book / find out more: julia-woodman.co.uk
Are you a desk-based worker? 4-week course starts Thurs 26 June, 7–8.30pm; £90, Portobello. Do you tie yourself in knots with discomfort or stress at work? Untangle yourself, sit comfortably & deal with deadlines through #AlexanderTechnique. Max 6 people. Book / find out more: julia-woodman.co.uk
June 4, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Are you a desk-based worker? 4-week course starts Thurs 26 June, 7–8.30pm; £90, Portobello. Do you tie yourself in knots with discomfort or stress at work? Untangle yourself, sit comfortably & deal with deadlines through #AlexanderTechnique. Max 6 people. Book / find out more: julia-woodman.co.uk
Slide into Summer! Starts Wed 25 June, 11am–12.30; £90; Portobello. Do more with less effort, make time for yourself, and move more gracefully in your daily life - all through this 4-week course introducing the Alexander Technique. Max 6 people. Book or find out more: julia-woodman.co.uk
June 4, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Slide into Summer! Starts Wed 25 June, 11am–12.30; £90; Portobello. Do more with less effort, make time for yourself, and move more gracefully in your daily life - all through this 4-week course introducing the Alexander Technique. Max 6 people. Book or find out more: julia-woodman.co.uk
To increase accessibility, many #AlexanderTechnique teachers offer group classes. Most research evidence is for 1-2-1 lessons but new research suggests a mix of group & 1-2-1 Alexander sessions is promising for many people with neck, hip or knee pain. Read more: julia-woodman.co.uk/blog/
May 28, 2025 at 8:14 PM
To increase accessibility, many #AlexanderTechnique teachers offer group classes. Most research evidence is for 1-2-1 lessons but new research suggests a mix of group & 1-2-1 Alexander sessions is promising for many people with neck, hip or knee pain. Read more: julia-woodman.co.uk/blog/
A recent Guardian article reported that only a few treatments are any help for back pain. But it didn't look at the #AlexanderTechnique. There's strong evidence that Alexander Technique lessons are effective in reducing pain and disability for people living with back pain: julia-woodman.co.uk/blog/
May 7, 2025 at 5:18 PM
A recent Guardian article reported that only a few treatments are any help for back pain. But it didn't look at the #AlexanderTechnique. There's strong evidence that Alexander Technique lessons are effective in reducing pain and disability for people living with back pain: julia-woodman.co.uk/blog/
A ground-breaking new publication explains the science behind posture, and why we can sometimes end up in pain. Research on the #AlexanderTechnique has been central to this new understanding. It's not the easiest of reads, so I’ve summarised the main points here: julia-woodman.co.uk/2025/03/31/h...
April 16, 2025 at 4:13 PM
A ground-breaking new publication explains the science behind posture, and why we can sometimes end up in pain. Research on the #AlexanderTechnique has been central to this new understanding. It's not the easiest of reads, so I’ve summarised the main points here: julia-woodman.co.uk/2025/03/31/h...
Spring into Spring! Starts Thursday 10 April, 7-8.30pm; £90; Portobello. Bring a spring into your step with this 4-week course on the Alexander Technique - a restorative self-care, self-development practice for easier navigation of daily life. Max 6 people. Book or find out more: julia-woodman.co.uk
March 23, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Spring into Spring! Starts Thursday 10 April, 7-8.30pm; £90; Portobello. Bring a spring into your step with this 4-week course on the Alexander Technique - a restorative self-care, self-development practice for easier navigation of daily life. Max 6 people. Book or find out more: julia-woodman.co.uk
For this month's blog post I've written about what we can learn from animals - things that we also learn from the Alexander Technique. The photo is of our lovely dog Mabel who recently died after a long and happy life - the perfect Alexander dog! Read it here: julia-woodman.co.uk/2025/02/28/a...
March 11, 2025 at 8:30 PM
For this month's blog post I've written about what we can learn from animals - things that we also learn from the Alexander Technique. The photo is of our lovely dog Mabel who recently died after a long and happy life - the perfect Alexander dog! Read it here: julia-woodman.co.uk/2025/02/28/a...
Spring into Spring! Starts Thursday 10 April, 7-8.30pm; £90; Portobello. Bring a spring into your step with this 4-week course on the Alexander Technique - a restorative self-care, self-development practice for easier navigation of daily life. Max 6 people. Book or find out more: julia-woodman.co.uk
March 11, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Spring into Spring! Starts Thursday 10 April, 7-8.30pm; £90; Portobello. Bring a spring into your step with this 4-week course on the Alexander Technique - a restorative self-care, self-development practice for easier navigation of daily life. Max 6 people. Book or find out more: julia-woodman.co.uk
Excited to launch my new website! julia-woodman.co.uk
February 5, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Excited to launch my new website! julia-woodman.co.uk
For me, the Alexander Technique is an essential life skill – from enabling us to better look after our health and wellbeing; to reducing stress and building more resilience and confidence; to improving our performance in business, music or acting. Read more: julia-woodman.co.uk/blog/
February 5, 2025 at 12:30 PM
For me, the Alexander Technique is an essential life skill – from enabling us to better look after our health and wellbeing; to reducing stress and building more resilience and confidence; to improving our performance in business, music or acting. Read more: julia-woodman.co.uk/blog/
Only 1 space left for 'A gentle start to the New Year': 4-week course begins Thurs 30 Jan (7–8.30pm, £80). Introduction to the Alexander Technique - a restorative self-care, self-development practice for easier navigation of daily life. Find out more or book: Julia 07932 967 344; julia-woodman.co.uk
January 27, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Only 1 space left for 'A gentle start to the New Year': 4-week course begins Thurs 30 Jan (7–8.30pm, £80). Introduction to the Alexander Technique - a restorative self-care, self-development practice for easier navigation of daily life. Find out more or book: Julia 07932 967 344; julia-woodman.co.uk
You may be one of the estimated 20–40% of the adult population who is living with long-term pain. In this blog post I explore the revolution that has occurred in pain science, and the role of the Alexander Technique in resolving pain: julia-woodman.co.uk/2024/10/28/l...
January 24, 2025 at 4:20 PM
You may be one of the estimated 20–40% of the adult population who is living with long-term pain. In this blog post I explore the revolution that has occurred in pain science, and the role of the Alexander Technique in resolving pain: julia-woodman.co.uk/2024/10/28/l...
With the Alexander Technique you can be more present, more of the time, and everyday - for all your life...read more: julia-woodman.co.uk/blog/
January 24, 2025 at 4:12 PM
With the Alexander Technique you can be more present, more of the time, and everyday - for all your life...read more: julia-woodman.co.uk/blog/
Welcome to Portobello Alexander Technique! Do get in touch if you'd like to discuss how the Alexander Technique could be of help to you. Free initial consultation by phone or Zoom: www.julia-woodman.co.uk
January 20, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Welcome to Portobello Alexander Technique! Do get in touch if you'd like to discuss how the Alexander Technique could be of help to you. Free initial consultation by phone or Zoom: www.julia-woodman.co.uk