Category Archives: Semi Supine

Conscious Slobbing

Posted on May 30, 2020 by kirsten harris

I love a good turn of phrase and a friend came out with this one last week, slightly regretfully, in that he felt he hadn’t done enough during lockdown. ‘Thats brilliant! Conscious slobbing, I love it! That is enough. Thats … Continue reading →

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Injury, The Pentagram and The Alexander Technique

Posted on October 15, 2019 by kirsten harris

Points of Balance by Kirsten Harris Continue reading →

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The Encyclopaedia of Ease – W – Z

Posted on July 5, 2019 by kirsten harris

And lastly, W,X,Y,Z – and you may be asking why? I’m asking myself that too. Why have I spent two weeks writing an Encyclopaedia of Ease? I don’t really know, apart from the fact that I’ve enjoyed it and it’s … Continue reading →

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The Encyclopaedia of Ease A – E

Posted on June 24, 2019 by kirsten harris

Do you know your a, b, c’ease? Welcome to the Encyclopaedia of Ease… A Anatomease – An easier way to live in your body by knowing the bones and joints and having a clear understanding of how you co-ordinate and … Continue reading →

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The Magic is Now!

Posted on June 22, 2019 by kirsten harris

Every moment in every place in every country, every being has access to a portal to the magic kingdom (or magic queendom, if you prefer!) There is no other place in which to find magic apart from right here, or there, … Continue reading →

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Enjoy A Breather

Posted on February 23, 2019 by kirsten harris

I am interested in how language changes things. I have been thinking about this in relationship to resistance and time. I noticed recently a feeling of resistance to appointments. Instead of feeling flaky and dragging my heels, I have been wondering … Continue reading →

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You’ve Got It Already!

Posted on February 3, 2019 by kirsten harris

‘Unhelpful Thinking Habits!’ Cartoon by Kirsten Harris   Whatever this ‘thing’ is that Alexander Technique teachers get so passionate about and want to teach you – you’ve got it already!  You know IT! This is the premise that I work … Continue reading →

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Please Your Self!

Posted on December 23, 2018 by kirsten harris

Cartoon ‘Zoned and Boned’ by Kirsten Harris   Please Your Self!    ‘Oh just please your self!’  Have you ever had that said to you in anger or annoyance, or in judgement of your behaviour? Or perhaps you’ve said it … Continue reading →

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Ki – How I Discovered Alexander Technique

Posted on September 18, 2017 by kirsten harris

Ki   Here’s a girl, nick-name Ki Yup, a verse, all about me A teenager who slumped and slouched Growled and groaned, and then BIG OUCH! My back packed up, could take no more Age 24, in pain on the … Continue reading →

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Mind the Gap!

Posted on July 17, 2017 by kirsten harris

Mind the gap! What does that mean to you?   I have been thinking about the gap, that space between one phase and another. A place to fall or a place to float? Actors call it ‘resting’ or ‘taking time … Continue reading →

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Horse Ease – Geeks, Gals and Gee Gee’s

Posted on February 10, 2017 by kirsten harris

I am in heaven …   I am teaching Horse Ease – Lessons in the Alexander Technique to a group of gals who are passionate about horses and self knowledge.   Last night in our class I confessed to being … Continue reading →

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The Naughty Step!

Posted on January 18, 2017 by kirsten harris

  I had to share this insight from a teenager …..   Yesterday, during a constructive rest session requested by one of the teenage boys at the high school where I teach Alexander Technique, 17 year old Harry quipped-   … Continue reading →

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STOPPING – The Most Magical Gift of All!

Posted on December 18, 2016 by kirsten harris

Do you know how to rest constructively? To stop, once a day, and give yourself the best gift of all?   To simply, quickly and effectively LET GO for a short period of time, so that you can bounce back … Continue reading →

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Fancy That!

Posted on November 4, 2016 by kirsten harris

Fancy That! by Kirsten Harris   ‘When I say ‘I’m tired!’ I feel rather flat But if I say ‘I’ve energy’ I do have! Fancy that!’         ‘Gently purring, resting easy Neck a free releasing muscle stream … Continue reading →

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Semi Supine – Quite Simply Divine!

Posted on October 26, 2016 by kirsten harris

Semi Supine – Quite Simply Divine by Kirsten Harris   Taking the time To lie in semi supine Is good for the spine And helps me feel fine   17 minutes of time On the floor is sublime Let go … Continue reading →

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HELP! I’m a phone addict!

Posted on October 19, 2016 by kirsten harris

  HELP! I’m a phone addict! by Kirsten Harris   Calling mobile addicts anonymous…… I am an addict! It’s my phone – it’s got a hold of me, and I can’t let it go!   Is it just me? I … Continue reading →

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I Feel Like I am Floating

Posted on July 14, 2016 by kirsten harris

  Taking the time To lie in semi supine Is good for my spine And helps me feel fine   17 minutes of time On the floor is sublime Let go to align My bodies design   Think into my … Continue reading →

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