SmartBody
  • About Smartbody
    • About Us
    • Schedule
    • FAQ
    • Contact Us
    • Login/Account
  • Pilates
    • Introduction
    • Privates
    • Group Classes
    • Pricing
    • Schedule
    • Courses & Workshops
  • Alexander Technique
    • Introduction
    • Privates
    • Children
    • On Site Workshops
    • Group Workshops
    • Pricing
    • Courses & Workshops
  • Teacher Training
    • Pilates Teacher Certification
    • Participants Portal
  • Blog
  • English
Select Page

What we are trying to do – why it is tricky – an email excerpt

by Patrick Johnson | Dec 23, 2022 | Alexander Technique, Science

Here is an attempt to describe what is going on with Alexander Technique and why it is tricky to learn even though it seems conceptually simple, cut and pasted from an email answer to a student question. We are learning to communicate with parts of the nervous system...
Alexander technique practice audio and videos

Alexander technique practice audio and videos

by Patrick Johnson | Jun 14, 2019 | Alexander Technique, Sport & Performance

Videos and audio for improving posture, reducing tension, sitting and standing well using Alexander Technique. Practicing Alexander technique will reduce harmful habits of tension so that you can stand, sit, and move with more freedom, stability, awareness, and...
Notes from and Alexander technique and Yoga workshop

Notes from and Alexander technique and Yoga workshop

by Patrick Johnson | Jan 23, 2019 | Alexander Technique, Sport & Performance

Here are some notes from a recent workshop about combining Yoga with Alexander technique. Point 1: No right position From an Alexander technique perspective, working on your posture is not so much about achieving the right position but more about how you...
Computer neck (part 4 of 4) – Solving the problem!

Computer neck (part 4 of 4) – Solving the problem!

by Patrick Johnson | Mar 5, 2018 | Alexander Technique, Fitness & Health

The instructions in this blog you will get you started with training yourself not to ‘close down’ in the face of pressure or focused tasks. Instead you can train yourself to stay light and open. In the previous 3 blogs I have discussed the pernicious habit of pulling...
Computer neck (part 3 of 4) – what not to do

Computer neck (part 3 of 4) – what not to do

by Patrick Johnson | Feb 26, 2018 | Alexander Technique, Fitness & Health

What are we to do with these deep postural habits when our jobs involves prolonged sitting and computer work? Are these habits possible to break? The answer is yes, but its not as simple as you might think. As you get better at working on your posture, you will start...
Computer neck (part 2 of 4) – The science

Computer neck (part 2 of 4) – The science

by Patrick Johnson | Feb 20, 2018 | Alexander Technique, Fitness & Health

In this blog I want to tell you how scientific studies have clearly documented this effect, but not given any particular explanation for why we do it or how to avoid it. In the previous blog, I asked to you to notice how you pull you head forward and down for no...
« Older Entries

Category

  • Alexander Technique
  • Fitness & Health
  • Pilates
  • Science
  • Sport & Performance
  • Teacher Training
  • Uncategorized

Subscribe to tne newsletter

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
Follow us
Language:

Contact

How to reach us:
Location: the studio is located at Molenpad 15, on the corner with Prinsengracht

BY TRAMS:
2, 11, and 12 (5 minute walk from the Prinsengracht stop).
5, 7, and 19 (5 minute walk from the Leidseplein stop).

Privacy statement
Terms & Conditions

Powered by TechBear

Copyright All Rights Reserved SmartBody © 2021

Patrick Johnson

Patrick Johnson

Our Alexander technique teacher, Patrick Johnson, is certified by the most rigorous of the training bodies, the Society of Teachers of the Alexander Technique (STAT) as well as the Nederlands Vereniging voor Leraren van de Alexander Teckniek (NeVLAT). He also has a broad experience in dance and sports, currently a teacher of running and improvisational dance and formerly a high level tournament squash player. In addition to teaching private Alexander technique lessons, Patrick teaches both running and anatomy workshops at Smartbody. Patrick has a PhD. in Physics spent many years as a research scientist.

Many people think that they are supposed to go through life feeling stiff and clumsy. In fact, just the opposite is true. We are designed to move with poise and grace. This fact guides my teaching style. My goal is to give my students the tools they need to discover this natural coordination. (Patrick)

I very much recommend Alexander lessons with Patrick to anyone who wants to explore how their body can be more free and easy to live with.

Tim Gordon
Financial Manager