Imagine an apple Alexander technique with Michael Ashcroft
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Nov 3, 2025 
In this enlightening discussion, Michael Ashcroft, an Alexander Technique teacher who shifted from a physics career to explore bodymind awareness, dives into the art of open awareness. He explores how the Alexander Technique fosters internal awareness, enabling individuals to notice and disrupt habitual patterns. Michael distinguishes between active non-doing and true non-doing, explaining their impact on self-agency. He also connects AT to meditation, emphasizing how this practice enhances mindfulness and overall presence in daily life.
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From Physics To Alexander Technique
- Michael discovered Alexander Technique after a singing lesson recommendation and a nearby school while working in energy innovation.
- He joined teacher training after transformative early lessons and later became a teacher himself.
Awareness Reveals Hidden Habits
- Alexander Technique trains noticing gaps in awareness so previously invisible habits become visible.
- Maintaining direct consciousness helps you detect habitual patterns that affect you unconsciously.
Living In A Head Simulation
- Michael describes a simulation in the head that can draw attention away from the world into imaginal thinking.
- Alexander teachers help catch zoning-out and guide students to re-establish contact with the world.
