I'm very happy to have been selected to participate this quarter, especially since it is Dr. Conable's last quarter at OSU.

Today we learned about the head and neck. I didn't realize how the skull pivoted on the vertebrae. We were able to see a skeleton model of this which really helped me visualize it.

When working with Dr. Conable, we noticed that I put tension in my body, especially in the head and neck, when I stood up. If your head leads and relaxes, it's almost effortless to stand.

I am excited to see what the future brings and how this course will help me in everyday life, on the podium, and with my violin/viola.

I am very excited about beginning the Alexander Technique course. I am especially excited because my instructor is Dr. Conable, a noted expert and author in AT. Hopefully I will get in, there's high demand and priority is by rank (regardless of undergraduate/graduate status).

In class I noticed that it takes a light touch to make the body expand. Dr. Conable mentioned how most animals expand as they move. As humans, many of us have formed bad habits that produce tension and a contraction of our body when we move. Its important to be open, lengthened, and relaxed.

I also found it neat to see other students improve their posture -- you can really see a big difference!