by Mari Hodges | Dec 8, 2025 | English, Posts English
Hello all, happy winter! The phrase “balancing act” comes from the actual circus act performed by tightrope walkers, acrobats and jugglers, and it’s now used to refer to managing different tasks, responsibilities and interests. The cool thing about the phrase...
by Mari Hodges | Sep 10, 2025 | English, Posts English
Hello all! This post was inspired by my suffering watching so many other participants in tango dance classes suffering from standing around as they listen and watch the teachers, but you can use these tips for standing around in your kitchen, in line or anywhere...
by Mari Hodges | Sep 6, 2025 | English, Posts English
“Many people have asked me how, as a teacher, I get people to trust me so quickly and deeply. Being a movement educator, I often use my hands when I work, and because I do not have much time with a person, knowing how to establish almost immediate trust is...
by Mari Hodges | Aug 14, 2025 | Classes, English, Posts English, Uncategorized
Back pain affects almost everybody at some point in life, and sometimes it can really get in the way of enjoying life. Alexander Technique has been shown to help people reduce back pain and get back to activity. And group classes are a fun and economical way to learn...
by Mari Hodges | May 19, 2025 | English, Posts English
I will be teaching a free workshop for care partners of people with long-term care needs in July at the Missoula Public Library. “Partnering with Poise” was originally developed by The Poise Project, a nonprofit, with funding from the Parkinson’s...
by Mari Hodges | Apr 2, 2025 | English, Posts English, Uncategorized
Hello all! On the way to the beach for my first surf lesson, I admitted my fear of the ocean and waves to my surf teacher. He told me, “If you don’t stress and get worked up, you’ll ride the wave.” Well, that was the gist of it anyway. The lesson started on a board...
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