Mary Derbyshire
Welcome To Better Movement
My name is Mary Derbyshire, and I am a movement and fitness coach and certified Alexander Technique teacher. I help people move with greater ease, balance, and confidence so they can reduce pain, improve mobility, and feel more at home in their bodies.
The Alexander Technique is a mindfulness-based approach to movement that teaches you how to move better, think more clearly, and reconnect with the natural coordination of your body.
What Is The Alexander Technique?
A Mindful Way To Move With Greater Ease, Balance, And Freedom
We all know that to improve and maintain health, we should exercise and move more, but what if pain, stiffness, and poor balance prevent you from doing so? How can you move more when everything about you is telling you to move less.
That's where I come in. I can teach you how to move better. When you move better, pain and stiffness go away, and your balance and coordination improve, and you also reduce stress and anxiety. This is a deep body/mind transformation.
I have taught the Alexander Technique for over 30 years, and I am passionate about my teaching.
I have worked with Mary for over 20 years. I came to her because of pain. She got me through knee replacements, back issues, and a number of aging issues. Thank you, Mary
Nancy
I started learning the Alexander Technique to improve my flute playing. I quickly realized I wanted AT in all aspects of my life. Mary has made my music and my life much better.
Mike
Twenty-one years ago, I was diagnosed with PTSD from childhood trauma. People with PTSD are often left with bodies that are in a constant state of alert and overreaction. Mary's gentle and supportive touch quiets my nervous system and allows me to feel safe and secure, transforming hyper-vigilance into a sense of calm. Mary is helping me to teach my body to "lighten up". She is a skilled teacher whose approach, always kind and compassionate, makes this student feel at ease and respected. That is a beautiful gift.
Cece
What To Expect In A Lesson
An Alexander lesson is gentle, practical, and enjoyable. Using hands-on guidance and verbal cues, Mary guides students through basic movements such as sitting, standing, lying down, walking, and breathing.
Each private lesson lasts 45 minutes. Students are encouraged to wear loose-fitting clothes, socks, and a shirt or blouse with sleeves. Mary recommends creating calm space after the lesson so the experience can settle and resonate.
Agility At Any Age
Mary is the author of Agility At Any Age: Discover The Secret To Lifelong Balance, Mobility, And Confidence With The Alexander Technique, a #1 Amazon bestseller designed to help people move better, reduce pain, improve posture, age more gracefully, and feel confident in their bodies again.
The book includes access to 30+ brief guided videos and offers simple, practical tools for improving everyday movement, balance, and quality of life.