DiscoverEase in Movement - Alexander Technique with Mari Hodges

12/07/2025

Balance in body, mind and society
Find out how Alexander Technique can help you find physical and inner balance.
I'm looking forward to teaching a balance class presented by the Judith Leibowitz Scholarship Fund of the American Society for the Alexander Technique (AmSAT). Choose the amount you donate or get a complementary ticket.
All the proceeds from this class benefit the Judith Leibowitz Scholarship Fund. The JLSF provides scholarship assistance to Black, Indigenous and People of Color training to become teachers of Alexander Technique, contributing to diversity within the Alexander Technique profession and increasing access to this life-changing work!
Register and find out more at

We will explore ways in which Alexander Technique helps improve physical balance as well as inner balance, or presence in the here and now.

12/04/2025

Tips for walking in winter and balance class information -

Alexander Technique tips for walking safely and enjoyably in winter and upcoming balance class information

11/16/2025

The path to pain-free music making
This 2-class introductory workshop will help you get and stay on the path to pain-free music making. Nov. 14 and 21 in Missoula, MT.

This introductory workshop will help you get on the path to pain-free music making. Nov. 21 in Missoula, MT.

11/13/2025

Today at the UM Recital Hall. All are welcome. Hosted by American Strings Teschers Association UM chapter. Follow up workshops this Friday and next Friday. Link in bio.

11/11/2025

The Path to Pain-Free Music Making - an Alexander Technique workshop for musicians. 2 classes: Friday Nov 14 & 21. Find out more at https://discoverease.how/discover-ease-in-music-making/ Link in bio

10/30/2025

"You've given me new tools to add to my pain management toolbox. I can help myself in more ways than one in dealing with pain. I feel hopeful and capable. Thank you, Mari!" Rita W., Oct. 2025
The next Back in Motion course starts next Tuesday, Nov. 4 at 1:30 at Greater Good Health. Register at https://discoverease.how/classes/

10/27/2025

Upcoming classes help you find balance, ease & vitality as the cold season approaches. The Back in Motion - Alexander Technique for Back Pain course starts again in November. Other classes include Better Balance, Contemplative Movement and Spring in Your Step! Alexander Technique for Musicians happening soon at University of Montana.

Upcoming classes help you find balance, ease & vitality as the cold season approaches. The Back in Motion - Alexander Technique for Back Pain course starts again in November. Other classes include Better Balance, Contemplative Movement and Spring in Your Step! Alexander Technique for Musicians happe...

10/26/2025

I’ll be teaching the beginner and intermediate tango classes with Mike Eden at Montana Moonlight Studios on Tuesdays November 4 and 18. Join us!

https://www.montanamoonlightstudios.com/pricing

Photo: louistangophoto

10/25/2025

I enjoyed speaking with people about pain at Missoula Aging Services’ Community Table. Learning about pain and shifting your understanding of the problem has been shown to help people with recovery from persistent pain.

Happy National Pasta Day!

Last week, residents in the River Ridge Apartments enjoyed a MAS Community Table meal and talk with Mari Hodges to learn more about "What everyone should know about pain." Mari Hodges says "Pain is normal, but living with pain is not. Living in pain doesn't have to be inevitable, and learning about pain can be a first step to taking charge of your pain." Hodges works as a pain coach and life & movement coach. She is a therapeutic pain specialist and Alexander Technique specialist with a Master of Science in medicine in Pain Management.

Images: (top) MAS Congregate Meal Program Coordinator Tammy Gates introduces the event; (bottom) Hodges shared information and strategies for reducing pain.

10/13/2025

I’m so excited to announce this podcast interview about Alexander Technique and how it can help with chronic pain and compulsive habits by Kristina Dobyns of https://beyondbingeeating.com/. Kristina is so intelligent, insightful and articulate, and has such an attitude of compassion, curiosity and learning, I loved our conversations! Kristina’s work around habit and coaching people with sustainable recovery is really fascinating.
https://youtu.be/RqDqAvwEMy0?si=ooLrr__HWbysHZUO

10/06/2025

It was a fun workshop with musicians, dancers and voice users all finding greater freedom, ease and presence by finding easier and supportive coordination with Alexander Technique. For more information, link in bio.