Integrative Alexander Technique with Crispin Spaeth

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I spent a long time in dance feeling like I didn’t quite fit. (My first career was as a contemporary dance choreographer...
04/21/2026

I spent a long time in dance feeling like I didn’t quite fit. (My first career was as a contemporary dance choreographer, and I led a company here in Seattle for almost 20 years.)

I could do it. I was good at it.

But something about it didn’t land.

It wasn’t until later in a completely different context, that things started to make sense.

I found a way to bring more of myself into it.

That changed how I understood movement.

And over time, how I understood thinking, creativity and communication too.

Some of that path and what I’ve carried forward into the work I do now is in the slides.

Have you ever had something only start to make sense when you approached it from a completely different angle?

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What are you doing right now to increase staff loyalty?I know a lot of business owners who are doing all the “right” thi...
04/21/2026

What are you doing right now to increase staff loyalty?

I know a lot of business owners who are doing all the “right” things.

They’re offering perks.

They’re trying to support their team.

They’re investing where they can.

And still, something feels OFF.

The team isn’t as engaged as they’d like.

Things feel a bit inconsistent.

Customer interactions vary depending on the day.

Most of the time, it’s not about what’s being offered.

It’s about what’s being experienced.

When people feel like they matter, you SEE it.

And when they don’t, they go into task mode.

Head down.

Get through it.

Move on to the next thing.
That shows up in your Customer Experience every single day.

This is the kind of work we spend time on inside the Power of People Academy.

If you’re working like the dickens trying to build a team that feels engaged, confident and consistent, take a look at Power of People or email info@kaizen.zone to book a complimentary discovery call.

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Is your body a bit of a trickster?In the sense that what you feel isn’t always the full picture.There are moments when s...
04/17/2026

Is your body a bit of a trickster?

In the sense that what you feel isn’t always the full picture.

There are moments when something new can feel completely off.

Too far. Too much. Not quite right.

Even when, objectively, the change is quite small.

Our systems get very familiar with what’s “usual.”

They organize around it and trust it.

So when something different comes along, it can set off a kind of internal alarm because it doesn’t match the pattern yet.

That’s where things can get confusing.

Because the familiar can feel right…and the unfamiliar can feel wrong.

Even when the opposite might be true.

In my experience, it’s not about ignoring what you feel but about getting a little more curious about it.

Checking it from another angle and seeing what holds up.

That’s something we explore in this work.

Because your body has a lot to say and sometimes it helps to give that information a bit more context.

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ALT Caption: Crispin speaking about how the body can sometimes misinterpret new sensations and how awareness can help distinguish between what feels unfamiliar and what is actually happening.

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04/15/2026

“Too much in your head” is something I hear often.

It usually gets framed as a thinking problem.

But quite often, it shows up physically.

It can start to feel like everything is happening “up here,” while the rest of you fades into the background.

Thinking too much isn’t usually the issue.

It’s often how you’re moving, or not moving, while you’re thinking.

When there’s even a little a bit more connection through the whole system, thinking doesn’t have to carry quite so much on its own.

And things can feel clearer, without trying harder.

That’s something we explore in this work.

If this idea feels familiar, it might be worth taking a closer look at how you’re organizing yourself while you think.

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ALT Caption: Crispin speaking to camera about the experience of feeling “too much in your head,” demonstrating how awareness of the body and posture can help reconnect thinking with the rest of the body.

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One of my favorite studio mugs...“The mind-body problem.”“Get up.”“No.”Are you feeling the call of Spring? Time to cast ...
04/13/2026

One of my favorite studio mugs...

“The mind-body problem.”

“Get up.”

“No.”

Are you feeling the call of Spring? Time to cast off the sluggishness of Winter? But first you have to get off the (real or metaphorical) couch?

Many of us are moving into a time of increased activity. Gardening. Sports. Marching in the streets.

Between seasons, things might start to feel more challenging. Maybe you’re hearing more “oofs” come out of your mouth than you remember.

As you get moving, be kind to yourself. Check in with what you’re asking yourself to do and see if you might need a new strategy.

That’s the kind of thing we explore in this work using Integrative Alexander Technique, not what you’re doing, but how you’re doing it.

If something’s been feeling harder than it needs to be, it might be worth a closer look.

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Alt caption: Crispin holding a mug that reads “The mind-body problem,” with a cartoon showing “Get up” and “No.”

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It’s interesting how much we rely on an idea of how we’re put together.It’s not something we consciously chose but somet...
04/10/2026

It’s interesting how much we rely on an idea of how we’re put together.

It’s not something we consciously chose but something we picked up along the way.

And then we move from that.

Sometimes those ideas are helpful and sometimes, they’re a bit off.

But either way, they tend to show up in how we sit, stand and respond to effort.

Learning a bit of anatomy is like updating the picture you’re working from and when that picture changes, movement often changes with it.

Not by trying harder but by making a bit more sense.

That’s something we explore in Integrative Alexander Technique, in sessions in Seattle and online.

If you’re curious to look a bit closer at how you’re working, you’re very welcome to get in touch or book a free 20-minute inquiry call.

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Join me for the next Drop-In Labs.These sessions are a chance to pause and take a closer look at what’s actually happeni...
04/08/2026

Join me for the next Drop-In Labs.

These sessions are a chance to pause and take a closer look at what’s actually happening and to try something slightly different, with guidance that’s specific to you.

Often it’s not a big change but a small shift that makes something feel easier.

And that tends to carry into the rest of your day.

April sessions:
• In-person Lab — April 11 (NE Seattle) (2 spots remaining)

• Online Lab — April 15 (Zoom)

Each session is limited to 5 people, so there’s time and space for individual attention.

If you’ve been meaning to explore this work or return to it, you’re very welcome.

Details and booking link in the comments.

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04/07/2026

There’s a very familiar shape that shows up when people look at their phones.

It often happens without much thought because we’re trying to get closer to what we’re looking at.

Over time, that can add up especially in the neck and shoulders.

A small shift can make a difference.

If you’re noticing tension that keeps coming back, it might be worth taking a closer look at how you’re working.

I explore this with people through Integrative Alexander Technique, I offer sessions in-person in Seattle or online.

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Tax Day tends to get our attention.Deadlines, focus, long hours at the screen.But there’s often another kind of “tax” bu...
04/03/2026

Tax Day tends to get our attention.

Deadlines, focus, long hours at the screen.

But there’s often another kind of “tax” building quietly alongside it.

That’s a bit more leaning in.

Holding in the jaw.

Shoulders doing more than they need to.

Breath getting smaller as concentration increases.

None of it is dramatic but over time, it adds up.

And that’s where this work becomes useful.

In Integrative Alexander Technique, we’re not trying to fix posture or force a better position.

We’re learning to notice when effort starts to build and how to interrupt it, here and there.

Often that’s enough to bring back a bit more ease, clarity and support.

Especially on days when the workload is higher than usual.

If you’re curious how this might support your workday, you’re welcome to get in touch or book a free 20-minute inquiry call.

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04/02/2026

If people are asked to sit still for too long, attention naturally fades because our bodies weren’t designed for that.

Therese and I were talking about this in the context of conferences and corporate events.

Many of us have seen it from the front of the room or from the production side, watching people become more and more uncomfortable as long sessions go on.

Normalizing movement could make a big difference.

When people can move a little, breathe a little and reorganize themselves, they often come back more present and receptive.

Sometimes what supports clearer thinking isn’t more information, it’s a body that can keep up with the mind.

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Shazam has been busy…April Fool’s!Although…it’s not entirely untrue.A lot of this work is simply about noticing what’s a...
04/01/2026

Shazam has been busy…April Fool’s!

Although…it’s not entirely untrue.

A lot of this work is simply about noticing what’s already happening.

The small ways effort creeps in.

The habits that feel normal but aren’t necessarily helpful.

And how quickly things can shift when you don’t try to fix everything at once.

A machine isn’t required but with a bit more awareness and a different way of working with yourself.

That’s what we explore in Integrative Alexander Technique, in sessions in Seattle and online.

If you’re curious to explore your own patterns, you’re very welcome to get in touch or book a free 20-minute inquiry call.

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There’s something in what Chris shares here that I really appreciate.It’s that moment where anxiety starts to shift, not...
03/26/2026

There’s something in what Chris shares here that I really appreciate.

It’s that moment where anxiety starts to shift, not by pushing it away but by relating to it differently.

And how that begins to affect everything else from confidence, creativity and even something as specific as being on stage.

Those kinds of changes don’t come from forcing a result.

They come from small shifts in how someone is organizing themselves, often in ways that aren’t immediately obvious.

It’s always meaningful to witness that process unfold.

This is the kind of work we explore in Integrative Alexander Technique, in sessions in Seattle and online.

If you’re curious to explore this for yourself, you’re very welcome to get in touch or book a free 20-minute inquiry call.

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