Historic moments

On March 4th, four members of ATVSRG (Alexander Technique Voluntary Self-Regulation Group) visited the offices of the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council in Victoria Street London. It's an interesting part of London for those who know their Alexander history. We walked past the front of the Westminster Cathedral, where FM's 'Ashley Place' used to be - his buildings are now gone, but there remain very similar buildings still standing. The offices were also close to the Army and Navy mansions, now I think a House of Fraser building, where FM used to teach when he first came to London.

Enough of history.

The meeting went very well (it was remarkable for the cordiality between the representatives of the Alexander professional associations) and we agreed that the date for the register to open for Alexander Teachers will be in the Autumn.

This was the first of several key recent events which have resulted in a new spirit of energetic cooperation between the professional associations. The period of Shock and Awe is over, the period of Knock and Ignore is over. We are now in the period of 'Let's get on with it!' It's a refreshing change but somewhat disconcerting (Do I have to stop being paranoid?) after having to spend eight years defending our position.