'Introducing The Alexander Technique'
Discover how Alexander Technique
teachers gently and
skillfully bring your head into its best relationship with the top of
your spine...
- Instantly, moving becomes easier and is improved
- Tension in the back and whole body is revealed and removed
- Spectacular improvements in posture take place
- You learn to improve for yourself
- So you live a better life
During a session, a teacher uses
words and gentle, hands-on guidance to give you better coordination.
You are fully clothed, and usually learn whilst lying, sitting and
standing.
How can I learn?
One-on-one is by far the best way to learn. Call me for details of lessons.Why should I take sessions?
Gain a tool to take control of your mind-body response to life! We all know what we “should” be doing, but what we need is a “way” to get there.If you've tried many forms of exercise, chiropractic, meditation, yoga, and not found an answer, maybe it's the very way you are doing these things that's the problem. Alexander Technique is the foundation for restoring basic alignment and poise and allows you to have increased benefit from everything else you do. It's basic; it supports all your other activities.
If you have ergonomic equipment but don't use it well, it won't help you as well as you'd like.
If you exercise but don't have good alignment and use of yourself, you may not be strengthening the areas you're trying to improve.
Alexander Technique is a very gentle way to get a whole mind-body tune-up, so that everything works better. In sessions you learn how to manage how you react to stuff, so you learn to manage and reduce stress and pain.
Is the Alexander Technique like Yoga, Pilates or T'ai Chi?
The Alexander Technique isn't exercise; it is more basic and applicable to all other activities. It helps fine-tune your awareness and coordination and improves balance and alignment. You get more benefit and enjoyment from all other activities, including exercise such as Pilates, Yoga, and T’ai Chi.
Who was F.M. Alexander?
F.M. Alexander (1869 – 1955) was born in Tasmania, and as a young man in Australia, enjoyed success as a Shakespearean actor. Unfortunately, he had trouble with hoarseness and laryngitis, culminating in having to leave what was then a very successful stage career. It took Alexander nine years of self-observation and experimentation, but he eventually discovered the cause of his difficulties, and then worked out a way to deal with it. Alexander discovered that his pattern of movement was compressive and that it was injurious and harmful to his well-being. He figured out the steps to stop this harmful pattern and in its place to allow a return to the natural, expansive, open state of being. And during this time, the problems with his voice cleared up completely. He saw this same harmful pattern evident in most civilized people and began working with actors, singers, and also, a number of doctors who sent their “hopeless cases” to him.In 1904, Alexander moved to England, and his reputation and practice grew rapidly. In 1931 he began the first teacher training course. Alexander continued teaching until his death in 1955. His work has continued uninterrupted for over 100 years and there are now over 2,500 qualified teachers worldwide.
How can I find out if this would be good for me?
Give it a try! This is by far the easiest way to find out. One session often gives you a sense of what's possible, as you find a sense of lightness and ease is within your reach.