What is the Alexander Technique? Who benefits from it?
The Alexander Technique is a gentle way of learning how you can change unhelpful habits of mind and body, and reduce unnecessary muscular effort, in order to improve ease of movement and wellbeing.
People come to my Alexander Technique practice for many reasons. Some of us recognise that our posture is deteriorating as we grow older, and are looking to regain the natural uprightness and lightness of movement that we had as children. Others want to feel less stressed, and cope more calmly with their busy lives. Frequently people are seeking an escape from pain, particularly if they are experiencing neck, back, shoulder or hip problems that are connected with the way they stand, sit and move - often without realising that they are slowly but surely doing themselves harm. During a course of Alexander lessons, the individual becomes more aware of how they tense and tighten. This is the first step on the journey of learning to overcome reactive, habitual limitations in movement and thinking.
Performers can also benefit greatly from the Alexander Technique, and indeed many drama schools and music colleges have Alexander Teachers on their staff. I enjoy working with actors and musicians to help them express themselves with poise and freedom.
The Alexander Technique has been likened to "a painted lunch". In other words, you can't fully appreciate it without actually experiencing it!
People come to my Alexander Technique practice for many reasons. Some of us recognise that our posture is deteriorating as we grow older, and are looking to regain the natural uprightness and lightness of movement that we had as children. Others want to feel less stressed, and cope more calmly with their busy lives. Frequently people are seeking an escape from pain, particularly if they are experiencing neck, back, shoulder or hip problems that are connected with the way they stand, sit and move - often without realising that they are slowly but surely doing themselves harm. During a course of Alexander lessons, the individual becomes more aware of how they tense and tighten. This is the first step on the journey of learning to overcome reactive, habitual limitations in movement and thinking.
Performers can also benefit greatly from the Alexander Technique, and indeed many drama schools and music colleges have Alexander Teachers on their staff. I enjoy working with actors and musicians to help them express themselves with poise and freedom.
The Alexander Technique has been likened to "a painted lunch". In other words, you can't fully appreciate it without actually experiencing it!
