Carolyn Simon Alexander Technique Teacher
Carolyn Simon MA MSTAT CNHC
Teacher of the Alexander Technique
London NW11 6ET
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The Alexander Technique - defined at last?

26/12/2015

 
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Christmas party season. "So what do you do?" I am asked.  When I say I teach the Alexander Technique, three responses are possible:
1) The person straightens up - they have heard of the Technique and have a vague idea that it is 'about posture';
2) They look completely blank;
3) They know about the Technique because they have had lessons.
In scenario three, an interesting conversation invariably ensues.  In situations 1) and 2) I am obliged to try and explain what the Alexander Technique is. This is something that I, and many other Alexander Teachers I know, admit to finding difficult.  Hence my delight when I came across the following definition of the Technique.  In 20 years of teaching, I think it is the best short explanation I have read:
"The Alexander Technique is a self-empowering, self-care method that leads to improved muscle tone and general coordination.  Its teaching is centred on avoidance of unnecessary mental and physical tension in everyday activities through increasing calm attention to yourself and your surroundings, with priority being given to poise of the head and the whole spine.  Learning and applying the Technique can ease chronic back pain and may also be helpful for reducing unwanted general muscle tension and stiffness, breathing or vocal problems, anxiety and various stress-related conditions."  Source: Press Release www.alexandertechnique.co.uk

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    Carolyn Simon
    Alexander Technique Teacher
    London NW11

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