Alexander Technique

WHAT IS THE ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE?

Central to teaching of the Alexander Technique, are an effective use of the self and a complete re-education of posture. This is brought about through gentle manual guidance and trained observation, in turn leading to enhanced mental and physical vitality. The Alexander technique can improve co-ordination in any human activity, and its benefits have been clearly established in business, music sport and drama.

WHAT CAN THE ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE DO FOR YOU?

Since 1894 this technique had helped people from a variety of backgrounds to use their bodies better than they normally could. The technique’s success is based on its ability to identify and redress habitual misuse of the body. Habits that feel normal to us can directly cause back pain, neck and shoulder tension, breathing disorders, stress related illnesses and general fatigue.

HOW IS THE ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE DIFFERENT?

The Alexander Technique can be applied anywhere and at any time, particularly so since it teaches users to notice dysfunction in themselves, and to remedy it. All Alexander Technique teachers have completed a three-year, full time training course and have reached a standard approved by the Society of Teachers of the Alexander Technique. Furthermore, the Alexander technique has been recognised by the medical profession for over a century as an effective holistic approach to improve personal health.

GETTING STARTED

The most convenient way to experience how the Alexander Technique can help you is to start taking lessons once a week for a month and take it from there. No special equipment is required and you can keep your normal clothes on. Initial lessons are one hour and subsequent lessons last 30 minutes.

MEDICAL APPLICATION OF THE ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE

The technique is primarily educational in nature, but learning and applying it has therapeutic benefits and preventative consequences for the health of the individual. In particular, patients with the following conditions will benefit from applying the technique:

Backache, neck ache, where posture is a factor
High blood pressure
Asthma, hyperventilation, anxiety states (including performance anxiety)
Functional disorders
Osteo-Arthritis
Temporo-mandibular joint syndrome
Scoliosis, Spondylosis
Migraine, tension headaches
Cerebal Palsy
Multiple Sclerosis
Parkinsons disease
Rehabilitation after stroke, injury, operation or any other treatment
Prevention of backache in pregnancy
Dystonias
Non-specific regional pain syndrome