What
is the
Alexander
Technique?
The
Alexander Technique
is a method that focuses on the quality of movement, a dynamic sense of balance,
and the efficient use of muscular energy. By identifying and changing habits
that cause stress and fatigue, you can begin to change how you respond and how
you feel. The
side effects of learning the Technique include: less pain, more mobility, and
more energy.
The
Technique can be highly effective for:
People
with chronic pain, such as backache, TMJD (jaw pain), carpal tunnel,
and joint pain
Performing artists and athletes dealing with performance anxiety and the physical demands of their profession
People who are recovering from an injury
People whose jobs require them to sit for long periods of time
What
will happen the
first time we meet?
I
will spend the first part of the lesson finding out more about you. What made
you decide to take a lesson? What do you hope to achieve by taking lessons? What
are your concerns? What questions do you have about the Technique?
I
will use both verbal
communication and hands-on direction
to guide you through a variety of everyday activities (like sitting, breathing,
talking, and walking). As you move through these familiar patterns of movement,
you may become aware of excess tension. Together,
we will find options for movement that do not involve strain. Activities
specific to your lifestyle will also be explored during your lesson.
What
will happen in ongoing lessons?
Future
lessons will focus on some of the same activities, and likely something new.
There will always be time for new activities that you wish to consider. You
could spend
a few weeks
learning to possess more ease in your body and mind, or
a lifetime.
It is important to me that your lessons remain interesting and fun.
The
Alexander Technique is non-manipulative. It is nothing like massage and you will
remain fully clothed. It is not painful because the teacher’s hands are
always gentle. Most
people report feeling more relaxed and more comfortable in their bodies by the
end of the first lesson.
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