ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE

Alexander Technique

Alexander Technique

The team:

Carol Summers |

Fees:
	£35 for 60 minutes

Alexander Technique aims: improved awareness, objectivity and the connection between body and mind, ease of movement, improved balance, stamina and less muscular tension. Those who practice it often report that it gives them an enhanced ability to clarify their thinking, observations and the ability to choose new responses. Proponents further see the technique as a way to use less effort for movement and thus perform more efficiently, feel easier, look more graceful and free themselves from unintentional self-imposed limitations. Since Alexander Technique is suitable for those at any fitness level, it is also used as remedial movement education to complete recovery and provide pain management. Its principles apply to movement, psychology, creative thinking, learning theory and styles of coaching, training and effective communication for teachers and directors. The technique is regarded by the United Kingdom National Health Service to offer an alternative and complementary management for many medical complaints. A partial list is: back problems, unlearning and avoiding Repetitive Strain Injury , improving ergonomics, stuttering, speech training and voice loss, mobility for those with Parkinson\'s disease , posture or balance problems, or to complete recovery from injury as an adjunct to Physical therapy. It has also helped people control unwanted reactions, phobias and depression.

"The self is the instrument through which we express ourselves" - F M Alexander.

The Alexander Technique improves the way we use ourselves in everyday activities. It can help to manage and reduce chronic back pain, neck and shoulder tension, recurring headaches and excessive tension. Or simply to stand, sit or walk more comfortably, free of strain. With the help of a teacher pupils are able to re-educate their faulty habits, establish good posture and restore their natural sense of poise and freedom. Learning and applying the Technique develops their skills of balance and movement to enable them to restore and enhance the body's natural integration and coordination.