Think in a new direction
Simple, practical and effective, the F.M. Alexander Technique has proved its worth for over 100 years as a self-help method to resolve unnecessary tension in daily life and to allow natural functioning. The Technique encourages your underlying postural support mechanisms to carry you more effectively. In this way the Technique is continuous and not merely intermittent in its beneficial influence.
In the practical processes of the Alexander Technique unconscious tensions disappear. You become taller, more upright, more balanced. You gain more confidence and self awareness. Your breathing and circulation flow more freely. Mobility and life-energy are encouraged. You rediscover your kinaesthetic sense.
You improve your performance in whatever you do. Business people communicate better and give more effective presentations because they present themselves more effectively. Musicians hear it in their playing, singers in the quality of their sound. Sportspeople gain greater awareness of how to get more out of their activities. Anyone can improve the way they carry out any activity.
People who are unwell gain a method of self-recovery. Doctors are aware that people get better, faster if they can have some mastery over their conditions and often refer patients to have a course of lessons. By improving how they move and use themselves in everyday activities people find that many body difficulties and pains are overcome. The Alexander Technique is a re-educational system that has many therapeutic effects . It is often successfully used to combat stress.
Under the direction of guiding and gentle hands, and with observation and explanation from the Alexander teacher, you find the opportunity to stop habits, become more aware and discover poise. As you learn to support your qualities and strengths these then become integrated into your daily life.