Shelagh Aitken

Shelagh Aitken Teacher of the Alexander Technique		A technique for living

Home About Shelagh Workshops A Typical Lesson Writings Alexander Technique Benefits Frequently Asked Questions Favourite Links Spend a bank holiday weekend exploring AT in France Book a lesson in St John’s Wood or in Moorgate Need a nice, easy next step? Sign up for my newsletter, written when inspiration strikes.	Shelagh Aitken teaches the Alexander Technique in St. John's Wood and in Central London. The Alexander Technique makes conscious, selective, and effective what takes place unconsciously and more or less haphazardly in daily life. Pedro de Alcantara, Indirect Procedures Most of us work harder at everything we do than we need to, without noticing. When we’re tired or under stress, counterproductive habits are exaggerated. It is easier to see bad habits in others than in ourselves. And even if we do recognise our own bad habits, it is very hard to see in ourselves where to begin to make changes. An Alexander teacher helps you look at your own habits and their effects. work especially at the computer chores/everyday activities – driving, cooking or cleaning playing sports and games performing on stage As Aristotle said, ‘We are what we repeatedly do’. Your improvement is in your own hands. So you’ve got this far: you’ve read a bit about the Alexander Technique, and decided it sounds interesting. What now? You can spend a bank holiday weekend exploring AT in France You can book a lesson in St John’s Wood or in Holborn Need a nice, easy next step? Sign up for my newsletter. As I lay peacefully on the floor just now, I thought, 'AT sure beats muscle relaxants,' which is how I used to cope with the knots in my back. I even had a massage this afternoon (very nice it was) but I was back in knots after a few hours. 10 minutes on the floor and I am good to go. Claire (harpsichord technician and Shelagh's student)

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