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The Alexander Technique Frederic Mathias Alexander was born in Tasmania in 1869. In his twenties, he became a professional reciter. After almost completely losing his voice, he pioneered a method of improving the 'use' of his body musculature and resolved his vocal problems. He moved to London and established first a teaching practice, then a school, and published four books. Alexander died in 1955 but his Technique lives on through the thousands of people who have chosen to become AT teachers.
The Alexander Technique is a method of re-education though which we learn to use our bodies more effectively - enhancing stamina, health and well being. Lessons will help you take a fresh look at the way activities are performed. As a pupil you will learn to appreciate the practical implications of thought and its effect on muscle activity. A teacher's hands encourage a specific quality of muscle tone, which together with words of instruction, help to release unnecessary tension and allow the body to become better aligned and balanced. After a week of lessons in a supportive, relaxed environment most people will begin to feel a change in overall well-being, poise and balance in life and work. AT is particularly effective for persistent problems, like neck, shoulder and back pain; Repetitive Stress Injury (RSI); and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Even those who don’t feel that they have specific health problems benefit - people return again and again for Alexander lessons because they experience a physical lightness that lets them move more flexibly and with less effort. Photograph of F. M. Alexander © 2005, The Society of Teacher of the Alexander Technique, London. |
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Last updated May 2008 © copyright Shelagh Aitken 2006 - 2008 email Shelagh or ring 020 7722 2996 |
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The
Alexander Technique is not a therapy, a cure, an exercise regime or a
quick fix. It is not about posture, although improved posture is a
beneficial side-effect.