Alexander Technique Basics

Is there any part of your life where you feel stuck? Maybe chronic pain prevents you from doing the activities you love, you have hit a roadblock in your career, or you want to rise to the next level in artistic performance. With the Alexander technique, take a journey of self discovery to find a greater sense of well-being and freedom. 

Developed over the last 100 years, the Alexander Technique is an educational practice that helps you move and think with greater awareness in all your daily activities. With our scientifically proven method, a skilled practitioner will guide you in learning to pause, observe yourself, and make conscious choices that support your well-being. You will learn how to gently reduce unwanted tension and release habits that no longer serve you. We will teach you how to sense the support of your chair, the floor beneath your feet, and the space in the room. This awareness will serve you as a foundation for maintaining balance and moving with ease.

The Alexander Technique offers a powerful set of self-care tools that can complement other treatments and therapies. By awakening the mind-body connection, Alexander training leads to better posture, balance, and coordination. 

Who Studies the Alexander Technique

The Alexander Technique is for anyone seeking greater ease, balance, and awareness in their daily lives. It can benefit individuals from all walks of life, including:

  • People with back pain, neck strain, and other chronic pain 

  • Performing artists like musicians, actors, and dancers 

  • Anyone experiencing stress and anxiety

  • Athletes and people who regularly exercise

  • Office workers and those who work long hours at a computer

  • People with medical conditions like Parkinson's disease or repetitive strain injuries

  • Curious learners and creative people

Benefits

  • Relieve Pain: Alleviate pain and discomfort from injuries, headaches, or chronic conditions

  • Reduce Stress and Anxiety: Learn to manage stress more effectively and cultivate a sense of calm

  • Improve Posture and Balance: Achieve better coordination in your daily movements to reduce fatigue and prevent falls

  • Refine Breathing and Speaking: Learn to breathe naturally and reduce vocal strain

  • Enhance Mental Clarity: Increase your focus and mental sharpness

  • Boost Confidence and Presence: Develop a more confident and poised demeanor

  • Tap into Your Creativity: Find your authentic voice and freedom in performance

After a lesson, many students report feeling lighter, more alert, and more peaceful. With further study, you may develop a greater capacity to meet challenging circumstances with calmness and resilience. You may begin to let go of old beliefs and habitual reactions, allowing you to experience a newfound sense of freedom and agency in your life.

How it Works


Alexander teachers create a safe, tailored learning environment and approach you as a unique human being. 

We work with you collaboratively through verbal instruction and gentle hands-on touch to develop deeper sensory awareness and improve your coordination. In the course of a lesson or class, a teacher may use anatomical models, body mapping, discussion, and experiential play to convey important principles. It can lead to lasting changes in how you react to pain, injury, stress, and other stimuli in your environment.

We don’t offer quick fixes. The technique helps you to explore new experiences with curiosity and joy. We empower you to continue learning and exploring with curiosity long after your last lesson.

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