Why do it? The Benefits of the Alexander Technique

Everybody has their own reasons for learning the Alexander Technique, and there are as many reasons as there are people! However, there are three main areas where the Technique will help you.

General health and well-being

Learning the Alexander Technique will help you to prevent or alleviate conditions associated with poor posture. These include problems with coordination and movement * joint and muscle pain * migraine * neck, back and shoulder pain * breathing problems * stress-related conditions. With it you can enhance rehabilitation after illness or injury and learn coping skills for chronic illness.

The long-term efficacy of the Alexander Technique in treating lower back pain was proved in a large-scale clinical trial in England. The results were published on 19 August 2008 in the British Medical Journal. www.bmj.com

Performance Skills

Learning the Alexander Technique will help you to improve your presentation skills * increase your personal presence * clarify awareness and thought * manage nerves * improve your vocal performance (voicework)* increase stamina * perform with appropriate effort.

Self-Development

Learning the Alexander Technique will lead to a new mindfulness in your everyday life by exploring the ways you think and move.

With the Alexander Technique you can ...

• increase your general well-being and reduce stress
• become calmer and more self-confident
• be alert and focused
• move with ease and grace
• change lifelong habits