Anyone can benefit from the Alexander Technique
The Alexander Technique will benefit anyone whether they are an elite athlete or whether they just wish to live life without the aches and pains that many people suffer and accept as part of life. It is a pity that these techniques are not shown to us all at an early age for I have no doubt that this would alleviate many of the causes of ill health in our communities.
- Greg Chappell Australian test cricketer
(1970 - 1984)
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Most people come to the Alexander Technique for one of three reasons:
For health and well-being
Learning the Alexander Technique can help you to prevent or alleviate conditions associated with undue tension or poor use of your self. These include: many difficulties with coordination and movement; joint & muscle problems; breathing disorders and stress related conditions.
It can enhance rehabilitation after operations, injury or illness and provide support during pregnancy and preparation for childbirth.
It can improve management of stress and pain and provide coping skills for chronic illness and disabilities.
To perform better
Performers can improve stamina, increase clarity of perception, free up spontaneity and manage stage fright.
Sports people can improve flexibilty, timing and efficiency, to be on form more consistently.
With the Alexander Technique you learn to understand the basis of coordination and how to attend to process.
Performing artists and athletes of all standards around the world apply the Alexander Technique to their practice. It is also taught at many performing arts schools and colleges.
For self-development and self-care
The Alexander Technique offers you a method for life-long learning. You can use it to develop self-awareness and self-reliance.
The Technique can add a new dimension of creativity to your life and lead to on-going self-discovery.
In my practice
My students have included lawyers, graphic designers, business people, actors, writers, students, retired people, the homeless, hoteliers, fashion designers, academics, builders, farmers, teachers and dancers. They've ranged in age from 17 to 92.
The Alexander Technique can benefit anyone who's willing to learn how to apply it in their life.
But will it help me?
There's really only one way to find out - try it! Imagine trying to learn what swimming or riding a bike was like by reading about it. There's no substitute for the actual experience.
