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The Alexander Technique
The Alexander Technique has been used by people of all ages and professions. Furthermore used by people suffering from back and neck pain, Scoliosis, spinal stenosis, in addition to other physical limitations. Taught throughout the world in private and group classes, this technique is namely a required study in certain curricula at prestigious schools and universities.
About
Alexander Technique will teach you a unique process of mind and body self-observation. As a result, you will be able to easily and effectively modify your muscular responses to create freedom and ease of movement. For example, you will achieve greater mobility, comfort, and confidence in movement. Awareness and re-education of your postural habits will invite a path to a well-balanced ease in the body. Australian born F.M. Alexander (1869-1955) became a successful actor throughout England and Australia in the early 1900’s. At the peak of his popularity, he developed a chronic case of hoarseness and laryngitis consequently doctors were unable to find a physiological cause. After years of meticulous observation and experimentation, he cured his vocal problems and evolved a method that profoundly changed peoples’ lives.
Benefits
The Alexander Technique recognized as one of the most effective ways of changing habitual patterns of movement, posture, and function. It helps alleviate pain and weakness, resulting in improved pain management for chronic disabilities, and enhanced rehabilitation following surgery or injury. As you advance in the Alexander Technique, you will become aware of your movement habits and choices. You will discover how to guide yourself through thought and application therefore achieving balance, freedom of movement, and ease. This awareness and re-education invite self-discovery and leads the way to an improved lifestyle.
What to Expect as a Student
Gentle hand-on guidance and verbal instructions are given to help students gain proficiency in basic movements. In each lesson, we will explore habits in everyday activities for example standing, walking, climbing, and sitting. A lesson consists of several different parts and will be designed according to your needs. Students will be asked to lie fully clothed on a table to help integrate the concept of “not-pulling down” and depending on your needs, an awareness of your movement in everyday activity.
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We can tailor our study in addition to the awareness of your habits. For example playing the piano to working towards a triathlon, from singing to working at a computer – Alexander Technique is perfect for anyone. Private lessons at the Strength in Balance studio are 45 to 60 minutes in length. In addition, we recommend taking 10 lesson’s close together to integrate and empower the student’s new learning patterns. Improvement in this method relies on the student’s active participation.