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PUPILS' COMMENTS

I always feel much taller, bouncier, happier, and calmer when I leave a lesson!
It makes me take time out in a stressful teaching day to look after my body, and makes me slow down in a good way. KA

I'm a swimming teacher and it helps me to swim in a more meaningful and effortless way, as well as helping me on a personal basis. PG

It gives a few moments of this busy world, to ME.
It helps me to take care of myself and be respectful of my body. I am now more mindful of my posture. DP

I work at a computer for many hours each working day. AT helps me maintain balance and posture, and to gradually unlearn bad habits. (I used to wear holes in my shirts where I would lean on my left elbow all day long.) It also helps me avoid injury when swimming and running. I also appreciate very much the peace and relaxation that an AT lesson brings. ML

People say I look taller than I actually am, and I now look more toned around my middle.
I'm a nurse and now have much less day-to-day tension in my neck, shoulders, and lower back. MP

I like AT because it is deliciously simple and the only thing in my life that I get more out of the less effort I put into it!
I have lessons because it works and without them I find I return more readily to less appropriate ways of moving. AF

However frazzled I feel when I come in I always leave feeling relaxed. SC

Relaxing, rejuvenating, revitalising, and a sense of well-being! KT

It has opened up a new kind of physical awareness in a very positive way. I now get far less neck and shoulder pain. PJ

I have Multiple Sclerosis and AT definitely helps. JC

The biggest benefit has been becoming more aware of my body and the way I move, and how that in turn affects the way I think. I do now actually take the time to stop and think first!
My chronic daily headaches are only occasional now and I'm off all medication.
It has started me on a self-awareness process, which is really fantastic and gives me hope for the future. JD

I've got cerebral palsy and the relaxation is very important to me.
It reminds me that I can stand up straight and lengthen my limbs and myself! CA

For the last 30 years I've had constant lower back pain. I've tried absolutely everything you can think of and this has been the only thing that has helped me.
It feels like my back is like a concertina and the lessons help me to spring apart again! BW

I used to have chronic tennis elbow, which since I started having lessons hasn't re-occurred.
It's become a really important part of my life, not only physically but also psychologically as I see just how the two are linked.
It really helps with stress management. RJ

I had back pain for a very long time, and would not be able to sit in a chair for very long. Now since having lessons I have little back pain and can easily sit for long periods of time. H

I've got osteoporosis and it has helped so much with the pain and with my posture.
I am aware now of how I am moving and sitting and can change it for the better and free a lot of tension in my neck and shoulders.
I am able to walk and stand for considerably longer than I used to a year ago! RH

I don't go to the osteopath now as I've found this to be the only thing that works consistently for neck and shoulder pain. LM