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WHY DO IT?

To look and feel better
With the Alexander Technique you can
Attain poise
Experience more vitality
Enjoy freer, easier movement
Feel calmer and more aware.
"I always feel much taller, bouncier, happier, and calmer when I leave a lesson!" KA, teacher

For health and well-being
It is not a therapy but learning the Alexander Technique can help you prevent or alleviate conditions associated with undue tension or poor posture. These include
Difficulties with coordination and movement
Joint and muscle problems
Back and neck pain
Pain and stress management
Breathing disorders
RSI
It can be of particular benefit when support and guidance is needed through out more challenging times of pregnancy, stress, or rehabilitation after illness or injury.
The Parkinson's Disease Society has funded research into the Alexander Technique as has The Medical Research Council and NHS Support for Science.
The British Association for Performing Arts Medicine endorses the value of the Technique, as do many patients' self-help groups, for example The Migraine Trust, The Dyspraxia Trust, The Marfan Association UK, and The Scoliosis Association (UK).
Go to www.stat.org.uk for more information on scientific research.
"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." BW, nurse

To enhance performance
The Alexander Technique improves your breathing, balance, co-ordination and movement.
It is of great benefit to:
Musicians, actors and dancers
FM Alexander began to develop his technique when, as an actor he experienced difficulties with his voice.
The technique is widely taught within Music and Drama establishments throughout the UK and USA.
"My speech therapist recommended The Alexander Technique for my problem with recurrent hoarseness every 6 weeks. Now having lessons I have only become hoarse once in the last 6 months." BP, IT consultant
Athletes, sports people, martial artists, and horse riders.
By improving self-awareness and preventing inappropriate patterns of tension, learning the Technique can help you engage with whatever activity you do in a more enjoyable and effective way.
"I'm a swimming teacher and it helps me to swim in a more meaningful and effortless way." PG
"I'm a pilates teacher and I really do think that the Alexander Technique has improved and complimented my pilates" NW