ORIGINS AND HISTORY OF THE ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE
The Alexander Technique is the study and practice of the work of Frederick Matthias Alexander – the Australian-born originator of the skill that now popularly bears his name. Mr. Alexander taught his technique in England and the United States until his death in 1955 at the age of 86. Since then, it has impressed physicians, scientists and philosophers with its ability to address, manage and often alleviate a whole host of conditions that cause human suffering – conditions that range from chronic pain to depression and anxiety.
Definition, for who and what for
Typically defined as a psychophysical re-education technique that is associated with improvements in posture.
The technique has also been associated with improvements in breathing, voice, balance, co-ordination, physical resiliency and stamina. Alexander Technique gives us an enhanced ability to clarify our thinking, gain objectivity about ourselves and to break free from unintentional self-imposed limitations, as well as use less effort in our movements, allowing us to feel younger and move more gracefully and efficiently.
It is considered an essential resource in the arts with regards to performance abilities and expressive freedom. And in the physical and cognitive sciences it is fundamental with regards to injury prevention, repetitive stress reduction and physical rehabilitation.
Many times lumbar and cervical pain can be released by learning how to eliminate tension in the affected zone.How
By self-observation and the subtle guidance of the teacher’s hands and verbal instructions we become aware of the way we do daily activities and how they affect our physical and mental health.
Therefore we learn how to stop automatic responses and have free choice at all times.Requirements
It only requires your awareness and comfortable clothing.
To learn the basics, you need a minimum of 10 lessons.