Many people learn the Alexander Technique for the following reasons:

• Chronic pain relief

• Stress Management

• Improve performance as a dancer, musician, or artist

• Performance Anxiety

• Injury Prevention

• To heal from injury

• Joint surgery: prevent, postpone, or compliment

• Improve quality of life

• Learn more about the use of the mind and body in daily activity

• Self-exploration

Yes.  The Alexander Technique is a proven method for drastically reducing chronic pain by 85% with lasting results.  Please visit the AT for Chronic Pain page to find out more.

The best way to learn the Alexander Technique is through a series of private lessons.  Similar to private music lessons, Alexander Technique lessons are a one-on-one experience where you receive specialized attention to address your specific needs.  A series of weekly lessons is recommended to learn the principles of the technique.  You may also attend an informative meeting, lecture/demonstration, or group class to learn more about the Alexander Technique.  These are great ways to introduce yourself to the technique before committing to private lessons. 

In a private lesson you will receive hands-on and verbal instruction from the teacher to help guide you through simple movements such as sitting and standing.  The teacher will help you to become aware of harmful patterns of movement that cause pain.  By applying the principles of the Alexander Technique, you will be able to rid yourself of these bad habits, and begin living with ease.  In a lesson you will explore the Alexander Technique through:

• Table work
• Chair work
• Movement exploration through activity 

• Primary Control = The delicate relationship of the head, neck, and back.  With proper use, the head is delicately balanced on top of a lengthening spine.
• Downward Pull = The distortion of our primary control.  Head is pulled off balance and the spine is compressed.  This can lead to many physical problems.
• Awareness = Unconscious habits in movement can greatly have an effect on our well-being.  The Alexander Technique teacher is trained to help you become aware of these habits in order to facilitate change in movement.
• Inhibition and Direction = The way we think affects our physical body.  Inhibition and Direction are mental (cognitive) skills that you will learn in lessons to stop unwanted habits and gain perception of your body in space.

No.  The Alexander Technique is not a treatment or passive therapy.  It is considered an educational method to promote psycho-physical (mind-body) well being.  As a certified Alexander Technique teacher, I will provide you with the tools and skills necessary to promote conscious change in yourself.  As an Alexander Technique student, you will play an active role in learning the principles of the technique so that you may apply them to your daily life.  

Everybody!  The Alexander Technique teaches you how to do what you do with ease.  Therefore, it is beneficial for office workers, performing artists, dentists, althetes...you name it!

Yes.  There is an excellent video produced by Frederick Lacy that covers why people need the AT, how it was developed, and what doctors and neuroscientists are saying about the AT. 

View Alexander Technique Video