How do I learn the Alexander Technique?

There are many ways to learn. You can do what Alexander did and spend many years dedicated to observing yourself by way of mirror. You can read information freely available on the world wide web, or in the many books written on the subject. Or you can find an Alexander Technique Teacher. I find we all need a little help and guidance. Could you learn to play a musical instrument by yourself? Well consider your body as an instrument you would like to play better.

Private Lessons

This is the traditional and most effective way to learn. Everyone is unique - with their own shape, muscle tensions, habits, thoughts, beliefs and emotions. Each lesson takes it's own shape according to the client, or should I say student. Over a course of lessons we will look at how you use your body. From rest through to common day activities and movements - sitting, standing, walking, breathing, singing, dancing, gardening, running, eating, hoovering, thinking, driving, shopping, golfing. . .

FM Alexander would initially see his students daily until a significant change had occurred and then ease out to bi-weekly, fortnightly, etc. and he believed the student to be in conscious control of their whole mechanism. You may feel you have benefited greatly from 10 lessons or  you may decide to follow this path and involve this work as maintaining a healthy life style. This work is all about choice and ultimately the choice is yours.

Lessons are conducted fully clothed. You may be asked to remove your shoes. Please be mindful that movement is often involved so you may wish to wear loose comfortable clothing so as to allow freedom and comfort.

Please ring 087 6503523 to book your first appointment.

Group work

Group work can be a course of classes over weeks or intensive workshops. We start by looking at the body's design, how we use it and then evolve into movement - sitting, standing, walking and breathing. Everyone will experience hands-on and their body in a new place while learning to observe within the group. While every individual is different, some may see similarities in shape or use and functioning  that helps them learn cognitively from another. The group dynamic is an interesting way to learn and ideal for people who are curious about the Alexander Technique. The workshop has become a great time for people to retouch and relearn about their bodies and is sometimes repeated as a retreat.

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