WHAT HAPPENS IN A session?
Workshops can serve as an excellent introduction to the technique. That said, each person has a unique pattern of habits and tendencies, so guidance and feedback from a qualified teacher is an important part of the learning process. In order to use the Technique in everyday life, one-on-one instruction is strongly recommended.
Each session lasts between 40 and 50 minutes. Through hands-on as well as verbal guidance, the Alexander teacher leads the student to become more aware of and to undo or redirect unhelpful tension. We usually start with the building blocks of everyday movement – learning to approach simple activities like sitting, standing and bending with more awareness and ease helps familiarize the student with the Alexander process. These everyday movements form the foundation of more complex pursuits - as the student starts to understand how to use the Technique, we can begin to explore things like making music, working at a computer, yoga poses, public speaking, carrying a toddler, etc. The applications are endless, and are often explored together in a lesson.
The effect of the sessions is cumulative: over time, the student becomes a more keen and discerning observer of their own habits, and is more able to manage challenges without compromising their overall well-being.
Each session lasts between 40 and 50 minutes. Through hands-on as well as verbal guidance, the Alexander teacher leads the student to become more aware of and to undo or redirect unhelpful tension. We usually start with the building blocks of everyday movement – learning to approach simple activities like sitting, standing and bending with more awareness and ease helps familiarize the student with the Alexander process. These everyday movements form the foundation of more complex pursuits - as the student starts to understand how to use the Technique, we can begin to explore things like making music, working at a computer, yoga poses, public speaking, carrying a toddler, etc. The applications are endless, and are often explored together in a lesson.
The effect of the sessions is cumulative: over time, the student becomes a more keen and discerning observer of their own habits, and is more able to manage challenges without compromising their overall well-being.
"I find the Alexander Technique very helpful in my work. Things happen without you trying. They get to be light and relaxed. You must get an Alexander teacher to show it to you."
-John Cleese, comedian and actor
-John Cleese, comedian and actor
