creative transformation

Performers

Julie — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 23:41:29 +0000

The Alexander Technique can help us to become aware of balance, posture and co-ordination while performing everyday actions. This brings into consciousness tensions throughout our body that have previously gone unnoticed, and it is these tensions which are very often the root cause of many common ailments. This is exactly what Frederick Matthias Alexander, the originator of the Technique, discovered when trying to get to the bottom of his own voice-related problem.

When applying the Alexander Technique you will learn how to release unnecessary muscle tension. As most of this tension has built up very gradually over a number of years you are unlikely to be award that it is even there at all. You will also learn new ways of moving while carrying out everyday actions which cause far less strain on the body, and discover ways of sitting, standing and walking that put less strain on the bones, joints and muscles, thus making your body work more efficiently.

In fact, many people who practice the Technique experience a general feeling of lightness throughout their bodies and even describe the sensation as being like ‘walking on air’. Since our physical state directly affects both out mental and emotional well-being, people often say that they feel much calmer and happier even after just a few Alexander lessons. This often results in less domestic tension and a greater ability to cope with life in general.

Children

Julie — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 23:35:04 +0000

The Alexander Technique is not so much something you learn as something you unlearn. It is a method of releasing unwanted muscular tension throughout your body which has accumulated over many years of stressful living. This excess tension often starts in childhood and, if left unchecked, can give rise in later life to common ailments such as arthritis, neck and back pain, migraines, hypertension, sciatica, insomnia and even depression.

Vast amounts of money are being spent on the treatment of these illnesses (to say nothing of the pain and discomfort that is endured by the sufferer), yet the number of patients continues to increase. With the right education, however, many people could be helped to understand the causes of their problems and be taught to help themselves, so that their aches and pains may either be relieved or avoided altogether.

Pregnant women

Julie — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 23:28:59 +0000

The Alexander Technique is a method that works to change (movement) habits in our everyday activities. It is a simple and practical method for improving ease and freedom of movement, balance, support and coordination. The technique teaches the use of the appropriate amount of effort for a particular activity, giving you more energy for all your activities. It is not a series of treatments or exercises, but rather a reeducation of the mind and body. The Alexander Technique is a method which helps a person discover a new balance in the body by releasing unnecessary tension. It can be applied to sitting, lying down, standing, walking, lifting, and other daily activities.

Computer users

Julie — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 23:19:53 +0000

Keeping the dream alive

Julie — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 23:11:14 +0000

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Communication

Julie — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 23:07:40 +0000

Relationship networks

Julie — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 23:03:01 +0000

When it goes wrong

Julie — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 22:56:03 +0000

Undoing bad habits

Julie — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 22:15:22 +0000

Habits such as stooping, slouching, general stiffening inevitably put us off balance and increases pressure on our joints and insides. This can lead to internal disorders relating to digestion, circulation and breathing.

Good poise is our birthright and does not require any special aptitude or skill.

Our natural instinct can be revived by means of the Alexander Technique as the principles are based on nature and how we should ideally be. Improving our poise can help our self confidence, our ability to concentrate, as well as our vitality, flexibility and athleticism.

Be better at what you most enjoy

Julie — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 21:44:40 +0000

The Alexander Technique is a unique tool in that its principles may be applied to a specific activity, such as running, gardening, playing an instrument or working at the computer, but equally well to one’s broad approach to life – be that relationships, spirituality, response to stress or bringing up children. Bring your interests and desires and we will see how the Alexander Technique can apply to your personal situation.