What is The Alexander Technique?
The Alexander Technique is the name given to a very gentle hands-on method of psychophysical re-education developed at the end of the 19th century by Frederick Matthias Alexander. It is used by countless numbers of people all over the world to help deal with stress, back pain, respiratory and vocal problems, and by actors, musicians, dancers, and sportsmen and women to enhance their performance.
Under the guidance of a qualified teacher, the basic principles are easy to understand.
The Alexander Technique is the name given to a very gentle hands-on method of psychophysical re-education developed at the end of the 19th century by Frederick Matthias Alexander. It is used by countless numbers of people all over the world to help deal with stress, back pain, respiratory and vocal problems, and by actors, musicians, dancers, and sportsmen and women to enhance their performance.
Under the guidance of a qualified teacher, the basic principles are easy to understand.
How is it taught?
It is taught through a series of weekly one-to-one lessons over a period of a few months. During the lessons, the teacher will, with verbal instructions and hands-on guidance, show you how to carry out day-to-day activities without generating unnecessary tension, and teach you certain procedures to be carried out at home.
It is taught through a series of weekly one-to-one lessons over a period of a few months. During the lessons, the teacher will, with verbal instructions and hands-on guidance, show you how to carry out day-to-day activities without generating unnecessary tension, and teach you certain procedures to be carried out at home.
Back Pain
Many back pain sufferers turn to the Alexander Technique having already tried various treatments and exercise programmes. A trial run by Southampton and Bristol Universities and published in the British Medical Journal demonstrated high levels of improvement.
Many back pain sufferers turn to the Alexander Technique having already tried various treatments and exercise programmes. A trial run by Southampton and Bristol Universities and published in the British Medical Journal demonstrated high levels of improvement.
"The first major scientific trial of the Alexander technique discovered that after a year's treatment, it could dramatically reduce symptoms." |
About John Hunter
John has over 40 years of experience teaching the Alexander Technique to musicians, actors and the general public. He is a past Chair of the Society of Teachers of the Alexander Technique, an assessor for trainee teachers and current Chair of the Charity for the F Matthias Alexander Technique.
John is a member of the Society of Teachers of the Alexander Technique (STAT), has Professional Indemnity and Public Liability insurance, and an Enhanced DBS Certificate.
John has over 40 years of experience teaching the Alexander Technique to musicians, actors and the general public. He is a past Chair of the Society of Teachers of the Alexander Technique, an assessor for trainee teachers and current Chair of the Charity for the F Matthias Alexander Technique.
John is a member of the Society of Teachers of the Alexander Technique (STAT), has Professional Indemnity and Public Liability insurance, and an Enhanced DBS Certificate.