Alexander Technique
Key principles
Source: NHS
In this topic (11)
The main principles of the Alexander technique are:
- "how you move, sit and stand affects how well you function"
- "the relationship of the head, neck and spine is fundamental to your ability to function optimally"
- "becoming more mindful of the way you go about your daily activities is necessary to make changes and gain benefit"
- "the mind and body work together intimately as one, each constantly influencing the other"
Teachers of the technique say that conditions such as backache and other sorts of long-term pain are often the result of misusing your body over a long period of time, such asmoving inefficiently and standing or sitting with your weight unevenly distributed.
The aim of the Alexander technique is to help you "unlearn" these bad habits and achieve a balanced, more naturally aligned body.
Articles for Alexander Technique
Availability and regulation
Alexander technique lessons aremostly available privately.Each lesson usually costs around 35-50. However, in recent years some NHS trusts have started to offer Alexander technique lessons as part of
Availability and regulation
Alexander technique lessons aremostly available privately.Each lesson usually costs around 35-50. However, in recent years some NHS trusts have started to offer Alexander technique lessons as part of
Does it work?
Proponents of the Alexander technique often claim it can help people with a wide range of health conditions. Some of these claims are supported by scientific evidence, but some have not yet been prope
Does it work?
Proponents of the Alexander technique often claim it can help people with a wide range of health conditions. Some of these claims are supported by scientific evidence, but some have not yet been prope
Introduction
The Alexander technique teaches improved posture and movement, which is believed to help reduce and prevent problems caused by unhelpful habits.
Key principles
The main principles of the Alexander technique are: "how you move, sit and stand affects how well you function" "the relationship of the head, neck and spine is fundamental to your ability to funct
Key principles
The main principles of the Alexander technique are: "how you move, sit and stand affects how well you function" "the relationship of the head, neck and spine is fundamental to your ability to funct
Learning the Alexander technique
The Alexander technique is taught by a qualified teacher (see Finding a teacher below for information about training)in one-to-one lessons. Lessons often take place in a studio, clinic or the teache
Learning the Alexander technique
The Alexander technique is taught by a qualified teacher (see Finding a teacher below for information about training)in one-to-one lessons. Lessons often take place in a studio, clinic or the teache
Risks and limitations
For most people, Alexander technique lessons are safe and pose no health risks. No manipulation of your body is involved, just gentle touch. However, the technique may not be suitable for certain peo
Risks and limitations
For most people, Alexander technique lessons are safe and pose no health risks. No manipulation of your body is involved, just gentle touch. However, the technique may not be suitable for certain peo
