"Health in living therefore, may be defined as the best possible reaction of the organism to the stimuli of living as manifested in its use and functioning"
(F.M. Alexander)

"Talk about a man's individuality and character : its the way he uses himself."
(Ibid)

Relief and Prevention

Students of the Alexander Technique range widely in both age and profession. Among the reasons for coming to the technique, chronic or recurring pain is probably the most common. Following are some neurological and musculo-skeletal problems that have been relieved or eliminated with lessons.

• Neck and Back Pain
• Repetitive Strain
• Breathing and Coordination Disorders
• Stress and Related Disorders
• Chronic Pain and Arthritis
• Depression and Anxiety

Performance and Professional Development

The Technique has become an integral part of many institutions around the World. It is taught at the Julliard school, New Yord University, Boston University, University of Illinois, the Los Angeles Philharmonic Insitute, San Fransisco Conservatory of Music, The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, and many many more.

Musicians, Actors and Singers study the Technique to improve their performances, prevent unnecessary stresses, improve their personal presence and appearance, and the quality of their breathing and voices. Teachers in these fields have added lessons or training in the technique to their teaching skills with great benefits to their students.

Athletes can improve their strength, flexibility, muscle tone, endurence, and long term health.

Individuals in office settings can increase their comfort and efficiency when spending long hours at a desk or computer. While business professionals benefit from improvements in public speaking and stress management.

Movement educators and students can gain increased awareness of their use in all these activities.

Those Interested in philosophy of psychology find the work's focus on conscious thought, the constance of choice, and the possibilities of change in habits facsinating. Many people who come to the technique with a problem that they want to fix, in the process find a new excitement of learning and changing which they had forgotten existed.

Everyday Wellness

Last but not least, the technique can improve the quality of our everyday life. We can all benefit from learning how to pause and find a place of calm and groundedness from which to approach our daily tasks. Cooking, walking, singing, swimming, caring for children or reading can all be done with less strain or effort and more energy.

The strain which childbearing places on our structure can also be eased with lessons.

• Anna Demongeot
•  | AmSAT Certified Teacher
•  | The Alexander Technique
  
• anna@awarenessinmotion.com
•  | (415) 690-3591
•  | Santa Cruz
•  | California