In a nutshell, it's a self-help method for body and mind. Read on if you want to know more....
We are all designed to move with freedom and grace, but unfortunatley our postural habits - the way we sit down, stand up, remain standing or sitting, lie down, pick something off the floor, drive a car, sit at a desk, write or type - are accumulated over our life times and they have become unconscious. The way we operate the machine that is ourselves in everyday activities frequently leads to aches and pains, or worse. Lessons in the Alexander Technique, with hands on contact from the teacher throughout, will give you an awareness of the way you use yourself and show you how to prevent habits such as slouching and stiffening which are impairing the functioning of your systems.
When most people think of "good posture", they see a body held taut and upright. The body does not have to be tense to be upright, and the natural poise that we all had as young children can be rediscovered. We are all designed to move with grace and freedom, but sometimes life gets in the way. Many London office workers are spending countless hours sat at desks in front of computers. This can put strain on the musculo-skeletal system, but the good news is that we can learn how to look after ourselves while going about our daily lives, and change our habits for the better.
Above all it is a preventative technique. You will learn what not to do as opposed to what to do.
The Alexander Technique isn’t Osteopathy or chiropractic, but it does help with back pain. It isn't pilates or yoga and it isn't a form of exercise, but it does strengthen back and core muscles. It isn’t massage, but it is calming and relaxing. It is one of the 50 things you should try before you die. To find out what it can do for you - book a lesson!
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