How Alexander Technique can help...

 

The Musculo-Skeletal system: medical conditions, e.g. scoliosis; whiplash; RSI – for symptom reduction and management; everyday aches and pains, e.g. back pain, stiff neck, frozen shoulder, headache; pain prevention

 

People who frequently benefit include: office workers, professional drivers, health care workers, expectant mothers, people who need highly skilled finger control (surgeons, dentists, craftspeople). The AT has been used successfully in corporate health programmes, such as ICI, The Guardian, BBC, Chanel, Hewlett Packard, The British Library.

 

Voice and Breathing: For example, voice loss, hoarseness, asthma, shortness of breath, problems with being heard. People who frequently benefit include: teachers, lecturers, singers, salespeople, business people, presenters, preachers, politicians, actors

 

Mental Health and Wellbeing: As we learn to release physical tension and holding patterns associated with stress and other emotional problems we can:

 

- Gain better insight into the bigger picture of our problems

- Prevent stress developing into more serious conditions such as depression

- Manage symptoms of existing mental illness better

- Improve problem solving ability and creative thinking

 

Enhancing Performance: The AT has a long-established place in performing arts training. Amateurs and professionals alike can benefit. It helps sportspeople and performers of all kinds:

 

- Increase their personal presence

- Manage performance anxiety

- Maximise ergonomic movement and stamina

- Prevent injuries and promote longer careers

- Derive greater enjoyment from performing