The Alexander Technique – What is it?
It is the discovery by F. Matthias Alexander of the natural rhythm within the human body which exists in the sensory and motivating nerve circuits. This essential rhythm has become distorted in most people, and such distortion is one of the principle causes of the ill health, depression and distress from which many suffer.
The Alexander Technique – What does it do?
The Technique sets out to re-educate the sensory and motivating nerve circuits of the whole body by means of a series of lessons, during which the teacher allows the pupil to become aware of the correct sensory awareness in how to use the body. This sensory awareness grows stronger until the pupil is able to use the body correctly and to put the body into the best position of advantage in all daily activity so that any lapse into the old habits of misuse can be avoided.
The Alexander Technique – What is its value?
Good health in all its manifestations is priceless, and this technique lays one of the best foundations for good health. If one is mis-using oneself, it must be an advantage to be able to correct this misuse.