Alexander Technique​


​In the book "Body Mechanics" written by medical doctors Goldthwait, Brown, Swain and Kuhns, (1952 edition), Chapter 1 "The Problem of Chronic Illness", it states:

"An individual is in the best health only when the body is so used that there is no strain on any of its parts.  This means that, when standing, the body is held fully erect, with no strain on the joints, the bones, the ligaments, the muscles or any other structures.  There should be adequate room for all the viscera, so that their function can be performed normally unless there be some congenital defect."

In a very unique and effective way, the Alexander Technique provides the tools to keep an individual in best health.  It teaches the skill to observe and handle yourself with more ease and wisdom.  By studying with a teacher, you can better understand the unconscious attitudes in the way you move, think and carry yourself, and how these attitudes and believes directly influence the way you feel and act.  Your health is directly linked to the way you use yourself, and you can change it if you want.


​Relief and Prevention​


​Clinical studies have shown that the technique improves breathing capacity and posture and can be a long term relief for those who are suffering from a variety of neurological and musculo-skeletal
​problems, including:

  • neck and back pain
  • traumatic and repetitive strain injuries
  • chronic pain and arthritis
  • breathing and coordination disorders
  • stress related disorders and migraines
  • painful joints and bones
  • depression and anxiety

Preventing further misuse due to poor postural habits is an ultimate skill you will learn when taking lessons.
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​Chronic Pain Management​


Injury or the effect of stress can lead to chronic pain.  The body usually adapts very well to changes and often we are unable to tell if the pain is due to an injury or the effect of stressful habitual behavior.  Lessons in the technique can lead to the understanding of the cause of chronic pain.  Read more...
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​Stress Management​ 

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Powerful principles for self-care taught in the Alexander Technique help us gain conscious balance and inner poise.  They are tools to calm our overtaxed senses and support a healthy upright posture, which ensures free flowing movements, relaxation, stress release and poise in all daily activities.   For more click here.
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​Individual Self Care​


The Alexander Technique encourages self-awareness and self-reliance on all levels.  Learning to take care of yourself is one of the best gifts you can give to yourself and your family!

Living with good use of body and mind could be described as doing everything with a minimum muscular effort for a maximum effect.  All we need is a special guided awareness taught in Alexander lessons.  When body and mind are synchronized, living becomes more pleasurable.
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British ​Back Pain Study​


​Randomized Controlled Trial of Alexander Technique Lessons, Exercise, and Massage (ATEAM) for Chronic and Recurrent Back Pain.  Little P et al (2008). British Medical Journal 337:a884.  
In this study, 579 subjects with chronic and recurrent back pain were randomized to receive massage, six Alexander Technique lessons, 24 Alexander Technique lessons, or no intervention. In addition, half of the subjects were encouraged to walk regularly. A year later, the group with no intervention had 21 days of pain per month. The group with massage had 14 days of pain per month. The group with six Alexander Technique lessons reported 11 days of pain per month, and the group with 24 Alexander Technique lessons reported three days of pain per month. There were no adverse effects.

Click here to download the BMJ study (pdf). Below is a two part video about the study.
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