What Happens In Private Lessons?
Private Alexander lessons are a unique process of kinesthetic self-discovery.
You come as you are, no need to try to be something different than what is going on right now.
Come with all your needs, hopes, concerns regarding posture and movement. Be open to learn about yourself in an unconventional and at the same time professional way.
Come with all your needs, hopes, concerns regarding posture and movement. Be open to learn about yourself in an unconventional and at the same time professional way.
A course of lessons is an educational program tailored to each student's individual needs.
The combination of hands-on work and verbal guidance through a range of familiar movements and specialized activities will help you explore your personal habitual movement patterns.
The combination of hands-on work and verbal guidance through a range of familiar movements and specialized activities will help you explore your personal habitual movement patterns.
Lessons are an educational program tailored to each student's individual needs.
The combination of hands-on work and verbal guidance through a range of familiar movements and specialized activities will help you explore your personal habitual movement patterns.
Private lessons are the fastest and most transformative way to study self expression and pain free living. We study what we as humans do, walking, sensing, sitting and standing, and using our hands.
How do we bring greater comfort, ease, efficiency and power into what we do? How do we age gracefully? How can we learn to infuse our daily experience of the present moment with space and lightness, so that we can truly "walk in balance?"
Private lessons are the fastest and most transformative way to study self expression and pain free living. We study what we as humans do, walking, sensing, sitting and standing, and using our hands.
How do we bring greater comfort, ease, efficiency and power into what we do? How do we age gracefully? How can we learn to infuse our daily experience of the present moment with space and lightness, so that we can truly "walk in balance?"
The Alexander Technique is a method of reduction.
The more clearly you can see which postural behavior patterns cause your discomfort, the more you can stop doing them and wire you brain for new, more efficient patterns.
Will You Benefit From Alexander Lessons?
People of all ages, body types and abilities, who experience discomfort due to poor postural alignment, movement habits or old injuries. The technique is a wonderful support for pregnant women and parents of young children.
Professionals in physically demanding and mentally stressful occupations, such as doctors, teachers, professors, managers, etc. can learn to improve and preserve their postural and mental well-being.
Professionals in physically demanding and mentally stressful occupations, such as doctors, teachers, professors, managers, etc. can learn to improve and preserve their postural and mental well-being.
Learning Alexander skills does not require special equipment or exercises, but can be readily used anywhere for any activity.
Lessons are NOT series of treatments or exercises. The process in Alexander lessons is a mutual educational experience rather than the usual patient-practitioner relationship.
A class or lesson is a kind of research laboratory where you will find new ways to recognize and change habits of misuse. A specialized gentle touch and sophisticated observation will help you develop better coordination of thought and movement, which will in turn help restore your body's original poise.
Lessons are not about adding anything new, but to learn how to free your body and mind of excessive tension and counter-productive habits, so that a more natural state of being can emerge.
A class or lesson is a kind of research laboratory where you will find new ways to recognize and change habits of misuse. A specialized gentle touch and sophisticated observation will help you develop better coordination of thought and movement, which will in turn help restore your body's original poise.
Lessons are not about adding anything new, but to learn how to free your body and mind of excessive tension and counter-productive habits, so that a more natural state of being can emerge.
Small Group Classes Information
The Teaching Studio
Flora's teaching studio is conveniently located in the historic Flood Building (check out this cool historic picture above) in downtown San Francisco at the corner of Market and Powell Streets.
Enter the building at 870 Market Street and take the elevators up to the 4. floor to Suite 460.
Public transportation: The Powell Street Station for BART and MUNI is located in front the building.
Parking: Parking is easy at the Ellis-O'Farrell Parking Garage. Exit the garage at Ellis Street, cross the street and enter The Flood Building through the back entrance at 71 Ellis Street.
How Many Lessons Do I Need?
As with becoming proficient in any skill, time and dedication are fundamental aspects of making lasting changes. How many lessons you need is highly individual. You will know right after the first lesson if the Alexander Technique resonates with you and if you want to make it your own.
To start, a set of 6 lesson is recommended, as this is the number of lessons reported by the British Medical Journal to be effective to understand your habitual movements and find ease for chronic back pain. 24-30 lessons are recommended to acquire the Alexander skills for life. After the initial six lessons a re-evaluation of the process and direction of the lessons is important.
To start, a set of 6 lesson is recommended, as this is the number of lessons reported by the British Medical Journal to be effective to understand your habitual movements and find ease for chronic back pain. 24-30 lessons are recommended to acquire the Alexander skills for life. After the initial six lessons a re-evaluation of the process and direction of the lessons is important.
WHAT STUDENTS ARE SAYING
"Flora is an expert on posture and movement. She quickly identified where my posture was creating tightness and imbalance in my movements. She is patient but committed to helping teach her students and is an absolute pleasure to work with." - Cheryl K."Flora's lasting gift was that she gave me an internal feel for what proper alignment feels like and it feels really good. [...] When I walk aligned there is a mindfulness that I feel that makes me more relaxed and balanced so even in chaotic crowds I feel a kind of peace. It is a wonderful feeling and she taught me how to cultivate that. Also Flora meets you where you are - whatever it is you want to work on - she can help you and structures the lessons accordingly." - Patsy W.
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"Going to Flora felt like I was in the hands of a master. Whereas so many before had failed me (numerous chiropractors and body workers), I could tell that Flora would be able to help me. The chronic pain I've experienced intermittently since I was 13 is gone, something no chiropractor I saw could achieve. But the Alexander Technique is more than just relief from pain, it teaches the joy of being in and using the body." - Louis B.
"Flora is fantastic! She has amazing energy and focus and is helping me learn how to find spaciousness in my spine. I've been looking for this kind of help with my posture for years and am so happy to have found her. She has my highest recommendation!" - Valerie F.
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870 Market St., Suite 460 San Francisco, CA 94102 Phone: (415) 879-0038 |
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