The Alexander Technique improves posture, sustainably.
Poor Posture Increases Pain Sensitivity
Here is a post from Psych Central. This is something Alexander Technique teachers have known for years (about 115 years) It concerns posture and it's effects on pain. While it doesn't address the how of achieving good posture, it does speak to the effects of poor posture on pain. There is also another element: poor posture can cause pain. I see it every day when giving Alexander Technique lessons. One of the big culprits for back pain and neck pain is the computer...
I feel so good I don’t want to move.
"I don't want to move" is a statement I hear often during Alexander Technique lessons. People feel so good, especially after leaving the massage table, they don't want to take a step, or even move their head. They don't want to ruin their newfound open, decompressed, expansive, relaxed state. And who could blame them?...
Alexander Technique Zoom lessons
Small group Zoom lessons (up to four people) Join me for a small Alexander Technique Zoom class. These classes are a relaxed, effective, and affordable way to explore the Alexander Technique. You’ll learn practical tools you can use anywhere, anytime. Who is this class for? This class is for people who would like their sitting, [...]
Alexander Technique Correct Posture
"A correct position or posture indicates a fixed position, and a person held to a fixed position cannot grow, as we understand growth. The correct position today cannot be the correct position a week later for any person who is advancing in the work of reeducation and coordination. F.M. Alexander- Constructive Conscious Control of the Individual During Alexander Technique lessons, people frequently sit up straight or move their head around and ask: is this right?" I answer differently in different situations, but the real answer might be: No. I don't say that because the...
