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Alexander Technique And Acting

Working with NYC actors is similar to working with non-actors with a few significant differences. As with singers, the actors' body is his/her instrument. If your 'instrument' is being tensed or strained unconsciously, if you have a level of body un-awareness, you'll be less expressive at the very least. Actors I've worked with have told me that after our Alexander Technique lessons they're better able to approach roles and auditions with a blank slate. From that neutral place...

Benefits and Uses of the Alexander Technique

Here is a post containing a few uses and benefits of the Alexander Technique. The Alexander Technique has approximately 64,326 uses, and 74,968 benefits, running the gamut from a to z. Here are a few random words and ideas in no particular order, with an Alexander Technique connection. abs- There's a very popular idea that it is important to have a firm, strong, 'core'. Pilates and other exercises help, and so can the Alexander Technique. When you apply the principles, you will be more effortlessly upright. The deep postural muscles...

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"With good humor, specificity, and charm, Mark makes a challenging technique accessible and fun!"
Kyra Sedgwick, Emmy Award Winning Actress
" Mark showed me how to move the natural way with ease and simplicity, avoiding unwanted stress on my body."
Juliette Bennett, Actress
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Mark Josefsberg teaches one-to-one lessons and group classes in Manhattan, and everywhere on Zoom.

Mark is an associate faculty member of ACAT's teacher training program.

Mark Josefsberg is AmSAT and ACAT Certified, 2003. ACAT—The American Center for the Alexander Technique AmSAT—The American Society for the Alexander Technique