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Alexander Technique Computer Posture

One area people ask me about most concerns computer posture. We tend to collapse down in front, poking our necks, faces and upper chest towards the screen. Sound familiar? Feel familiar? How about right now?... What we want is for our necks to be free of excess tension, so that our head can move up. Tension shortens our neck, bringing the head back and down. We want the head to move forward (rotationally) and up. A simple way to achieve this forward rotation is to slightly, slowly lower your nose, while the crown of your head moves up. At the same time...

Oprah and Alexander Technique

Oprah Story Sparks Interest in Alexander Technique for Back Pain Relief This article appeared in Oprah Magazine. It's a nagging health problem that affects nearly every adult in Western society at least once in his or her lifetime. It ranks near the top as the primary reason people see their doctors, according to the American [...]

Alexander Technique New York Times

I would recommend any patient try the technique before more invasive interventions; that is, patients with chronic or recurrent functional back pain...Dr. Paul Little, Professor of Primary Care Research.

The Alexander Technique in Manhattan

The Alexander Technique is great when you miss the F train, here in NYC...just letting go of extra muscular effort in your neck...

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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
"I really enjoyed our Alexander Technique lessons, learned a lot, felt lighter, more balanced and my neck pain is better. You have a true healing presence and great knowledge and skill."
Dr. Martin Ehrlich, Medical Director, Beth Israel Hospital CHH
"From the very 1st lesson, I was impressed with Mark’s acute awareness of the body and compassionate teaching philosophy."
Scott Kacenga, Musician
Alexander Technique in Manhattan, NYC.

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