What is the Alexander Technique?
The Alexander Technique is a process for identifying and preventing habits of thought and movement that interfere with natural and efficient coordination. Teachers use their hands and verbal directions to guide students to achieve fluidity and grace in movement and greater ease and comfort in performing tasks.
The Technique has a positive effect on posture and results in a more natural and resonant voice. The process of learning the Technique increases awareness and promotes ease and general well being by reducing stress and anxiety.
The Technique can improve performance in any activity: walking, speaking, bending, lifting, and sitting tennis, athletic activities, performing arts- music, dance, theater, art, as well as in business and sales. Medical professionals recommend Alexander lessons for rehabilitation and prevention of neck, back, and other injuries. Actors at Julliard, The American Conservatory Theatre, and the Royal Academy of Arts, London take Alexander Technique lessons as a basis for vocal and physical expression. For musicians, Alexander lessons promote comfort and ease of playing during practice and performance. Riding instructors also apply the Technique to horsemanship and dressage.
There are many talented teachers of the Technique in the Washington, DC Metro Area. For a listing see the Teachers page above. Each teacher has a page with a photo and a brief biography and a link to in depth information about their work. Feel free to contact any teacher for more information about the discoveries of F.M. and A.R. Alexander.
For more information about the Alexander Technique visit www.AlexanderTechnique.com.
The Technique has a positive effect on posture and results in a more natural and resonant voice. The process of learning the Technique increases awareness and promotes ease and general well being by reducing stress and anxiety.
The Technique can improve performance in any activity: walking, speaking, bending, lifting, and sitting tennis, athletic activities, performing arts- music, dance, theater, art, as well as in business and sales. Medical professionals recommend Alexander lessons for rehabilitation and prevention of neck, back, and other injuries. Actors at Julliard, The American Conservatory Theatre, and the Royal Academy of Arts, London take Alexander Technique lessons as a basis for vocal and physical expression. For musicians, Alexander lessons promote comfort and ease of playing during practice and performance. Riding instructors also apply the Technique to horsemanship and dressage.
There are many talented teachers of the Technique in the Washington, DC Metro Area. For a listing see the Teachers page above. Each teacher has a page with a photo and a brief biography and a link to in depth information about their work. Feel free to contact any teacher for more information about the discoveries of F.M. and A.R. Alexander.
For more information about the Alexander Technique visit www.AlexanderTechnique.com.
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