The Alexander technique, developed by an Australian actor, Friedrich Matthias Alexander, is a technique of basically learning new body awareness and co-ordination skills, and help you get rid of harmful tension.
The Alexander technique, developed by an Australian actor, Friedrich Matthias Alexander, is a technique of basically learning new body awareness and co-ordination skills. Teachers of the technique show you how your awareness of balance, posture and movement helps you to get rid of harmful tension. Through the Alexander technique, you will become more aware of balance, posture and movement in your daily activities. You will become consciously aware of harmful tensions that you hadn't noticed before, and thereby stop making unnecessary effort in all kinds of situations. The technique doesn't just improve your physical health but also your outlook and personality. It is a great enhancer of mental and emotional well being.
The Alexander technique is particularly popular and the UK and Israel, and has an especially close connection to the performing arts. And since we all make an effort to do even the simplest thing, we impose on ourselves harmful tensions that restrict whatever we are doing. This is so, because we interfere with the natural relationship of the head and neck to the trunk. Tight muscles pull the head down and clench the jaw, the chest is clamped, restricting breathing, and their upper body is compressed. As a result, our lower back and digestive organs are stressed and cause us problems. Bad posture can be from the accumulated residue of all our over-tense reactions.
The teacher of the Alexander technique, working on a one-to-one basis, and using her hands, gently feels out hidden tensions and distorted muscle pulls, encouraging those muscles into better balance and harmony. The teacher teaches you with simple, everyday movements how you can move with less tension. But he will also explain how you can help yourself by consciously avoiding harmful tensions, and encourage a more natural posture and movement. Twenty-five lessons are needed for results of long lasting value.
The Alexander technique is a great application in preventative care and education, teaching you how to enjoy positive health and vitality.
