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What is it?

The pace and pressure of modern life can be unrelenting.

Our attention is constantly drawn outside of ourselves, into dealing with the external world. But what happens to us as we move through our day? How much do we consider and care for the element which is constant: ourselves?

Through schooling our attention, the Alexander Technique provides a way of reducing the strains on our bodies and our being, to optimize our performance of the everyday, as well as of special skills. The Alexander Technique is a simple and practical method of mind/body integration, which leads to ease of movement, poise, vitality and coordination to relieve the pain and stress caused by everyday misuse of the body. It enables change in harmful (movement) habits in our everyday activities. The Alexander Technique can help improve ease and freedom of movement, balance, support and coordination. The Technique teaches the use of the appropriate amount of effort for a particular activity, giving you more energy for all your activities. It is not a series of treatments or exercises, but rather a reeducation of the mind/body. It can be applied to any everyday or specialized activity.