Alexander Technique helps regain the grace you had as a child
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What is Alexander Technique?
The ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE is a method for learning to move more naturally and efficiently, reducing stress and pain.
Young children often have a poise and grace which means they move easily and without strain. However there are few adults who continue to have this natural ease of movement because most people develop habits of excessive tension and poor posture which interfere with their natural co-ordination.
The way the muscles work in movement is affected by a subtle relationship between the head, the neck and the back. When we interfere with this relationship we create distortion and strain which may then lead to problems such as headaches, backache, OOS (or RSI), stiff neck and shoulders or a sense of being "out of touch" with our bodies.
The Alexander Technique helps you develop efficient and balanced co-ordination, leading to improved posture, improved performance and prevention of pain. It is used by a wide range of people to address particular problems or just to improve awareness, co-ordination and wellbeing.
What are the benefits?
The Alexander Technique is used to learn how to: - conserve energy and reduce tension in everyday activities, especially those that are repetitive or strenuous such as bending, lifting or typing.
- relieve and prevent back, neck or limb pain, headaches and other musculo-skeletal problems.
- restore freedom of movement after an accident or chronic illness.
- improve breathing and vocal use.
- enhance performance in skilled activities such as performing music, acting, dance or sports.
- manage stress and improve wellbeing.
- improve poor or awkward posture.
Alexander Technique group courses and individual lessons
Introductory courses in Wellington, NZ
Introductory course for people with OOS/RSI or back and neck pain
Alexander Technique Studio
To book call 027 511 8823
Explore ways of moving that put less strain on your neck, back and arms.
Max. 5 students
Cost $95
Alexander Technique individual lessons
Alexander Technique lessons focus on helping you to improve the way that you use yourself in everyday activities such as sitting, standing, walking and bending. The Alexander Technique teacher uses gentle guidance with his/her hands to help you become more aware of habitual patterns of tension so that you can move with greater ease and efficiency. In this way the student learns a new and more efficient way of moving which puts less pressure on the spine and encourages free, natural breathing. Gradually you become able to make these changes for yourself without the assistance of the teacher. After the lesson, the student often has a sense of lightness and ease or freedom in movement along with a quieter and calmer state of mind.
The number and frequency of lessons depends on your own needs and aims. The teacher will discuss this with you at your first lesson and suggest a suitable approach. As the Alexander Technique involves changing patterns of muscular tension which have been developing over a long period, the most effective way of learning is to have a course of lessons over a period of time. As your ability to use the technique for yourself is limited at the start of the course of lessons, it is a good idea to have the early lessons twice weekly, if possible, and certainly at least once a week. As a general guide, most people need 20-25 lessons to reach a stage where they can continue to make progress without the assistance of a teacher. However, it is possible to get good results with fewer lessons.
The lessons last for 45 minutes and cost $60. No special clothing is required as long as normal movement is not restricted.
QUALIFICATION DETAILS
Members of Alexander Technique Teachers' Society, New Zealand
Service Categories
Alexander Technique, Mens Health, Sports Injury Therapy, Womens Health
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