What is an AT lesson like?

During a lesson the teacher observes the student’s movements and patterns of muscular tension . Using a gentle and non-manipulative hands on approach and verbal guidance, the student is guided into a greater sense of ease and balance.

As a result of a lesson the student may experience sensations of lightness, and of being taller. In addition to feeling more at ease, breathing often deepens as muscular tension decreases.

An Alexander Technique lesson is usually thirty to sixty minutes long, and the student remains fully clothed. A lesson may take place on a massage table as well, and involves non- manipulative contact and verbal instruction from the practitioner.

The work is a form of movement education. It offers a simple, common sense way of approaching all activities throughout the day. It is designed to get to the root of the problem, and is a tool which can be applied to every activity to create more ease and presence. It is a tool you may take with you into the world to discover how your unconscious habits are affecting your physical and mental well-being.