The Alexander Technique focuses on identifying habitual tension patterns that we carry into our daily activities, our relationship to movement and learning. We are so accustomed to the tension we carry that unless we are in pain, we rarely notice it. Our kinesthetic sense, which should be our guide to healthy posture and co-ordination in movement, is seldom reliable enough to give us the feedback we need. This results in various types of tension related illnesses, repetitive strain, and fatigue.

Students of the technique are made aware of the tension patterns that interfere with their co-ordination. Through gentle hands-on guidance, old subconscious habits are replaced by consciously directed movements which, over time, increase the reliability of our kinesthetic sense. Students gain practical skills that can be applied to all activities such as the ability to identify and stop destructive patterns that interfere with how we respond to our environment. Clinical studies have shown that the technique improves breathing capacity and posture, reduces stress disorders, and provides long term relief from chronic pain.

A private lesson costs $75 and lasts 50 minutes.