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take up space.Reduce Daily Tension and Stress with Alexander Technique Lessons
I believe that almost anyone can benefit from Alexander lessons. Traditionally, many people begin lessons to learn how to overcome pain, or as a method for injury rehabilitation. Actors, musicians, and dancers have been drawn to the Technique as a means to conquer stage fright and enhance performance capabilities. However, it can find a place in the life of anyone who feels that there is too much tension or stress in their daily routine.
During a lesson…
The student, while fully clothed, will be gently guided by the hands of the teacher and will learn what it feels like to move without actively engaging one’s muscles. A portion of the lesson will be spent “on the table” (usually a massage table) in a semi-supine position (lying on the back with the knees bent). The head will be supported by a few inches of books in order to bring the entire spine into alignment. The head and limbs are gently lifted and moved by the teacher to convey the experience of movement without tension. The rest of the lesson is spent “at the chair”, working on everyday activities such as getting in and out of a chair, walking, typing, speaking, writing, or playing an instrument. The student will learn to use the minimal amount of muscle activity needed to complete the task, which in turn leads to an understanding of how to move through life without excessive tension or pain.