Lessons

One-to-one lessons are the fundamental building block to learning the Alexander Technique, but an introductory workshop is an excellent way of introducing “What the Alexander Technique is all about” to a group. This may be a 'stand alone' workshop or an introduction to participants taking one-to-one lessons.

How will I learn in lessons?
A one-to one lesson will be a combination of looking at basic activities (including sitting, standing, bending, walking and vocalisation) and table work.

Through both the basic activities and the table work I will assist you in becoming aware of any harmful habit patterns, and by using my hands and verbal guidance, to allow your natural coordination to become established through the proper relationship of the head, neck and back.

As you gain experience, you will increasingly be able to prevent harmful habit patterns in activity and allow your natural poise to shine through. We can gradually add activities to your repertoire in lessons depending on your own interests, for example writing, using a computer, playing a musical instrument, acting or sport.

How many lessons might I need?
Whilst this is dependent on your situation and objectives, having an introductory lesson will give you a taste, and taking a course of 6 lessons will help you judge the benefit of the technique for yourself. Each lesson is 40 minutes long.

An intermediate course of 25 to 30 lessons is recommended to make continuous self-improvement possible. Following this, you may choose to continue your lessons in order to help maintain and deepen your understanding and application of the principles.

There are no limits!