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THE ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE
By Marguerite Van Boetzelaer m.s.t.a.t.
Jun 11, 2008 - 2:42:24 PM

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The Alexander Technique

Central to the teaching of the Alexander Technique is an effective use of the self and a complete re-education of posture to enhance mental and physical vitality.

Since 1894 this approach has helped people to use their bodies better than they otherwise could.


The Technique’s success is based on its ability to identify and redress habitual misuse of the body. (Such habits feel normal to us and can directly cause back pain, neck and shoulder tension, breathing disorders, stress related illnesses and general fatigue.)

 

Furthermore, the Alexander Technique has been recognised by the medical profession for over a century, as an effective holistic approach to improve personal health.

In 2004 the Alexander Technique celebrated 100 years in the UK.

The Alexander Technique is primarily educational in nature and anyone can benefit from it, including those without an ailment who just wish to optimise their well being.

The Technique has various applications from office work to performing on stage, dealing with pregnancy and pain, to improvement in sport.




 

To read some testimonials click the link.



Who can benefit
Additionally people with the following conditions will benefit
from applying the Technique as well as the Feldenkrais Method:

Backache,
neckache,
where posture is a factor,
vocal disorders,
stress,
high blood pressure,
Asthma,
hyperventilation,
anxiety states (including performance anxiety),
functional disorders,
Multiple Sclerosis,
Parkinson’s Disease,
Scoliosis,
Spondylosis,
Osteoarthiritis,
Migraine,
Sciatica,
Cerebral Palsy,
prevention of backache in pregnancy,
rehabilitation after stroke,
injury,
operation or other treatment.

 

 

Photographes by Andrea Di Prima
© Copyright 2008 by HaleJournal.com

The publishers cannot accept any responsibility for any damage or harm caused by any treatment, advice, or information claimed in this publication.  In the case of illness, you should consult a qualitified practioner before undertaking any treatment.

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