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The Alexander Technique

The Alexander Technique is a re-education system for the human mind and body.

In brief ...

> A lighter, freer sensation is obtained

> Feeling of vitality returns with a zest for living

> Gives a calmer, confident outlook

> Powerful self-improvement  programme

> 2008 Southampton back pain trial of 597 patients, using the Technique

> Used with Parkinson’s Disease

Price: £30 per lesson (first lesson £38)

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The ‘Alexander Technique’ came into being from F.M. Alexander, who was an actor.  He lost his voice when reciting, and stopped working to try and figure out what he was doing that caused the problem. It took him 12 years, observing himself in a mirror, before he realized he had a tendency to tighten his head, neck and back.

 

It wont take you 12 years to learn his technique!

 

You must, however, be prepared to give it some time.

 

The process works by a series of what appears to be a very gentle guidance from the teacher’s hands, with directions.  These commands directly influence the nervous system and send signals to the muscles to release.  This can cause a general relaxation in the whole body.  A lighter, free-er sensation is obtained.

 

The Technique has benefits for conditions including:- back pain, RSI, stage-fright, depression, whip-lash, sports injuries, stress, chronic pain, certain degenerative diseases.

 

A feeling of vitality returns and a zest for living, gives a calmer, confident outlook on life and living.

Pupil receiving instruction, in semi-supine

To contact us:

Phone: 01635 866409

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E-mail: tanya @ whannell.co.uk

Last updated: 31-07-2010

“patients who had been trained in the Alexander Technique reported less pain and an ability to do more by the end of the year”

“those who combined Alexander technique with exercise improved by 40% to 45 %, he said”

The Guardian 20/8/08 from back pain trials by Prof Paul Little of Southampton’s faculty and colleagues

 

See BMJ online report

 

“I had a course of the Alexander Technique with Tanya Whannell a number of years ago, and found it to be most beneficial and instructive.  I had the opportunity to have another session recently.  It’s relaxing and calming influence really helped driving a very stressful motorway journey.” 

Alison Oldaker 2008