A month or two ago I was chatting to a friend who mentioned the Alexander Technique to me and asked if I had written anything about it. I remember hearing about the Alexander Technique but was never sure what was involved and therefore took this recommendation with a pinch of salt. So firstly what is the Alexander Technique? From the Society of Teachers of the Alexander Technique Website, the Alexander Technique is:

The Alexander Technique is a practical method of learning to release patterns of chronic tension, habits that have slipped below the level of conscious awareness. By adopting the principles of the Alexander technique breathing and speaking become easier; movement becomes freer, lighter and more enjoyable. Learning the technique is fun and opens up a world of never ending possibilities to release the potential of mind and body to their best advantage.

The BSA website contains an interesting story of someone who has used the Alexander technique to work on their stammer. In their story they would revert to a “habitual pattern of tightening in the chest”, which would interfere with tongue lips and vocal organs. The Alexander Technique allowed the person to develop techniques to release this tension. For the full article please visit bsa website.

For anyone who is interested the contact details are as follows:

Society of Teachers of the Alexander Technique (STAT)
Website: www.stat.org.uk
Email:
Tel: 020 7284 333
Fax: 020 7482 5435
1st Floor Linton House
39-51 Highgate Road
London NW5 1RS