The Alexander Technique is a simple method of re-educating the mind and body to improve movement, balance and coordination. It teaches how thinking becomes response in motion. It is taught by observing one’s own mannerisms while in motion, by training the body’s own sense of location and effort, called the kinaesthetic sense.
The Alexander Technique can be practiced during any activity, making any sort of body motion more efficient. It is most commonly taught in performance schools for dance, acting, circus, music and some Olympic sports. It can also be used remedially to stop stuttering, to improve ergonomics and to obtain full recovery. Its principles are useful in psychology, creative thinking, learning theory and philosophy of coaching.
Freedom of movement will always improve through practise, but depending on the causes of limitation structural posture may or may not improve. Motion is guided with hands-on modelling by the teacher whilst giving subtle indications of timing, direction and coaching.
The frequency of lessons and the speed at which the Alexander Technique is learnt depends on the student’s own motivation to shed old habits. The support from teacher and other students if in a class situation is very important therefore the sampling of a number of teachers is advisable.
Providers (North to South)
Maggie Harvey Western Springs, Auckland City, North Island Phone: 09 846 9728 Mobile: 0212513101
Health Dynamics Sandringham, North Island Phone: (09) 815 7081 Mobile: 021 363 460
Pelvic Health Physio Hamilton, North Island Phone: 07 829 7939 Mobile: 021 152 2350
Gisella Warmenhoven Tauranga, North Island Phone: 07-5444823 Mobile: 027-2860891
Brigid Meagher Papamoa, North Island Phone: 07 542 4417 Mobile: 027 679 1452
Teresa & Michael Alexander Technique Studio Wellington Central, North Island Phone: 04 472 2313 Mobile: 04 9058263
Carolyne Jamieson Wellington Wellington CBD, North Island Mobile: 021 777 405
Suryagita Cox Alexander Voice Works Wellington Central, North Island Phone: 04 934 1210 / 04 385 4342 Mobile: 021 029 050 56
The Natural Health Centre Wellington, North Island Phone: 04 385 4342
Tommy Truss Mount Victoria, North Island
Belinda Walker ATTSNZ Lyttelton, South Island Phone: 03 328 8968
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