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I teach at home above Gledhow Valley in a dedicated garden room, a short walk from Roundhay Park. There are frequent buses from the city centre and there is space on the street for parking.

What the Technique can do for you

Correcting Unhelpful Habits

We can become more aware of deep-rooted habits which often get in our way and make familiar activities awkward or unpleasant, even painful, eg.

  • Painting and decorating
  • Gardening
  • DIY
  • Driving
  • Craftwork
  • Playing a musical instrument
  • Using computers, mobile phones etc.
  • Walking up and down stairs

All the above involve basic movements like bending, reaching, turning the torso.

In the picture on the left the head and neck are bent over the fork; the stress can be seen in the sinews of the pupil’s shoulder and the base of her neck. On the right I’m helping her to dig in a more balanced way.

Controlling and easing pain

There are ways to acknowledge pain and stress which make them easier to bear. The Alexander Technique an help us to become less tense in both body and mind. This can lead to experiencing less anxiety and muscular resistance even to the point where the pain, and stress which caused it, disappear.

Creating and maintaining a fluid posture

An important principal of the Alexander Technique is to maintain balance between body and mind. This improves the way we function, leading us to feel more whole and look better.

Official Recognition

The Alexander Technique is in NICE guidelines ( National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) having run large randomised controlled trials for chronic low back pain and Parkinson’s Disease.