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health

Most people accept common, recurring health conditions as an inevitable fact of life. Whether it's a "bad back," carpal tunnel syndrome or sore hips, they experience an ongoing cycle of pain, doctors, physical therapy, and medication. The Alexander Technique helps students learn how to break this cycle to achieve long-term health.

Prophylaxes

Manage Stress

Awareness & Rehabilitation of Injuries

Migraine, TMJ & Headache

CTS, Tendonitis, Finger Tingling

Circulation, Intestines, Heart

Breathing

Knees, Ankles and Joints

Vision

Back Pain & Vertebral Disorders

Vocal Problems


Prophylaxes

The Alexander Technique is an optimum way to avoid health problems before they occur.

Alexander Technique students gain these
essential skills:

Develop a lifestyle that increases health, strength, and resilience.

Gain the confidence to continuously improve your state of mind and body.


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"No diagnosis of a case can be said to be complete, unless the medical adviser gives consideration to the influence exerted upon the patient, not only by the immediate cause of the trouble, but also by the interference with functioning which is always associated with habitual wrong use of the mechanisms."

F. M. Alexander


Manage Stress

No one can totally avoid stress, but we can learn to manage our response to it. The Alexander Technique helps students use their bodies and the minds to stay healthy, positive, and focused.

Alexander Technique students gain these
essential skills:

Learn to stop the cycle of stress-related pain for long-term health.

Decrease stress by working with the bodyâs reaction to stimuli.

Recognize the first signs of tension and prevent escalation.

Increase problem-solving skills by reducing fears that block us.

Develop new ways to conquer stress and avoid "getting stuck" in it.


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Awareness & Rehabilitation of Injuries

Poor physical habits and negative thinking undermine our ability to stay healthy.

Alexander Technique students gain these
essential skills:

Become aware of, and undo, old habits that are the source of pain and injury.

Understand how poor physical habits escalate health problems.

Recover faster from surgery or other physical traumas.

Positively guide your thoughts and movements to reduce injuries.


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Migraine, TMJ & Headache

Imbalance of the head, neck and torso causes painful tension.

Alexander Technique students gain these
essential skills:

Release the tension caused by pulling your head down into your upper spine.

Eliminate neck pain resulting from improper use of the torso and upper back.

Reduce computer and work related problems by learning correct posture.

Integrate the functioning of body and mind to avoid harm while working.


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CTS, Tendonitis, Finger Tingling

A weak spine often leads to severe tension in the extremities.

Alexander Technique students gain these
essential skills:

Adjust body positioning to ease Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and related conditions.

Understand how pain can be aggravated by muscle exercises and overuse.

Release harmful tension in your hands, wrists, and arms.

Strengthen the overall use of the body, which helps to eliminate tension in your arm.


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Circulation, Intestines, Heart

High blood pressure can result from muscle tension, which can affect circulation.

Alexander Technique students gain these
essential skills:

Learn to reduce tension in the chest area to improve blood pressure.

Free up muscles surrounding the heart, to help regulate blood flow.

Enjoy moving in a healthful way that strengthens your body and stamina.

Reduce physical and emotional stress to improve heart health.


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Breathing

Breathing problems may be related to everyday stress or anxiety.

Alexander Technique students gain these
essential skills:

Recognize how your breathing is connected with your entire body.

Attend to the body during times of stress to keep breathing freely.

Create free movement of the chest and diaphragm to facilitate breathing.

Reduce stress-related breathing problems by integrating the body and mind.


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Knees, Ankles and Joints

Poor balance leads to tightness and pressure in the joints of the lower body.

Alexander Technique students gain these
essential skills:

Keep the body balanced and upright to greatly reduce accidents and injuries.

Relieve pressure on the knees during skiing, gymnastics, or other activities.

Stand, walk and run properly to avoid knee, ankle, foot and hip problems.

Learn to free up your muscles and joints for pain-free movement.


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Vision

Neck and facial tension, combined with poor breathing, can affect vision.

Alexander Technique students gain these
essential skills:

Relax the neck and facial muscles, which connect to the muscles of the eyes.

Move the head freely when looking elsewhere to reduce tension in the eyes.

Reduce eyestrain and gain visual clarity without over-focusing.

Ease tension in the nervous system to improve vision and other senses.


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Back Pain, Vertebral Disorder
(Scoliosis, Lordosis, Kyphosis)

Back pain occurs when there is repeated and unnecessary stress placed on the spine.

Alexander Technique students gain these
essential skills:

Recognize long-term habits at the source of acute and long-term back pain.

Learn how to adjust posture and movement to reduce pressure along the spine.

Create an upward movement at all times to avoid compression to the spine.

Treat the body as one integrated unit for better long-term spinal health.

Continuously release tension to break the cycle of repeated back pain.


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Vocal Problems

Tension, posture, and breathing problems can all affect the vocal chords.

Alexander Technique students gain these
essential skills:

Balance the head lightly on the neck, to remove tension on the vocal chords.

Reduce tension in the neck, jaw, and tongue to decompress vocal chords.

Free up chest movement for improved breathing and airflow.

Examine how emotions and other stimuli affect your tone.


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