The Alexander technique

Who do we suggest it to?

In a lot of countries in artistic institutes and colleges of dramatic art the Alexander method is already a part of the training. It is especially true for musical trainings where Alexander teachers teach and a great number of musicians and singers have introduced this method into their everyday lives. The training programme of some internationally well-known dance groups and music bands is also based on this technique (for instance in the USA, Australia and Great Britain).

The method is widespreadly used during the training period of some sports for well-balanced functioning of the body. In offices of businessmen, managers and lawyers one can find Alexander studios, where the owners of ventures hire an Alexander teacher to train their experts and secretaries, so that their self-assurance would become better.

The so called "computer-related illness" is unfortunately well-known among computer specialists, which is a consequence of sitting hunched up all day. Thus, in the past years more and more people have asked for help from an Alexander teacher.

There are some countries, where the military leadership employs experts for such purposes. These experts are specialized in curing pilots who suffer from backaches, soldiers with psychic problems or who are recovering from a serious injury.

This method can be used with children and youngsters who have learning or behaviour problems. By recognizing bad psychic and bodily habits it teaches students how to get rid of constrained behaviour patterns. As a result, students become more relieved and it becomes easier to accept themselves.

The technique is based on awareness and it activates precision-movements. It is like a language learning process during which our self-awareness is re-created, the functioning of our body changes, our kinesthetic perception is corrected and we get a more realistic and exact view of ourselves and our environment.