What is the Alexander Technique and how can it benefit me?

It’s a method that teaches better posture and movement to reduce tension and enhance overall well-being. It is especially valued by performers—actors, musicians, dancers, and in any activity that requires minimizing effort and maximizing energy.

How many lessons do I need?

Each person is different and so are their needs. Usually starting with 10 to 15 lessons gives you a good sense of the work. The ideal is to start with two lessons per week to immerse yourself in the experience. Subsequent lessons can be spread out weekly.

Who studies the Alexander Technique?

• Anyone who Performes. Atcors (Alexander was an actor, so he apply to his voice and acting skills his technique). Musicians, Dancers, etc.
• Anyone who wishes to diminish pain and prevent injury.
• Anyone who wishes to move with greater freedom, comfort, and expressiveness.
• Anyone who wishes to perform any movement, task, or activity with optimal ease and efficiency.
• Anyone who wishes to breathe and speak with greater support and confidence.

Why do I need a Teacher?

Your Alexander Technique teacher offers personally tailored instruction with a unique hands-on approach, helping you see what in your individual movement style contributes to any undesirable conditions. The teacher helps you to release muscular tension and restore your body’s original poise. You re-learn to sit, stand and move with safety, balance and ease. Your teacher can point out the source of any imbalance. He helps you to better understand the functioning of your organism anatomically and points out the habitual patterns that usually are difficult to perceive in ourselves. He considers your entire body — not just segments — and looks at you as the dynamic individual you are.

How much does a lesson cost?

The price of an individual lesson is $95.00 (about 1 hour long). Ten lessons for $850.00 if lessons are taken once per week. A series of ten lessons is discounted further if lessons are taken more frequently than once per week. Two to three students can work together at the rate of $55.00 per person per lesson. Lessons discounted because of greater frequency must be taken in the requisite time frames. For example, ten lessons purchased for $850.00 must be taken in a time period of no more than ten weeks. Any lessons not taken in that period will be forfeited. (PLEASE CONSULT MY FEE STRUCTURE AND POLICY) Ongoing group classes, contact us for more information.