Articles and Notes on the Alexander Technique

The articles on this page are designed as an educational resource for teachers, pupils and learners of the Alexander Technique. Here, I share my experience and insights, and offer practical advice, and detailed explorations on the technique's application in various aspects of life, from managing back pain to enhancing performance skills. You will discover how you can achieve poise, ease, and efficiency in movement, transforming everyday activities into opportunities for personal growth.

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My Alexander Technique Articles

• A Deeper Look at the Lying Down Procedure

  A longer look at the Lying Down Procedure, including details about how to practice the procedure, and background to the technique.

• Alexander Technique Directions

  Short notes on Alexander's concept of Directions

• Alexander Technique Introductory Courses and Workshops

  Some arguments for (and just a few against) including Alexander Technique Introductory Courses and Workshops, as part of a beginner's learning experience.

• Alexander Technique Teacher Training Courses

  Alexander Technique is not only a valuable tool we can all use, it can also be a satisfying career choice.

• Back Pain and High Heels

  Lower back pain can develop because of habitually wearing high heels.

• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

  Some pointers as to how to help yourself with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome or, even better, how to avoid it.

• Constructive Conscious Control Over How We Use Our Bodies

  In Alexander lessons, we learn to develop awareness and conscious control over the way we use our bodies.

• Ergonomics

  The relationship between the way we use ourselves when we work and the equipment we choose, is an important factor to consider.

• Even Alexander Teachers Can Have Arthritic Hips

  Yes, Even Alexander Teachers Can Have Arthritic Hips The Alexander Technique is sometimes thought of as a ‘cure-all’ but of course it isn’t. However, using the AT can help people manage and alleviate a wide range of conditions, which has been my experience with arthritic hip problems

• Free Yourself from the Mousetrap

  Don't feel trapped by RSI - Learning the Alexander Technique can help

• International Alexander Awareness Week

  The annual International Alexander Awareness Week has now been renamed Alexander Technique Week.

• Lying Down Procedure: FAQ

  All you need to know about practising the Alexander Lying Down Procedure

• Notes on using the Whispered ‘Ah’ Procedure

  A short discussion and explanation of the Whispered 'Ah' Procedure

• Notes on Using Wall Work

  By developing awareness and resisting the temptation to end-gain, we can use the Wall Work Procedure to learn about our use and to let go of habits of mis-use

• Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Alexander Technique

  Pregnancy and back pain Women’s bodies go through dramatic changes during pregnancy and, as the NHS Choices website states, many women experience back pain, particularly during the last weeks of pregnancy. Many women find using the Alexander Technique during pregnancy and childbirth can be very helpful.  As the baby grows, … Read more  »

• Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) Explained

  Repetitive Strain Injury Explained. An outline of the causes and symptoms of RSI and how the Alexander Technique can aid prevention and recovery.

• Research: Alexander Technique Helps Low Back Pain

  The Alexander Technique is known to be of great help for low back pain and the ATEAM Research Trial published in the British Medical Journal supports this theory.

• Sitting with Poise: How the Alexander Technique can Help

  Learn how Alexander work can help you let go of unhelpful sitting habits, and maintain a balanced and comfortable posture while sitting

• The Conscious Application of Inhibition to Liberate Us From Old Habits

  This article explores how the Alexander Technique's conscious application of inhibition can help liberate us from old habits

Alexander Technique Articles by Other Contributors

• Alexander Technique Can Help Neck Pain and Headaches

  A Student's experience of learning the AT and reducing neck pain, shoulder pain and headaches

• Alexander Technique Can Help With Hypermobility

  A Student's Experience of Alexander lessons helping with Hypermobility and coordination

• Alexander Technique Helps Me Manage Parkinson’s

  My Alexander Technique lessons with Hilary King play a significant part in helping me manage my Parkinson's successfully.

• An Experience of Alexander Lessons

  A student shares some experiences and insights gained from having AT lessons

• My Alexander Technique Journey

  An AT student's route through to training as an Alexander Technique Teacher

• Preventing Crippling Tension Headaches

  A student's account of how AT lessons helped her recover from chronic tension headaches and back pain.

• The Alexander Technique and How it Helped Me

  An AT student's experience of coping with back pain and long term illness.