What to expect in a 1-to-1 lesson

The aim of taking Alexander lessons is to apply the technique in everyday life by learning to release unnecessary muscular tension, allowing you to enjoy greater ease of movement, optimum balance & improved co-ordination, whether at work, rest or play.

In every lesson there will be a short discussion, which includes any physical issues experienced, the basics about the mechanics of movement, anatomy and relevant scientific research.

The lesson proceeds with a short period of working in semi-supine which is a classic Alexander Technique position and thereafter you will work in how to sit, stand walk, talk, run, being sporty or how to play an instrument with ease. Ever student can choose their own preferred activity during each lesson.

You will never be asked to engage in any kind of strenuous exercise, however it will require your full participation in order to discover your potential for change. Please wear loose clothing to allow you to be comfortable in both semi-supine and movement.

Apart from the first lesson, the duration of each lesson will be 45 minutes. Alexander Lessons will help to ease your pain, stress and strains. The main aim of all lessons are to teach you to recognise habitual tension in movement and thinking and to learn to enjoy the freedom that nature intended you to have.

Group Workshops are tailored to the participants needs, from large corporations to small businesses or groups of musicians and artists, etc. To arrange a group workshop, please contact me to discuss your specific requirements.

Testimonials attending Group Workshops: "I have benefited greatly from learning the Alexander Technique. To start with it seemed rather strange... but it works. I no longer have backache. My body moves in a much more comfortable way and my arms swing to the side rather than being joined to the side of my body. A strange side effect for me is that in crowds people don’t seem to bump into me so often as I walk straighter, more confidently and with more presence. It is fantastic to be able to move in a more springy way in my late fifties. I was not aware of how posture affects speaking too. Although I always thought I stood up straight, with subtle changes to the position of my head, in my Alexander Technique lessons, I could speak much more clearly. "But how I wish that I had learned these skills years ago. Having taught for thirty five years I could have incorporated the Alexander Technique into my lessons to support  my pupils and I think I would have felt and looked much more confident in all I did. Better late than never" - Ros B

"You did teach an old dog new tricks!! You have made me very aware of how to walk, sit and get out of my clapped out settee correctly" - Ilse D

Before booking a lesson please ensure you have read my current H&S Policy