Musicians and performers find the Alexander Technique very helpful. Learning the Technique involves developing awareness of old habits of unnecessary tension and stress responses and developing a more balanced and upright use of the body. Developing a more relaxed and poised use of the self helps musicians survive the long hours of practice without developing musculoskeletal injuries and also helps in producing the best possible sound from the instrument. Alexander is also a helpful tool in dealing with performance anxiety.
The Alexander Technique is now offered to students at most of the major schools of music and drama in this country.
Pregnancy/Birth
Alexander Technique is very useful in pregnancy and childbirth. Learning to use your body well through the pregnancy helps prevent undue strain on the low back and low back pain. Sitting and standing well is also helpful in achieving Optimum Foetal Positioning ie getting your baby into the best possible position for birth. Learning to breathe more fully and increasing one's ability to relax and stay calm is helpful in labour. Once the baby is born an understanding of good body use is invaluable in coping with all the lifting and bending that caring for small children involves. We are particularly interested in working with pregnant mums; please click here to visit our Wellmums website.
