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Antonella Cavallone, teacher of the Alexander Technique in London. Member of the Society of Teachers of the Alexander Technique (STAT).
Why the Alexander Technique?
Our bodies have been efficiently designed by nature, modern life takes its toll on them. Over the years, through work and lifestyles, we tend to develop tense habits of movement that cause back and shoulder aches, stiff necks, headaches, sore knees and other ailments that can affects our quality of life.
The Alexander Technique teaches you to undo the years of tension and strain accumulated through poor physical use. It helps you change harmful habits for improved co-ordination and increased energy.
"Many types of underperformance and even ailments, both mental and physical, can be alleviated by teaching the body musculature to function differently" Nicholas Tinbergen, Nobel Price for Medicine
How the Alexander Technique can help?
Pain relief through postural improvement
Many people come to the Alexander Technique for relief of pain. Pain often arises from mechanically incorrect movements, excess tension and poor posture. You may be suffering from back pain, sciatica, headache, RSI, frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, etc, or simply feel stiff and out -of- sorts.
The Alexander Technique enables you to identify and prevent harmful postural habits and relieve tension and pain. The technique has been included in the May 2009 NICE guidelines for low back pain following the positive results from the 2008 clinical trial funded by the Medical Research Council and the NHS. (days of pain were reduced from 21 to 3 in a month).
Dealing with stress
Perhaps you simply cannot 'let go'. Or else you may be constantly preoccupied and anxious, or you may be experiencing chronic headaches, respiratory problems, gastrointestinal dysfunction, hypertension, etc.
The Alexander Technique can help you be more alert with less strain, to breathe and speak more freely and establish an overall sense of calm and confidence. It helps us take control of our responses to situations.
Improved performance
The Alexander Technique brings attention to both the mental and physical aspects of performance. With increased awareness and clear perception you can learn to remove whatever is in the way of you achieving your full potential.
Pregnancy
The way the body changes during pregnancy can create discomfort. With the Alexander Technique, you can learn how to better use your body in everyday activities and how to respond to stress and pain through the releasing of tensions. As your body becomes more sensitive you learn to be more aware of changes and adapt to them more efficiently.