How it's taught
The Technique is usually taught on a one-to-one basis, lessons lasting between thirty and forty-five minutes. Special clothing is not required as long as you have free movement.
Working with simple activities such as walking, getting in and out of a chair and lying down, the teacher uses words and their hands to gently guide the pupil towards better co-ordination and alignment, while introducing the Alexander principles in interesting and practical ways.
When you have become more self-aware and familiar with the process, you can go on to apply the Technique to improve everyday activities such as writing, working at a computer, driving, bending and lifting, and more specialised tasks such as playing a musical instrument, sports, public speaking - almost anything.
How often
It may help at the beginning to have two or more lessons per week but as your skills increase, the frequency can be reduced. The aim is for you to be able to maintain good use for yourself and incorporate the Technique into your life. Regular practice at home and work greatly supports this learning process.
Getting started
You can start with a single lesson to see how you get on. This is the most direct approach although occasionally I run introductory talks and workshops.
Teachers
We undergo three years full time training and should be a member of our professional body the Society of Teachers of the Alexander Technique (STAT), complying with their code of ethics and practice.
Venues for individual lessons
Bolton
St.George's Multi-therapy Centre,
50 St.George's Road, Bolton Lancashire BL1 2DD
This is located in the Town centre. Parking is two mins walk away in the Bath Road car park behind our premises.
Heaton Mersey
437 Didsbury Road, Heaton Mersey, Stockport, Cheshire SK4 3BY
Near The Crown, on the main road from Tesco's at Didsbury to Stockport, junction 1 on the M60. You can park outside the building, space permitting. East Didsbury station is 15 mins and Heaton Chapel station 20 mins walk away and there are frequent buses passing the door.
Marple
Marple Chiropractic Clinic and Holistic Centre,
8-10 Derby Way, Marple Stockport, Cheshire SK6 7AH.
Ample parking for this village centre practice.
Fees
Individual: £40 per 45 min lesson with an amazing reduction before 5pm to £35.
Talks and workshops: by negotiation