Institute for Music and Health

WHAT IS IT?
The Alexander Technique is an educational method for improving mental and physical wellbeing. It teaches us how to recapture the ease, and freedom of movement that we enjoyed as young children. Developed by actor F.M.Alexander in the 1890’s, Alexander Technique is the first mind/body approach devised by a westerner – and it remains one of the most powerful.

PRINCIPLES BEHIND IT
Its basic premise is that the relationship between the head and neck is crucial to balanced posture and ease of movement. We all have this as children, but gradually lose it in response to the stresses and strains of adult life.

HOW DOES IT WORK?
Through regular one-on-one lessons, students develop awareness of unconscious patterns of body usage that are counterproductive to optimal wellbeing. Using gentle touch and verbal instruction the teacher shows the student how to change these patterns. This gives an experience of ease and freedom that leads to a long-term improvement in psychological and physical functioning.

Instructor: Judith Muir M.M., M.Am.S.A.T. See her Alexander Technique website here to learn more about the Alexander Technique.

1-on-1 Classes
Date: Ongoing
Cost: $90/class (1 hour)

CONTACT:
Judith@musichealth.net
845 677 5871