Many people find themselves in physical pain, under strain and stress with little or no understanding of the underlying causes or know what to do about it. This is where the Alexander Technique can help you to make sustainable changes.
The Alexander Technique is a simple and practical method of self-management, an unique process for change, I believe transformation. It is a process that gives students an opportunity to explore the sources of unwanted, maladaptive habits, let go of them and develop healthy new ones. It is evidence proven, straightforward and employed by multinational companies including Google and the BBC to help their teams to cope with the challenges of office life. The Technique is also widely practiced by performing artists. It is required at The Lir Academy Dublin, at Julliard New York and RADA London. William Hurt, the late Alan Rickman, Meryl Streep and Glen Close are amongst the actors, musicians, poets and Nobel Laureates who benefited from Alexander’s work.
It is an educational method for improved posture, coordination and breathing. It provides an accessible framework for learning to prevent or eliminate back-pain, changing habitual behaviors and releasing stress and chronic tension through a method of embodied mindfulness.
A portable set of practical skills, easy to implement wherever you are, whatever you might be doing.
In 2008, the prestigious British Medical Journal published an extensive study on the benefits of the Alexander Technique for chronic and recurrent chronic pain. It concluded that one-to-one sessions taught by registered teachers of the Alexander Technique has long-term benefits for patients with chronic back pain.
http://British Medical Journal Study on the Alexander Technique and Back Pain
Testimonials:
“…after working with Michaela, I gained awareness of how my muscles would grip during extreme emotions. I gained the skills to ease into myself while performing.”
– Mel H., Actor
“I was suffering from a really bad neck and back problem, unable to walk without pain. After two months of Alexander Technique with Michaela I was not only walking easily but was able to go on holiday and ski with my kids.”
– Kieran B., IT-Consultant
“I have found the Alexander Technique a great help to improve my posture and to release attacks of back and neck pain. I was thrilled to find such an experienced teacher as Michaela to continue the work when I need it. More recently I have been learning to free my breathing and have been amazed to find that I can use it to release trapped emotions and positively effect my inner state of being.”
– Susan S., Psychotherapist
“The Alexander Technique makes me feel more comfortable, poised and peaceful. The Technique helps me to let go of tension and feel better, not just during lessons, but always.”
– Rachel Baird, Media Officer
“I started seeing Michaela as I had constant pain in my right shoulder, neck and lower back. I have tried various things in attempts to alleviate the pain, but now I understand that pain I had was due to my poor posture. I’ve been able to adapt what I have learnt from Michaela to every aspect in my life-lifting,bending, walking, standing, sitting, lying down …everything. What is really beneficial about the work Michaela has done with me are the simple reminders I can now give to myself so that I can avoid poor posture-I have now a better understanding of how my body, especially work and I am consequently comfortable for the first time in months.”
– Kathy D., Nurse
“The Alexander technique is the ultimate tool in any surfers daily plan. After my first session with Michaela I could feel the huge benefit to my surfing as well as every other aspect of daily life. I now enjoy a new awareness of my body and the surrounding environment, with an improved flexibility, balance, coordination and stamina. I recommend this technique to everybody, it is very easy to adapt it to your normal everyday life.”
– Elvis Beetham, Surf School Mayo