Alexander Technique Courses – An Introduction

About this course

This introductory course examines how everyday habits influence posture, balance and movement. Through practical exercises, participants notice patterns in sitting, standing, walking and changing position, then explore ways to reduce unnecessary muscular tension and move with greater awareness and control. The course focuses on applying Alexander Technique principles to everyday activities, with attention to balance, alignment and ease of movement. The material is presented as relevant to both performers and non-performers, including daily movement and physical practice.

What you'll learn

• Identify habitual patterns in posture and everyday movement
• Recognise unnecessary muscular tension and practise ways to reduce it
• Apply Alexander Technique principles to sitting, standing, walking and changing position
• Explore balance, alignment and more controlled movement

Is this course right for you?

The course is labelled Beginner, suggesting an introductory treatment of Alexander Technique. It is presented for both performers and non-performers, including people who spend much of their day sitting and those applying physical awareness to speaking, yoga, gym or performance practice. The source does not specify a previous-experience requirement.

• Relevant to performers as well as non-performers
• May suit people whose daily routine involves prolonged sitting
• Includes applications connected with speaking, yoga, gym and performance