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Introduction to the ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE Introduction To THE ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE Photos by Stephane Hamel Letanguerrant photography © Copyright AlexanderTechLA 2014 We are Born with Good “Use” Nearly all of us start out with a natural grace and ease of movement. Just remember back to your youth or observe children today. © Copyright AlexanderTechLA 2014 And Some of Us Continue to Use Ourselves Well © Copyright AlexanderTechLA 2014 But Most of Us Interfere with Our Natural Design We often react to stress and hardships by habitually OVER-TENSING and COLLAPSING groups of muscles. © Copyright AlexanderTechLA 2014 But Most of Us Interfere with Our Natural Design We Constrict and/or Collapse ourselves: © Copyright AlexanderTechLA 2014 But Most of Us Interfere with Our Natural Design Over time, this MISUSE decreases movement quality, dampens charisma, and increases pain. © Copyright AlexanderTechLA 2014 Why Do We Misuse Ourselves? It’s a tough planet. We form bad postural habits in reaction to: . Fear . Emotional Trauma . Physical Injuries . Technological Stimuli . Unfavorable Ergonomics . Stagnation (i.e. Sitting) . Lack of Psycho-Physical Education © Copyright AlexanderTechLA 2014 Why Do We Misuse Ourselves? A New Culprit: Technological Advance We are now sitting in front of computers, televisions, steering wheels and tablets a staggering amount of our waking hours. © Copyright AlexanderTechLA 2014 © Copyright AlexanderTechLA 2014 The Critical Missing Factor However, it’s not just how long we are sitting. For example, is sitting affecting these two people the same? VS. © Copyright AlexanderTechLA 2014 The Critical Missing Factor HOW we are sitting for long hours AFFECTS HOW we are performing ALL of our activities. © Copyright AlexanderTechLA 2014 The Critical Missing Factor . Our body, like a car, is designed to work a certain way. If we misuse it, it breaks down sooner and more frequently. Example: If we use the emergency brake instead of the brake every time we need to slow down, we will decrease the braking quality and damage the car. In other words, our backs aren’t killing us. We are killing our backs. © Copyright AlexanderTechLA 2014 Unfortunately, Treating Symptoms Doesn’t Work Many treatments provide temporary relief from pain and injury caused by the misuse of ourselves. However, the problem will likely return if we don’t change the habitual way we are sitting, standing, walking and performing all of our activities. © Copyright AlexanderTechLA 2014 © Copyright AlexanderTechLA 2014 So What Do We Do? © Copyright AlexanderTechLA 2014 THE ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE The Ultimate Guide to How to Use the Human Body © Copyright AlexanderTechLA 2014 Alexander’s Discovery Frederick Matthius Alexander 1869- 1955 . Famous Australian actor . Losing his voice in performance . Studied himself in 3 mirrors over 7 years . Discovered a way to change our habitual response to stimuli . Cured himself, began teaching others © Copyright AlexanderTechLA 2014 How Alexander Technique Works Primary Aim: To bring the head and spine back into optimal coordination in all out activities. © Copyright AlexanderTechLA 2014 How Alexander Technique Works 1. Learn How the Body Is Designed to: A. BALANCE B. MOVE Where to Fold, Bend, Curve, Twist &Undulate © Copyright AlexanderTechLA 2014 How Alexander Technique Works 2. Become Aware of Our Negative Habits © Copyright AlexanderTechLA 2014 How Alexander Technique Works 3. Dissolve Our Negative Habits & Return to Our Design © Copyright AlexanderTechLA 2014 So We Can Live Increasingly in Harmony with Our Human Architecture © Copyright AlexanderTechLA 2014 Less Pain, Better Performance Increased Well-Being & Charisma © Copyright AlexanderTechLA 2014 Cut Costs, Improve Productivity Personally and Organizationally, we can: . ALLEVIATE/PREVENT: discomfort, suffering, injury, depression. IMPROVE: productivity, creativity, performance, morale, happiness. REDUCE: absenteeism, worker’s compensation, leave of absence. © Copyright AlexanderTechLA 2014 Increasing Scientific Research Supporting the Alexander Technique © Copyright AlexanderTechLA 2014 Notable Alexander Technique Students The technique is a century old and taught around the world. More and more people, in all walks of life, are benefitting. Judi Dench Jeremy Irons Cirque du Soleil performers Kate Blanchette Frank Skinner Martha Graham dancers Keanu Reeves London Drama School Isaac Stern William Hurt Royal Academy Shakespeare Los Angeles Philharmonic Hilary Swank Juliard School of the Arts New York Philharmonic Richard Armitage Lee Strasberg Institute Robin Williams Michael Caine CalArts Gabriel Byrne Paul Newman Israeli Special Forces Jeremy Irons Sting Leonardo Di Caprio Alan Cummings Julie Andrews John McEnroe Terence Stamp John Cleese James Earl Jones Patrick Stewart Ben Kingsley John Cleese Michael Palin Kenneth Branagh John Dewey UCLA Kevin Kline Aldous Huxley Juliette Binoche Jamie Lee-Curtis Sir Paul McCartney USC © Copyright AlexanderTechLA 2014 How Do Lessons Work? An Alexander Instructor – through dialogue, hands-on experience and specific exercises - teaches you how to become aware of and then stop doing your specific habits that are interfering with your good use and coordination. © Copyright AlexanderTechLA 2014 How Do Lessons Work? Lessons can also be applied to specific activities, like working on a computer, performing arts, yoga, driving, household chores, sports, childcare etc., greatly improving performance, ease and enjoyment. © Copyright AlexanderTechLA 2014 How Do Lessons Work? You will also learn how to take care of and restore your body. OR Active Passive © Copyright AlexanderTechLA 2014 How To Get Started . Private or Semi-Private LESSONS The best way to become aware of, address and dissolve your negative psycho-physical habit. Series and regular lessons are highly recommended as habits take repetition and time to undo. Discounts are available. Alexander Technique CLASSES An affordable way to learn AT in a relaxed group atmosphere. Especially good for overcoming fears of public speaking/performing. General as well as Acting classes are available. Alexander Technique WORKSHOPS Check the current calendar for intensives and themed workshops. © Copyright AlexanderTechLA 2014 Contact: . Email: [email protected] . Phone/Text: 310-346-7918 . Yelp Reviews: http://www.yelp.com/biz/alexander-technique-with-brett-hershey-burbank . Website: http://alexandertechla.com/ . How 2 Videos: http://alexandertechla.com/category/how2/ . Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlexanderTechniqueLosAngelesBurbank Photos by Stephane Hamel Letanguerrant photography © Copyright AlexanderTechLA 2014.
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