How Alexander Technique can help people with Autism Spectrum disorder?
01 – Introduction02 – Understanding autism spectrum disorder03 – The possible benefits of the Alexander Technique04 – Practical applications05 – Documentation04 – Conclusions
How to Grow a Successful Teaching Practice
This workshop runs over 2 days – Monday 4th and Tues 5th August 2025. (Please book for both days when selecting events) We’ve dedicated years to becoming experienced Alexander Technique teachers—refining our hands-on skills, developing our keen sense of awareness, and honing our skills of ‘Use’ and ‘Direction’. But how prepared are we for the […]
Using the Alexander Technique in Working With People Living With Parkinson’s
Bill will share his sixteen years of experience working with People Living With Parkinson’s. He will demonstrate how he works, as well as discussing how Alexander teachers can be of great help to PLWP in daily activities and functioning.Â
Why you don’t need to free your neck
In Evolution of a Technique, discovering the head/neck/back relationship didn’t solve FM’s voice problem. It was the next step that did solve it – staying available to do something else. Remember? – I want to recite, but maybe instead I’ll do nothing, or maybe I’ll lift my hand. I think we, as a profession, have […]
The Other End of the Story
Observing mammals similar to us such as cats or horses, we do see a distinct and lively use of their ‘other ends’ – their tails – which very precisely and communicatively express the state of their whole beings. Their tails act as a counterpart to their head and neck. This results in an unconditional degree […]
The mutual correlation between physical and psycho-emotional balance
One of the fascinating aspects of the Alexander Technique is the coherence between our physical reactions, habits of movement and how we behave in life. Particularly clear and also very important to me, is the mutual correlation between physical balance and psycho-emotional balance. During the workshop, we will experimentally explore how the fundamental aspects of […]
Abodominals and Directions
AbdominalsThe abdominal muscles are located between the ribs and the pelvis on the front of the body. The abdominal muscles support the trunk, allow movement and hold organs in place by regulating internal abdominal pressure. What happens to our abdominal muscles when working with the Alexander method? The abdomen is the front part of the […]
Horses and Humans: An Animal Model for Understanding Stability and Resilience
We will look at the work and research of Postural Rehabilitation, an intervention for treating horses by influencing how the animal is organized in stance. The discomfort, or physical cost of staying upright on a compromised system influences all aspects of the four legged athlete including their performance, their susceptibility to injury, their breathing and […]
Practical Demonstration of The Alexander Technique and Everyday Activities
Bridget’s early years as a certified Alexander teacher in her West Cork community in Ireland has confirmed the practical reasons which led her to work in groups from 3 to 20 people. FM Alexander’s powerful tool for change was introduced to the general public with demonstrations. This became the avenue for Community Groups of all […]
The Art of Sharing the Heart of the Work
Art – to transcend technique and form Sharing – generously to reveal your curiosity, experience, and humanity Heart – to courageously and compassionately know yourself through the Work We all teach Alexander Technique – the essential ‘it’ of the Work, and we all use different forms and paradigms through which we understand and teach the […]