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Applications of the Alexander Technique:
* BUSINESS AND OFFICE SITUATIONS: Addresses
the human elements and factors of how one interfaces with the workplace.
The Alexander Technique greatly enhances how one presents oneself, interacts
with others, interfaces with the workstation and handles repetitive
tasks.
* PERFORMERS: Musicians, singers, actors, and dancers, who all count on their bodies to be consistent vehicles for their artform, understand the importance of being in optimum balance. The Alexander Technique teaches how to cultivate habits that lead to the best and most consistent performance. Performance issues such as stage fright and anxiety are greatly helped through this work.
* ATHLETES: Athletes, like performers, depend on their bodies. It takes constant attention to keep the body in top shape and balance. The Alexander Technique provides a way for athletes to address specific sports activities while improving general coordination and body movement.
* RECOVERY FROM INJURY: Getting reacquainted with an optimum state of balance and use following and injury or surgery speeds up the recovery process. It also helps to focus on refining core movement coordination so that the chance of reinjury is reduced.
* GENERAL COORDINATION AND AWARENESS: It is often said that doing the simplest task like picking up a pencil causes someone's back to go into spasm. When everyday movements such as walking, sitting and standing when done with excess stress and tension can accumulate into such an injury. The Alexander Technique teachs a way to observe movement so that moving in everyday settings remains free and easy.
* PRESENTATION TECHNIQUES: Cultivate your best and most effective communication habits at the podium in one-on-one situations. Analyze your best traits and identify what you need to eliminate to present yourself in the best way.