The best way to learn the Alexander Technique is through one-to-one lessons with a qualified teacher. This setting provides a unique opportunity for your individual needs to be addressed. Using explanation and a gentle guiding touch, the teacher will help you re-discover your natural balance. The starting point is to work with simple movements – such as sitting, walking, or bending – things we all do every day. With help, you will be able to experience and observe how your co-ordination works, how you create tension and how you can prevent or release it.
What is learned in the lesson situation can then be put into practice in your daily life.
At the beginning there is a lot to think about. You are being asked to be aware of how you do things that you have done unthinkingly for many years. With practice, having attention on lots of things at the same time becomes perfectly natural and easy – like learning to drive!
The initial lesson lasts for one hour. Subsequent lessons last for 40 minutes. The most effective pattern for a course of lessons is to have one a week initially (say the first 6-10 lessons) and then gradually increase the interval to fortnightly, three-weekly, monthly, etc. A course of around 20 regular lessons is a good foundation for most people.
One-to-one lessons take place at my home in Leicester (40 Park Hill Drive, off Aylestone Road) on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
In addition, I also teach short introductory workshops at local colleges and also the Introduction To The Alexander Technique Beginner's Course which comprises seven sessions offering a unique combination of group & one-to-one teaching for up to six people.
Introduction To The Alexander Technique Beginners Course
Course taught over 6-7 sessions
if you would like to book a private lesson or beginners course please contact me directly via e-mail or telephone 0116 2838510.
Cost per One-to-one Lesson
Initial Lesson (1 hr): £42
Subsequent Lesson (40 mins): £32
Block of 6 Lessons (prepaid): £180
Concessionary Rate (40 mins) (for those in financial hardship): £22
If you would like to book a place on any of the one day introductory workshops please contact the relevant college listed on the Calendar page.
