Alexander Technique and Skiing
Main Street
Pine Hill, NY
Phone: 845 254-6322
Web: alextechniquevictoria.com
E-mail: alextechniquevictoria@gmail.com

Alexander Technique (AT) is a century old method of improving posture, balance and coordination. Alexander teachers use gentle hands-on and verbal guidance to cultivate an alignment of head, neck and spine and to reduce muscle tension. It is both a pleasurable and a life changing experience. Students gradually become aware of poor postural habits and substitute upward lengthening of the spine. Students report a sense of lightness and ease of function.

A recent study by the British Medical Association (funded by NHS Research and Development Fund and Medical Research Council) found AT has a beneficial effect on patients suffering from chronic or recurrent back pain. (See BMJ 2008; 337:a884)

Alexander Technique is a functional approach to movement and pain. Rather than treat symptoms, AT goes one step back and provides an individual analysis of the student's actual movement patterns. It is often how we do something that creates the problem, not the activity itself.

Essential to the work is the head/neck relationship. When the neck muscles do not overwork, the head balances on top of the spine, creating upward length and a lack of compression. If the head is compressed down on the spine, the whole body is affected by excess muscle tension and effort.

Alexander Technique has direct application to all movement, performance and athletic pursuits. Successful athletes learn to get into the zone. Getting into the zone requires a decrease in muscle tension, an alignment of head, neck and spine and freedom of movement in the joints. AT assists in all these functions.

In short, Alexander Technique can help anyone improve their life. As one of my students said "with the Alexander Technique, I can actually get better as I get older". Nan Prener.

For lessons, contact Victoria at alextechniquevictoria@gmail.com. Phone 845 254-6322. Studio conveniently located in Pine Hill. For rates kindly see our website at alextechniquevictoria.com.