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By Adam Bailey   The Alexander Technique is a century-old educational process.  It teaches us that, in order to function well, we need a certain amount of muscle tone.  Without realizing it, though, most of us have more tension than … Continue reading →

By Adam Bailey   The Alexander Technique is a century-old discipline.  It teaches us that, in order to function well, we need a certain amount of muscle tone.  Unfortunately, though, most of us have more tension than we need, because … Continue reading →

By Adam Bailey

The Alexander Technique is a century-old educational process in which the student learns a set of skills that he or she can apply in all facets of life. One of the assumptions underlying this educational process is that most people carry more muscle tension than they need in order to carry out activities. The first skill that students learn, then, is how to lessen these areas of undue muscle tension. Second, they learn that, without the interference of the tension, they can cultivate a more natural alignment of their head, neck and spine that has associated with it qualities of balance, strength and coordination. Overall, knowledge of these skills allows students to move and carry out activities with greater ease and less effort. Continue reading →