Maria McGivern, Alexander technique – Alexander works

General information

The Alexander technique is a mind–body technique that re-educates the nervous system and the physical startle pattern and fight–flight–fright stress response to change how people react to the often aggravating and stressful stimuli of everyday modern life. It does this through making people aware of their unconscious, habitual mental and physical responses to stimuli, and teaching them to stop and to consciously redirect their bodies – and particularly their head, neck and back – in order to bring about a more balanced and mindful response to the stimuli around them.

This improved use of the head, neck and back over time slowly calms the nervous system, enabling affect regulation (emotional balance), clearer thinking and improved use of the entire body. Pain tends to lessen and many physical conditions tend to improve or abate. People who use the Alexander technique in living also tend to find themselves calmer and happier and leading more productive lives due to their more conscious and more considered (or mindful) responses to stress.

If you’re searching for:
• pain relief
• relief from stress and anxiety (affect regulation)
• freedom from harmful habits and reactions
• self-awareness and self-healing
• increased mobility, coordination and ease in movement
• improved flexibility and energy
• improved balance, poise and grace
• enhanced performance ability
• mind–body integration
• a mindfulness technique to use throughout your day
• tools for self-care
... maybe learning the Alexander technique can help you.