Learn to lengthen your back when you move.

Improved posture means more alertness, better relaxation and breathing

Welcome

The Alexander Technique is a method for improving your posture and natural poise in everything you do, for example how you walk, stand, lift things or sit at a desk. It can transform particular activities such as how you play an instrument or give a presentation. It works by promoting your awareness of your body in movement, helping you to identify and prevent harmful postural habits that maybe the cause of stress and pain.
The Technique shows you how to move with less effort and more efficiency, to become poised without stiffness. Applying the Technique in your life will make you more alert and focussed, able to breathe and speak more easily and be more confident about the use of your body and whole self. Alexander Technique enables you to improve your overall functioning, health and well-being.

photo of Hellie working with a student of the Alexander Technique in her Bath studio

The specialized touch from the teacher helps you identify and let go of tension

I'm based in the Oldfield Park area of Bath. I am a qualified Alexander teacher, and a member of the Society of Teachers of The Alexander Technique (M.S.T.A.T.).

If you'd like to find out more about what it's like to have lessons, you can read comments by people I have taught.
You can try the Alexander Technique for yourself by having an introductory lesson with me, there is no obligation to have more lessons. Just phone to arrange it at a time to suit you, I am available between Mondays and Fridays including later appointments after work.

I hold small group introductory workshops from time to time, this can be another way to find out more about what the Technique can do for you first hand.

INTRODUCTORY WORKSHOPS:
MIND YOUR BACK! SATURDAY 9th OCTOBER 10-12.30 St Bartholomews Church Hall, Oldfield Park. Cost £18, Places limited, advance booking essential.

If you would like to have a chat about the Alexander Technique, please feel free to phone or e-mail me without obligation.

click above for 12 minute film about the research results

NEWS - Major new research funded by the NHS was published in the British Medical Journal in August 2008, demonstrating significant benefit for back pain sufferers.

For more information:
www.nhs.uk/news
news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/
www.timesonline.co.uk/health
or go to : www.stat.org.uk 0845 2307828

See also new follow-up publication (Dec 2009) about patients' views of lessons: Click here to view.