You learn the Technique with a qualified teacher in one-to-one lessons. Many people notice immediate improvement and with regular lessons you can effect permanent change.
Your teacher uses gentle touch and instruction to guide you in basic activities like sitting, standing or walking and to improve any movements that give you trouble. You learn to rest constructively, move more mindfully and change troublesome old habits for the better.
The number of lessons you require depends on your individual needs and goals. It is beneficial to take weekly lessons at first, reducing the frequency as your skill improves.
You wear your normal clothes and will be asked to remove shoes in the lesson, if appropriate.
Jill Payne is an experienced Alexander teacher, working full-time since 2002. Journalist Sarah Warden has a lesson with Jill - read her report online.
