STAT trained Alexander
Technique Teacher in Bristol offering Alexander Technique Lessons, courses and workshops in
Bristol
Since
completing a STAT approved Alexander Teacher Training at the Bristol
Alexander Technique Training School Association in 2000 I have
maintained my teaching practice at The Clifton Practice in
Bristol. In addition I and have taught at Cheltenham Ladies College,
Badminton School, and Bristol University. and I participated in the recent back pain
trial.
My
other interests include raga singing, yoga, and my two mischievous
children.
Note that the STAT training
requires daily daytime attendance over a three year period and is based on
the training methods developed by F M Alexander, founder of the Alexander
Technique
About the Alexander Technique
The
Alexander Technique brings a wide range of health benefits by enabling the
release of unnecessary tensions,
increased self-awareness, and a return to natural poise
.
F M Alexander discovered the method that bears his name almost by
accident as he struggled to overcome his own
postural and vocal problems. It is now taught
worldwide in schools, music and drama colleges, and health clinics.
It is used by athletes, actors, teachers, riders, office workers and
by anyone who wants to change themselves and
explore new outcomes.
During lessons an Alexander Teacher works with gentle
guiding hands and verbal instructions to encourage an improved neck/head back relationship,
resulting in effortless uprightness, greater awareness, and an
aptitude for thinking in activity
The Bristol Alexander
Technique Teacher Training Course
The Bristol Alexander Technique training school was
established in 1989, and has since continuously trained Alexander
Technique teachers according to the principles laid down by the
founder F. M Alexander. The Bristol teacher training course is
approved by the Society of Teachers of the Alexander Technique and
is a full-time three year course dedicated to maintaining the
standards for which STAT approved Alexander Technique teachers are
renown.
Alexander Technique teachers from
the Bristol Alexander Technique training course can be found
throughout the
UK , although many still
teach Alexander Technique Lessons in Bristol .
A full list of STAT Trained
Alexander Technique Teachers in Bristol
is available
here
The Back Pain Trial
The British Medical
Journal recently reported the results for the randomized controlled
trial of Alexander technique lessons, exercise, and massage (ATEAM)
for chronic and recurrent back pain. The conclusion of the trial was
that one to one lessons in the Alexander technique from STAT
trained
teachers have long term benefits for patients with
chronic back pain. You can read the full report here
Randomized controlled
trial of Alexander Technique lessons...for chronic back pain
Some of the participants
of this, the first scientific validation of the Alexander Technique,
had their Alexander lessons in Bristol, and I was one of the
Alexander Teachers involved in the research
Recommended Reading
 
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Body Learning: An Introduction to the Alexander Technique
Almost certainly the most
popular introductory book with clear explanations of the
principles of the Alexander Technique. We recommend all our new
pupils to read it. Ignore the last chapter when he just goes on
about himself - the rest of the book is excellent!
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The Alexander Technique: A Skill for Life
This is an
excellent title, which manages to be a good read, whilst giving an
in-depth explanation of the Technique, and is highly recommended. |
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