Alexander Technique in Amherst, MA with Ruth Rootberg

Alexander Technique in Amherst, MA

home alexander technique applications who benefits lessons about me Private Lessons Lecture Demonstrations Group Classes Ruth Rootberg Amherst, MA (413) 687 7566 ruthrootberg@yahoo.com Contact Ruth/ Schedule a Lesson All photos this page © Clive J. Mealey, www.mealey.com		What are the Applications? Just as learning how to read opens so many doors to other learning, when you learn the Alexander Technique you will expand your opportunities, whether you want to reduce pain or master your technique as an elite artist. *"We can throw away the habit of a lifetime in a few minutes if we use our brains."* -F. M. Alexander Chronic Pain, Prevention and Recovery: Eliminate, reduce, or manage your pain Decompress your joints to avoid further deterioration Avoid compensatory habits Put your pain in perspective Lower your anxiety about movements that often cause pain Move more efficiently Observe habits that might have been there before the injury Gradually increase your range of motion Tension, Shyness and Performance Anxiety: Breathe more easily Prevent reactivity when people "push your buttons" Become less of a wimp Learn to stand your ground Feel more grounded, more centered Improve clarity of thought Cease habitual reactivity to stressful situations Stand and move with better balance Master skills in Activity: Music Theater Dance Sports Public Speaking Computer/Office Crafts and Hobbies
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