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Ruth Rootberg
Amherst, MA
(413) 687 7566
ruthrootberg@yahoo.com

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Photograph of F.M. Alexander
© 1997 The Society of Teachers of the Alexander Technique, London

 
 

F.M. Alexander

The Alexander Technique teaches us to recognize and deal with painful or inefficient habits that affect how we move and feel about ourselves. As we shed old ways of thinking, we discover more efficient, comfortable, and pain-free ways of moving. When you take Alexander Technique lessons, you begin a personal voyage of self-discovery. Your teacher facilitates your education of mind and body, using a gentle touch and guiding words. You learn the importance of resting your back, how to quiet anxious thoughts, and how to replace unconscious patterns with conscious messages. Then you will expand your awareness and choose movement that will avoid stress and strain, decompress joints and release muscles. You will develop the basis for well coordinated, flowing movement in all your activities.

 
Useful Links:

Organizations:
Alexander Technique Connection www.atcne.com
In the US: American Society for the Alexander Technique www.amsat.ws
In the UK: Society of Teachers of the Alexander Technique www.stat.org.uk
In the world: Alexander Technique Affiliated Soctieties www.alexandertechniqueworldwide.com

Back Support:
www.trucomfort.com

Back Pain Study:
www.bmj.com

Good Articles:
The Complete Guide to the Alexander Technique: www.alexandertechnique.com