Why Alexander Technique?

You might be wondering why to learn the Alexander Technique with so many other methods available out there. In reality, each person will have to discover what works best for him/herself. However, here are some thoughts about why the Alexander Technique occupies a unique place among all other techniques:

- It does not intend to treat people, instead, its aim is to teach students how to take care of themselves. In that way, students are not clients who count on somebody else to take their pains away or improve their coordination. Alexander Technique students are active participants of the process and in charge of their own discoveries. After encorporating the principles into their daily lives, they can prevent injuries, pains and maintain their sense of comfort and well-being.
- The Alexander Technique is unique because it does not teach anything new to them. Instead, it helps them to realize that they are already doing that are harmful and not helpful to them.
- It is based on three basic principles: observation of habits (what we are already doing, what our tendencies are, etc); non-doing (prevention of harmful habits); direction (re-gaining a sense of the natural upward direction in the body)