Very simply, the Alexander Technique is a five step process that anyone can use to improve their health. It's focus is on standing, sitting and moving between the two, plus semi supine. This is because we spend most of our time standing or sitting. We do this more than anything else. So it's much easier to find out about our habits there. If you had an unusual activity that you performed a lot, it would be worth applying the Alexander Technique to it.  Basically this is the Alexander Technique. This is the five step technique of the Alexander Technique directly quoted from Use of the Self. Ap ..read more

Alexander Technique exercises have different effects and intent to regular exercises. The three most important exercises are Semi Supine, Monkey and The Whispered 'Ah', but they come with a warning. They aren’t exercises in the same category as running or swimming. They won’t get you out of breath in the same way, but they can help you to perform at sports better. Calisthenics like push ups or sit ups again belong in a very different category. If you want to get maximum benefit from the Alexander Technique you are better off avoiding calisthenics entirely. Remember what comes first Before I st ..read more