Lessons FAQ

The Alexander technique is neither a treatment nor a therapy, but an educational process, so it is learnt through lessons. Although, at a recent ITM summer workshop, a participant asked whether we call them lessons because we learn to do less! I can’t argue with that!

What happens in the first lesson?

The very first lesson is unique in that I give a short introductory talk, which provides the context and background to the Alexander Technique, and highlights some of its key principles. Throughout this introduction, you can ask any questions you have, which can often lead to some very interesting discussions.

Then we can proceed to the practical side of the work. This involves me using a combination of verbal interaction and light hands-on to help you examine what you’re doing and whether you could be doing less. At first, sitting in a chair is the best activity to look at, but in subsequent lessons, the student can choose to explore any movement or activity that they are interested in. Some popular activities for lessons include:

• Walking

• Singing

• Getting out of a chair

• Working at a computer

• Playing a musical instrument

What does is cost?

• One-to-one lesson (approx 40 minutes) - £30

• Group lesson (variable time) - £25 per person

  
  

• One-to-one six week course: “Introduction to the Alexander Technique” (Six 40 minute sessions) - £165

• Group six week course: “Introduction to the Alexander Technique” (Six sessions) - £140 per person

  
  

• One-to-one ten week course: “Continue the learning” (Ten 40 minute sessions) - £280

• Group ten week course: “Continue the learning” (Ten sessions) - £235

  
  

• Workshop for organisation or business (3 hours) - £250