Carol's Story
I began Alexander Technique Lessons after finishing a course of Physiotherapy treatment for a wrench injury to my shoulder and arthritis in my neck. I had found that the exercise I did during my treatment had helped with the pain I experienced, especially when I led down to go to sleep at night and I felt it would be good to see if there was any more I could do to help myself further.
The Alexander Technique Lessons I have completed have helped me much more than I could have imagined. Yes there are occasions when I do need to take medication for the pain, but these occasions are considerably less than they were before.
The way the lessons helped me was mainly with how I move my body, and how to prepare myself for movement, instead of going on ‘automatic’ all the time. Getting in and out of a chair could be a problem, but I can now sit in a chair and get up from the chair with ease. Also I used to feel as if my bones had set, if I sat down for too long. I am much better now and can usually move with considerable ease after sitting for any length of time.
My posture is improved so much I no longer scuff the toes of my shoes and my husband has commented on how I stand more upright and how I walk much better than I did before the lessons. Because my posture has improved my clothes fit much better and I can even carry a handbag.
One of the best things is I can do more physical work than before, such as gardening and housework. I now listen to my body more and if I think I need a rest I will stop for a short while and maybe do a couple of exercises to ‘loosen’ up. I very rarely have a bad night’s sleep anymore, which in itself should never be under estimated. I feel much more relaxed in the ‘core of my body’ and have much more freedom of movement as a result.
And in case anyone might feel that the exercises would be too difficult for them, I would just like to say it is more about your body and mind working together in harmony and listening to one another, rather than anything strenuous or overtly physical. I can truthfully say that taking Alexander Technique Lessons was one of the best things I have ever done and would say to anyone thinking about trying the lessons it is well worth giving it a go.
Carol Humphries
The Alexander Technique Lessons I have completed have helped me much more than I could have imagined. Yes there are occasions when I do need to take medication for the pain, but these occasions are considerably less than they were before.
The way the lessons helped me was mainly with how I move my body, and how to prepare myself for movement, instead of going on ‘automatic’ all the time. Getting in and out of a chair could be a problem, but I can now sit in a chair and get up from the chair with ease. Also I used to feel as if my bones had set, if I sat down for too long. I am much better now and can usually move with considerable ease after sitting for any length of time.
My posture is improved so much I no longer scuff the toes of my shoes and my husband has commented on how I stand more upright and how I walk much better than I did before the lessons. Because my posture has improved my clothes fit much better and I can even carry a handbag.
One of the best things is I can do more physical work than before, such as gardening and housework. I now listen to my body more and if I think I need a rest I will stop for a short while and maybe do a couple of exercises to ‘loosen’ up. I very rarely have a bad night’s sleep anymore, which in itself should never be under estimated. I feel much more relaxed in the ‘core of my body’ and have much more freedom of movement as a result.
And in case anyone might feel that the exercises would be too difficult for them, I would just like to say it is more about your body and mind working together in harmony and listening to one another, rather than anything strenuous or overtly physical. I can truthfully say that taking Alexander Technique Lessons was one of the best things I have ever done and would say to anyone thinking about trying the lessons it is well worth giving it a go.
Carol Humphries
