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Alexander Technique in Australia
183 alexander technique businesses across Australia, ranked by local votes. Pick a city to narrow it down.
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Barbara Robertson is a qualified Teacher and one of Sydney’s most experienced Alexander Technique teachers. She has been running an Alexander Technique Practice in Double Bay for eighteen years.
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Sydney
Bikram Yoga Brookvale
Bikram Yoga Brookvale is the first ever Bikram studio in Australia. We’ve been bending over backwards to improve the health and wellbeing of the folk of the Northern Beaches since 1998! Our studio…
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City East Community College is your local, non-profit, adult education provider. We offer hundreds of short courses to the people of Inner and Eastern Sydney. For new skills, improved fitness or to…
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David Hall originally trained as an actor and voice teacher. His work in these areas led him to the Alexander Technique and Feldenkrais Method. He qualified as an Alexander Teacher in 1986 and as a…
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David Hall originally trained as an actor and voice teacher. His work in these areas led him to the Alexander Technique and Feldenkrais Method. He qualified as an Alexander Teacher in 1986 and as a…
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Alexander Technique Randwick is a teaching centre in the eastern suburbs of Sydney. We are situated at 31 Howard Street which is close to the local precinct known as 'The Spot'. The centre is also…
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Melbourne
Yoga Australia
Yoga Australia is a voluntary, not-for-profit association, incorporated in 1999 (originally known as the Yoga Teachers Association), by a group of independent yoga teachers who recognised the need to…
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Central Coast
Sravan Yoga & Massage
Sravan Yoga & Massage Therapy was founded by Matt Wierzbicki in 2007, though the seed was sown many years before when Matt began to realize the immense benefits of yoga and choosing a holistic…
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Melbourne
Harmonic Motion
Hi, my name is Penny McDonald, teacher of the Alexander Technique. I graduated from a three year training course in July 1996. Since then I have taught in a private practice as well as teaching the…
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Melbourne
Howard Fine Acting Studio
Situated on the edge of Melbourne’s vibrant CBD, The Howard Fine Acting Studio Australia was founded after an overwhelming response to Howard’s first ever Australian Master Classes in June 2011. In…
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Clive works as Body Therapist in Umina Beach, a suburb North of Sydney, mainly as a practitioner of Bowen Therapy, Ortho-Bionomy and Life Coaching. He is currently training to become a teacher of the…
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Melbourne
NIA Australia
Inspired by the martial arts, dance arts & healing arts, Nia is a transformational movement & lifestyle practice anchored in body-centred awareness. Offering holistic conditioning and a connection to…
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Sunshine Coast
Australian Yoga Life
Australian Yoga Life magazine and web site is designed to convey the broad message of yoga without being linked to any one style or school of yoga. It is hoped the magazine will give readers a deeper…
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Improve your posture and get more out of your favourite activity whether it is music performance, yoga asanas, dance moves. Learn ways to overcome sciatic pain, back pain or tennis elbow with the…
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Melbourne
School Of Alexander Studies
Welcome to the Osteopathic Information resource for osteopathic patients. This site has been designed as further reference for patients to find out information on their injury/condition and some self…
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Brisbane
Means Whereby
Based in Brisbane, we teach one on one lessons in the Alexander Technique. Experience Alexander’s discoveries first-hand and learn how to restore your poise and freedom of movement. We are passionate…
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Sunshine Coast
Australian Natural Therapists Association
The Australian Natural Therapists Association Limited (ANTA) is the largest national democratic association of 'recognised professional' traditional, complementary medicine and natural therapy…
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The Melbourne Yoga Centre is Australia’s premier centre for the practice and teaching of Yoga and Alexander Technique in Melbourne. Alexander Yoga is a subtle and sophisticated application of the…
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We’ve been challenging traditions for more than 160 years. We make lives better by producing leaders of society and equipping our people with leadership qualities so they can serve our communities at…
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Canberra (5)User guide to Alexander Technique
Alexander Technique
The Alexander Technique, as the name implies, was developed by Frederick Matthias Alexander in the 1890s. F. M. Alexander was an Australian actor who had been suffering from frequent laryngitis. After consulting numerous doctors, none of whom could provide a solution, F. M. Alexander realized the tension in his body and neck could be the cause. He changed the way he used to move and speak and within a short span of time was able to cure himself of his problems.
Unlike other alternative therapies the Alexander technique is not a procedure or operation. It is more akin to reprogramming the way your body moves and performs even the smallest of actions such as picking up a book or sitting in a chair. By correcting your posture according to the Alexander Technique you are able to relieve pressure or tension in various parts of the body which can in turn rectify pains or aches.
How the Alexander Technique Works
The Alexander Technique does not rely on routine exercises; rather, it concentrates on changing the habits of its students. Students are usually asked to perform everyday tasks such as walking, getting up or sitting. The instructors observe the students and then make small adjustments to the posture of the students. Gentle touches allow the students to clearly feel and see what they are doing wrong.
Who Can Benefit From the Alexander Technique
The Alexander Technique can be beneficial to anyone who is suffering from chronic pains or stiffness. It is particularly useful for people who perform repeated actions such as:
- Musicians
- Athletes
- Actors
- Stage Performers
How to Choose an Alexander Technique Teacher
Before deciding on a teacher it is important to:
- Ensure they are accredited from associations such as the Australian Society of Teachers of the Alexander Technique
- Speak to the teacher before the class so that you know what to expect during your session
- Understand that the Alexander Technique teacher is not a doctor and will not be able to give you a diagnosis of your illnesses
- Share information about any injuries or handicaps that might affect your movement or posture
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