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More ease in sitting, standing and moving

Want to learn practical tools to be more comfortable when you’re upright, in sitting, standing and moving - and find some comfort?

Tried everything?

A different approach

Many people come to the Alexander Technique having already tried approaches such as physiotherapy, massage or chiropractic care. These approaches aim to treat the symptoms, strengthening or stretching specific muscles or tissues.

The Alexander Technique is a totally different approach. It addresses the root cause of pain rather than simply treating symptoms. It reveals the unconscious habits of muscle tension that could be contributing or causing the problem in the first place.

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01

Notice

Become aware of how you hold yourself through the day, sit, stand and move.

02

Release

Learn to let go of the excess tension that's been straining your back, neck and joints.

03

Choose differently

Build a lasting, practical skill you can use anywhere, long after your sessions end.

Your lesson

What happens in a session?

Gentle, practical and grounded in the things you do every day. Each session has two parts.

1. Everyday activities

We look at simple movements like sitting, standing, and moving into and out of a chair.

2. Gentle guidance

Through hands-on guidance and verbal instruction, you become aware of and release the patterns of compression and tension we all bring to everyday life.

3. Active rest

Time lying down, fully supported, to encourage deeper muscular release and relief for the back.

Two women, one lying on her back and the other kneeling, are engaging in a physical therapy or medical exercise in a plain white room.

Why it matters

The right muscles for the job

Our postural and movement habits can pull the body out of its natural alignment and balance. When that happens, we rely on the larger surface muscles to keep us upright - instead of the deeper postural muscles (designed to keep us upright).

The result can be veering from an overly braced posture, to a collapsed or rigid posture when the surface muscles tire, along with pain and discomfort.

Each session includes a period of active rest: lying on your back with knees bent and your head supported by a few books. Because the body is fully supported, it encourages further muscular release and maximum relief for the back.

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What you'll gain

Why start the Alexander Technique?

Understand the root of your pain

And learn to do less of what's causing it.

Less stress and tension

With a profound effect on your physical and emotional wellbeing.

Evidence-based

Clinical trials back its long-term results.

Feel more yourself again

More comfortable, more at ease, more you.

Client experiences

In their words

“I came to Jen for help with anxiety after going through a period of repeated panic attacks. I was looking for ways to help me stay calm and relaxed and wanted to give the Alexander Technique a go. I am so happy I did as Jen really helped me to feel at ease almost immediately and I was able to let go of any tension very quickly. She explained to me what to expect and do at the beginning of the session which I found really helpful and her gentle nature, warmth and kindness just added to my experience. I would definitely recommend Jen to anyone looking to try the Alexander Technique. I felt so much better and lighter afterwards.”
— Isabel
“Jen is a thoughtful, gentle and effective practitioner of Alexander technique. I saw her to help me improve my walking gait and balance after a long illness. From the outset I felt safe in Jen's hands. Over time, my mobility and balance improved substantially. Jen is a sensitive therapist who has helped me a lot. I would recommend her without hesitation.”
— Christine
“Jen has a calm, warm and thoughtful manner. She has greatly alleviated the discomfort in my back and shoulders and has showed me ways of keeping this going in between sessions.‍”
— Nic
“I started having sessions because I was finding it hard to sit comfortably at work and I was beginning to experience some niggling pains. I am surprised at how much I am enjoying our sessions. I leave them feeling deeply relaxed, energised and effortlessly upright. Jen offers excellent advice and has helped me become much more mindful of my body and posture, which has reduced my pain and discomfort. I have noticed that my mind is more peaceful and I can think of the things that were on my mind in a different and calmer way. My sleep has also improved. As Jen starts working on me, I feel a sense of relaxation and tension releasing. Her hands have a reassuring and clear quality and she is a very skilled practitioner. I would highly recommend her.”
— Cheryl
“Jen is passionate about the Alexander Technique and her enthusiasm is contagious. I find her a warm and engaging teacher and her gentle and thoughtful manner is very calming. She has also given me helpful advice on ways to practice the technique at home. I thoroughly enjoy my sessions with her and I leave them feeling relaxed, lighter and more upright. I have no hesitation in recommending Jen”
— Jean

Getting started

These approaches aim to treat the symptoms, strengthening or stretching specific muscles or tissues. The Alexander Technique teaches you how to change the unconscious habits of muscle tension that could be contributing or causing the problem in the first place. It offers a calm and practical approach by addressing the root cause of pain rather than simply treating symptoms.
The society which regulates the Alexander Technique recommends a basic course of lessons which is around 20. However, it will depend on what your issue is, how far you’d like to take it and whether you enjoy it. It’s a bit like learning any new skill or perhaps a new language. I would recommend having 4 to 6 sessions to get a feel for it and to reach a decision about whether it may help you.
Some people continue to take lessons for many years at fairly regular intervals because they continue to derive benefit from it and enjoy it. The purpose of lessons, however, is to make you self sufficient in recognising and preventing the postural habits that are contributing or causing the problem.
How we hold ourselves and move is so deeply ingrained in our nervous system and our habits have gone on for decades. So changing them takes some time, practice, patience and persistence.

Take the first step towards moving with ease.

Hold yourself and move with more ease and give yourself the relief you deserve.

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