Alexander Technique Introduction - Simple and basic.

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Achieve Better Posture, Poise, Performance, Breathing and less pain.

Created byPaul Barrett

Last updated 4/2025

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What you'll learn

Achieve better Posture, Poise, Performance, Breathing, Voice production and less pain.
Acquire a powerful, resourceful, innovative skill you can use and develop for the rest of your life.
Recognize inefficient, detrimental habits in yourself and be able to change them.
Understand Alexander Technique principles and apply them to your lifestyle.
Learn about the natural laws of coordination and mechanical advantage that you possess.

Course content

1 section • 9 lectures • 41m total length

Introductory overview2:32
This lecture introduces the course, facilitator and introduces Alexander's main principle or law.

For more information or skype lessons contact me through my website: Theleadinghead.com

CAUTION: It is recommend to have one-to-one lessons with a qualified teacher along with this

course for thorough understanding of the Alexander Technique.

A-list celebrities who use the Alexander Technique

Madonna, Hugh Jackman, Richard Gere, Joanna Lumley, Sir Paul McCartney, William Hurt, Pierce Brosnan, Sting, Jamie Lee Curtis, Jennifer Saunders, Ruby Wax, John Cleese, Judi Dench, Keanu Reeves. Queen Elizabeth II + many more ....

"Prevent the things you have been doing, and you're half way home" FM Alexander.

Recommended reading - Body learning by Michael J. Gelb
F.M. Alexander's Story and his discovery.6:47
In this first Lecture I will explain F.M Alexander's story and what he discovered. Paying close attention to F.M Alexander's story will help you understand his technique faster and how deceptively simple and profound it can be.

CAUTION: It is recommend to have one-to-one lessons with a qualified teacher along with this

course for thorough understanding of the Alexander Technique.

"People don't decide their futures, they decide their habits,

and their habits decide their futures" FM Alexander
Primary control - The important relationship of the head to spine in activity.8:16
In this lecture Alexander's term of Primary control will be explained and demonstrated.

CAUTION: For best results it is recommended to have one-to-one lessons with a qualified

teacher for thorough understanding and comprehension.

" The head leads and the body follows " F.M Alexander
Faulty Sensory Awareness - Faulty kinesthetic perception4:32
Faulty Sensory Awareness and debauched kinaesthesia/proprioception will be explained with graphic examples and demonstration.

CAUTION: It is recommend to have one-to-one lessons with a qualified teacher along with this

course for thorough understanding and comprehension of the Alexander Technique.

" Every experience you have is transmitted into muscular tension." F.M Alexander
Inhibition - Stopping unnecessary tension and reactions2:56
Stopping or changing an automatic or unconscious response to a stimulus is explained in this lecture.

CAUTION: It is recommended to have one-to-one lessons with a qualified teacher for

thorough understanding of the principles of the Alexander Technique because of the kinaesthetic nature

of the Technique.

" When you stop doing the wrong thing, the right thing does itself " F.M Alexander
Directions - Giving yourself conscious orders1:55
How to give yourself conscious directions is explained in this lecture. Alexander directions are used to release unnecessary muscle tension, alleviate strain and refine your coordination.

CAUTION: It is recommend to have one-to-one lessons with a qualified teacher along with this

course for thorough understanding and comprehension of the Alexander Technique.

" Change involves carrying out an activity against the habit of life." F.M Alexander
End-gaining - The force of habit1:13
The detrimental habit of End-gaining is explained in this lecture. End-gaining is trying to achieve something without paying proper attention to the means-whereby of how you achieve it.

CAUTION: It is recommend to have one-to-one lessons with a qualified teacher along with this

course for thorough understanding and comprehension of the Alexander Technique.

" This end-gaining business has got to such a point - it's worse that a drug " F.M Alexander
Tips to implement - Semi-supine and Whispered Ah7:46
In this lecture two Alexander Technique procedures are given to help you start improving your Posture, Poise and Performance and help alleviate back-pain. Alexander recommended practicing these to help keep yourself in good condition.

CAUTION: It is recommend to have one-to-one lessons with a qualified teacher along with this

course for thorough understanding and comprehension of the Alexander Technique.

When asked how one could keep in good condition if one had a sedentary lifestyle Alexander replied

without hesitation " The Whispered Ahh ".
Car seats, Chairs and sitting - Tips to implement5:15
In this lecture I will give you practical tips on how to sit more comfortably without strain and tension while driving or sitting on chairs and show you how you can achieve and maintain this for yourself.

CAUTION: It is recommend to have one-to-one lessons with a qualified teacher along with this

course for thorough understanding and comprehension of the Alexander Technique.
F.M. Alexander Technique Quiz

Requirements

A pen and notepad to take notes and your undivided focused attention.

Description

The course is a simple and basic introductory to the Alexander Technique for anyone who wants to know more about it. The Alexander Technique is most popular amongst performers such as musicians, actors and professionals who would like to enhance performance and reduce, avoid and prevent injury, strain and pain.

F.M Alexander's principles are explained and demonstrated in simple everyday language so the viewer/listener can understand how the technique works and can be applied to their lifestyle.

1. The course is about how you can improve your own Posture, Poise, Performance, Breathing and reduce excess muscle tension and pain.

2. Learn a powerful, resourceful, innovative, skill you can use and develop for the rest of your life.

3. Tips and procedures on how to relive pain, improve posture and breathing quickly.

4. Under 1 hour to complete the introduction course.

5. To learn about the laws of natural coordination, poise, performance and pain-prevention.

6. Take this course if you're interested in performing at your best and being resistant to stress, fatigue and bad habits.

For best results from the Alexander Technique it´s always best to have one-to-one lessons with a qualified Alexander Teacher.

I now offer "how to execute effective Whispered Ah´s" via zoom, for professional voice users who want to master

the many benefits of Alexander´s Whispered Ah procedure.

Email appointments are at - h a r d t o s i g n o u t @ g m a i l. c o m

Who this course is for:

This course is for anyone new to the Alexander Technique, anyone who would like to improve their posture, poise, voice, general health and performance, and anyone who would like to get rid of back-pain and many other painful health conditions.