How it works           

By redirecting the power of our thinking, we can learn to prevent unnecessary muscular activity which interferes with our ability to move easily.  When we stop imposing extra effort onto tasks we want to perform, those same tasks appear to become easier. 

As we develop the skills involved in planning and carrying out simple movements, we are increasingly able to create our own effective strategies for facing the specific challenges in which we are most interested - whether those lie at the level of movement, performance, behaviour, or even the designing of our lives. 

Lessons in the ITM approach are fun, friendly, and tailored to the specific needs and interests of the students.  Simple ideas about thinking and movement are explored through a combination of verbal interactions and practical experimentation, where teachers also employ gentle use of hands.  Typically you’ll begin with everyday activities like sitting, standing, and walking and as you gain experience in the technique, you might explore any activity that can reasonably be performed in a lesson, including dance, drama, sports or music.

The Alexander Technique can be learned in a group or individual setting.   Group learning is recommended since students tend to progress more quickly and have more fun, but individual lessons can sometimes be more appropriate, depending on the circumstances of the student.