"The influence of the way we use ourselves is operating either for or against us every moment of our lives"
-FM Alexander
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About Alexander Technique
F.M. Alexander was an actor suffering from a voice problem. Medical remedies did not help, so he thought it must be something he was doing to himself.
He discovered he was creating tension in his neck and chest as he breathed in. This was having a disastrous effect on his larynx. When Alexander tried to change his habits, he discovered he could not really separate his muscle movements from his thinking and attitude of mind.
Alexander later found that nearly everyone uses excessive tension in ordinary everyday activity. His discovery that "use affects function" has been substantiated in research published by the British Medical Journal, August 2008 - Alexander lessons give long-term benefit to chronic low back pain sufferers.
view BMJ article
The Alexander Technique encourages self-awareness and less effortful thinking and movement. The use of the teacher's hands to gently release nervous tension is an important element.
Fuller information about the Alexander Technique can be found by visiting the web site of our professional organisation, STAT, at www.stat.org.uk
About Us
Alexander lessons are very informal. You wear normal (preferably loose) clothes. You have to take your shoes off. Lessons normally last 40 - 45 minutes.
We try to get our pupils fully and actively involved in lessons. We generally give them "homework" to practise between lessons. The aim is to help you to help yourself. We are constantly finding out more ourselves so there is always plenty for you to learn.
The current cost of a normal 45 minute lesson is £37. Introductory lessons of one hour minimum cost £44. Lessons shared between two persons are for one hour and cost £44.
Concessions are available for those who need them - we do not want the cost to bar anyone who wants to learn the Technique.
We are both members of the Society of Teachers of the Alexander Technique (STAT).
Neal Morley
The Alexander Technique first helped me with a neck problem caused by my poor sitting posture when I was a lawyer. From 1987 to 1990 I trained at The Alexander Re-education Centre in Aylesbury. Since 1990 I have been teaching the Alexander Technique from home at Duns Tew near Banbury and in Milton Keynes.
I work with people from all walks of life including many suffering from disabilities.
Anne Morley
I qualified as an Alexander Teacher in 1987 and have been teaching in Duns Tew since then. I also work at the Godswell Natural Therapy Centre in Bloxham.
I enjoy teaching all ages and find it as rewarding to work with school children as well as elderly pupils. Amongst my pupils are riders, violinists, office workers, gardeners, hairdressers, yoga students and teachers, all of whom are helped by lessons.
About You
The Alexander Technique is available for everyone. We have worked with people from all walks of life from aristocrats to gardeners, from nurses to nuns. We have taught schoolchildren and people in their eighties.
The Technique is particularly helpful for
Back, neck and postural problems
Stress
Injuries and illnesses affecting mobility and balance
Voice problems and public speaking
Breathing problems
Pregnancy and post-natal care
Occupations and interests (e.g. music, riding, golf) where skilful use of the body is at a premium
Many people are taking lessons to prevent deterioration of their posture in the future.
The Technique is very helpful for anyone interested in personal development as it works with the whole person.
Where We Are
We both teach at our home, which is
64 Hill Farm Lane
Duns Tew
Deddington, Oxon
Duns Tew is equidistant from Banbury, Bicester and Chipping Norton
Neal Morley also teaches at
private address
Shenley Wood
Milton Keynes (Mondays)
Anne Morley also teaches at
Godswell Natural Therapy Centre
Bloxham Near Banbury (Tuesdays)
For more information please contact us 01869 347 655 or email us
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Alexander Technique
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