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"Lessons in Alexander Technique have long term benefits for chronic back pain" - British Medical Journal Aug 08.
Mark has been practising in Brighton for over 5 years. He is also a tutor at The Brighton Alexander Tewchnique College.
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Welcome to Alexander Technique Central Brighton
As a back pain sufferer myself, I gained a terrific amount of benefit from the Alexander Technique.
I knew much of the problem was related to bad posture, but was quite shocked at how I held stress and undue tension in my body, not only in the obvious places, ie. neck and back, but also in shoulders, hips and ankles, etc.
It took time but I went from being on very strong prescription drugs to becoming relatively pain-free. I felt I had gained control of my body rather than being a slave to it.
This impressed me so much I decided to embark on the 3 year training course to become an Alexander Technique Practitioner.
I have more than four years teaching experience and run a successful practice in Central Brighton.
Mark Claireaux M.S.T.A.T.
As with all certified Alexander Technique Teachers I have completed a full time three year course and I was fortunate enough to train with Carolyn & John Nicholls at the accredited Alexander Technique College of Sussex in Hove. I am a full member of the Society of Teachers of the Alexander Technique and I teach from a studio in my house in the North Laine in central Brighton.
In lessons we teach people to 'unlearn' bad habits such as slouching and twisting and to use their bodies better. We use simple activities such as sitting, standing, walking and lying down which could seem a little absurd but if you think about it, just in the activity of standing up from a chair you use the whole co-ordination of head, neck and back and you are bending at the ankles, knees and hips. If we can improve on this co-ordination we can apply it to most other aspects of life, from driving a car, playing sports, musical instruments, our work to yoga and other such activities.
The Alexander Technique
AT (Alexander Technique) is a unique form of health education which involves neuromuscular re-education. ie: making the best use of yourself through a practical method of self improvement.
As toddlers we had very good use of ourselves, our big heads balanced nicely on our bodies, leading our movements with our heads, bending down into a squat with our ankles, knees and hips and all supported by our straight back. As we get older we get into bad habits through imitation of others and letting gravity pull us down. The very act of living in the modern world, which is a very stressful environment, drags us down. Just think how much this environment has changed, especially in the last 100 years or so.
Also it can be interesting to state what AT is not. It is not relaxation therapy although it can be relaxing and energising, in fact it is not really a therapy at all but more of a re-education. It is not posture control either; many people get the idea that it is about getting in the right position or sitting up straight. It isn't at all. However most people will enjoy improved posture.
It should also be noted that we do not diagnose as we are not medically qualified; our expertise is in the use of the body as a whole. AT teaches people to become more aware of how they use themselves in everyday activities. It will help to improve your breathing, circulation, muscle tension, balance and co-ordination and mutually it can help you stay calmer and think on your feet.
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M.S.T.A.T ( Member of The Society of Teachers of the Alexander Technique)
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Alexander Technique
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