ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE has successfully helped thousands like YOU... for over 100 years
Welcome to Stephanie Smith - Alexander Technique Practice in Loughton/Epping, Essex
ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE has successfully helped thousands like YOU... for over 100 years
Essentially, The Alexander Technique empowers you by giving you an active role in identifying problems and solutions to injuries and muscle and joint pain so that you:- regain control
- alleviate pain
- beat back pain
- improve posture
The technique may be more important to you than anything you have ever tried before
The Alexander Technique is a powerful tool for to help you regain control of your body. You become aware of how to move with greater freedom by discovering a new balance of mind and body. As an active participant in your Alexander Technique sessions you will discover through one-to-one gentle manual guidance, verbal instruction and discussion how your body and mind work together in a natural and powerful way.
Alexander Technique - One Day Introduction with Stephanie Smith
Buckhurst Hill Community Association
One Day Saturday Workshop with Stephanie Smith (MSTAT)
Saturday 13th November 2010 and Saturday 29th January 2011, 10.30-3.30
Fee: £28.00 (+£1 day membership for non BHCA members)
The Alexander Technique is the perfect system for the 21st century lifestyle. Find out more about this unique and thoughtful approach to poor posture, chronic pain, stress and tension through a day of demonstrations, discussion and gentle experiential exercises.
Students will learn through discussion, observation and practical activities and demonstrations.
Topics to be covered include:
- Alexander's own story.
- A look at gravity.
- Understanding our design in relation to our use and functioning.
- The relationship of the head, neck and back.
- Primary Control.
- Self observation.
- Recognition of the force of habit.
- Recognition of faulty sensory appreciation.
- The meaning of fitness.
- Lying down in semi-supine position.
Students should wear comfortable clothing and bring a blanket or something to lie on while on the floor and three or four thin paperback books.
IT IS IMPORTANT TO REALISE THAT THIS IS AN INTRODUCTORY COURSE AND CANNOT BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR ONE-TO-ONE LESSONS
About Stephanie Smith MSTAT (OCN accredited) ITEC
I have been an Alexander practitioner since 1994 and my Alexander Technique Practice is in Theydon Bois, Essex. From my late twenties onwards I suffered a succession of serious and painful back injuries for which there seemed to be no successful treatment. Friends recommended the Alexander Technique and to my amazement, after a series of lessons the pain had gone and I was able to continue with a normal active life. I was so captivated by the whole process that I decided to train and become a practitioner.
I am now a member of the Society of Teachers of the Alexander Technique (STAT) having completed the three-year, full-time teacher-training course in 1994. Since qualifying, I have undertaken extensive post-graduate training. My teacher and mentor was a Doctor of Biomechanics at Surrey University. I have recently had my knowledge, skills and approach to The Alexander Technique accredited at level 4+ by the Open College Network.
Since qualifying I have been working full-time. I have appeared on television to talk about and demonstrate the Technique and I give introductory, explanatory talks about the Technique for Adult Education. I also give Professional Development workshops for Alexander Teachers.
Recently the benefits of the Alexander Technique have again been personally demonstrated to me. After major surgery to my right leg I feared I may never be able to walk again. The Alexander Technique was the significant contributory factor to my rehabilitation. Using the principles of the Technique I recovered from my loss of mobility within a few months of surgery. I am now able to use my understanding and empathy to pass my knowledge, skills and experience to others so that they can benefit in the same way.
I am a past Secretary to the Society of Teachers of the Alexander Technique (STAT) and a member of the Publicity Committee. Following my development of STAT Student Network, I have co-ordinated STAT teacher's Continuing Professional Development Programme since 1995.
My work with STAT's Publicity Committee in 2004 involved helping set up and organise the first ever Alexander Awareness Week and the celebratory Champagne Centenary Event at Australia House. My Publicity Committee work also includes helping the Society with articles and information for the media.
What my pupils say about the Technique
SUE OLDHAM (Teacher)
'Alexander training with Stephanie has improved my posture allowing me to walk, sit, stand and breathe naturally and comfortably so reducing bodily and mental tension and making me feel more relaxed and supple.'
OWEN SEYMOUR (Actor)
'Alexander was an actor and his technique is for Actors. I use it as a base exercise for all other work, whether it's a performance or daily voice exercises. And with Stephanie you are taught by a lovely enthusiast! Alexander Technique brilliantly compliments all the areas an actor is concerned with. I find the Alexander Technique prepares me mentally and physically for my daily voice work. Alignment, relaxation and physical awareness all improve through using Alexander Technique. Working with Stephanie has really helped me with everything from singing to running.'
KARINA MILNES (Theatre Sister)
'After my first session of Alexander Technique, I felt like a new person. I had not realized how ‘old’ I had been feeling. I was walking on air and everyone at work noticed the difference.'
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