Alexander Technique San Francisco
Fumi Sasa
Back pain, neck and shoulder tension, breathing difficulties and many stress-related disorders are
often the consequences of misusing the body during activity. Over time, this misuse turn into a
habit and we become so accustomed to the resulting tension that, unless we are in pain,
we rarely notice it.
The Alexander Technique is a method for identifying and letting go of these unwanted habits.
This allows you to use the appropriate amount of muscular effort for any activity you engage in
whether simple such as walking or complex like playing a musical instrument or practicing a
martial art.
The technique is not yoga, massage or religion.
It is a 100 year old proven neuromuscular
re-education method.
You will first learn to identify habitual behavior that can cause Musculoskeletal Disorders(MSDs),
and then, through a skilled teacher’s hands, you move with greater ease and balance.
With time, your sensory awareness becomes more accurate.
My clients reported a decrease in pain and discomfort,
greater freedom of movement, improved posture and balance, appropriate control
of muscle tension and an overall sense of well being.
The technique is not limited
to the workplace or applications to medical rehabilitation.
The technique is taught in dozens of performing centers and training schools around the world which include:
The Julliard School
The Yale School of Drama
The New England Conservatory of Music
The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art
The Royal College of Music
UCLA School of Theater
Musicians, dancers, actors, athletes, martial artists, pilates and yoga teachers/students can greatly
benefited from learning the principles of Alexander Technique to enhance their performances.