The Alexander Technique – Who was Alexander?

FM Alexander - founder of the Alexander Technique

  The Alexander Technique was founded by Frederick Matthias Alexander, an Australian actor born in 1869.  He became hoarse and struggled for breath on stage. Doctors did not find anything physically wrong with him and advised him to rest his … [Read more...]

Head Balance – Part 2

Drawing of Head Neck Balance for correct posture

Having found out where the head balances on top of the neck, what next?  Our heads are very heavy – the equivalent weight of 4 to 5 litres of water. With this heavy weight on top of the body, it needs to work with us and not against us. If the … [Read more...]

Head Balance – Part 1

Drawing of Natural Head Balance restored by the Alexander Technique

To find where the head balances on the neck, place a finger in the soft dent behind each ear lobe.  Imagine a line going between these 2 points. The middle of this line is approximately where the head balances on the neck. It’s often higher … [Read more...]