Jane Staggs teaches the
Alexander Technique and is a member of the charity BackCare.
et al., "The Effects of Lessons in the
Alexander Technique on Music Performance in High and Low Stress Situations," Psychology of Music 23, No.
The
Alexander Technique teaches you how to relearn the natural poise you had as a child.
"The
Alexander Technique is a way for Guy to learn to use his body properly, so that during contact sports he damages himself less," says Sabrina Kiefer, spokeswoman for the Society Of Teachers Of The
Alexander Technique.
In the "Healing and Prevention" section are separate links to information about the
Alexander Technique, the Feldenkrais Method and the Pilates Method, as well as a section on warm-up stretches specifically for string players and differing views on the use of shoulder and chin rests.
You can learn more about the
Alexander Technique online.
The author explains how to teach the
Alexander Technique to performers, rather than knowing or learning it.
This tension can be relieved through the
Alexander technique. Qualified teacher of this technique Liana Thrassou will explain how it empowers performers to become aware of the physical habits that impede performance and to transform those habits, thus improving breathing coordination, vocal production and concentration, managing stage fright and freeing up spontaneity to perform more freely and expressively while putting less stress and strain on their bodies.
Today, she keeps a discretionary budget for her young artists' physical training, which they may use for Pilates, sessions with nutritionists, and for body-alignment training like
Alexander Technique.
In the illustrated pages of "Smart Yoga: Apply the
Alexander Technique to Enhance Your Practice, Prevent Injury, and Increase Body Awareness", David Moore draws on thirty years of experience and expertise teaching the
Alexander Technique to bring fresh and practical insights into how it can materially contribute to a safer and more effective yoga practice.
We're looking at one option (the
Alexander Technique) in this month's issue.
Yoga, Pilates,
Alexander Technique, and the Feldenkrais Method are all popular body alignment and body awareness methods that may help singers and teachers improve mind-body connections.