In the course of their lives many people find themselves obliged to give up essential or enjoyable activities because of the strain involved.
Lessons in The Alexander Technique often reveal that the source of strain is not found in the activity itself but in the way it is performed.
All human activity related to the body requires muscular tension, whether we are theading a needle or lifting a sack, and every action may be done with the right amount of tension.
It is our misfortune though unconsciously acquired habits, to become accustomed to innecesary tension while carring out the activities of our daily life. Over the years the effect of these harmful habits is to reduce mobility while at the same time the areas under constant tension become vulnerable to attack by disease.
The degenation caused by stress can be prevented by the Alexander Technique because it works on the body as a whole with resulting benefit to its individual parts. Because it is concerned with the quality of movement the technique can benefit anybody with the interest of pursue it.
