Malcolm Williamson Alexander Technique Training & Resources

This website continues to provide information on booking lessons with Malcolm Williamson in Central (South) Manchester or Edinburgh, and source material on the Alexander Technique. Workshops and post-graduate courses are offered from time to time. Watch for announcements.

What is the Alexander Technique?

The Alexander Technique is a rational way of approaching how we carry out daily activities. Normally, we just get on with the job in hand. Our habits take us through regular routines without our having to give it second thoughts. Sometimes, however, things don’t go as well as we’d like. Results are less than satisfactory, or we feel awkward and uncomfortable. There are usually good reasons why we notice these feelings. Yet, while we may not have much control over the causes, we do have choice in how we respond:

“Are there perhaps better ways of using myself? Can I change my old habits and do things more efficiently?”

When the American educationist, John Dewey, wrote “‘Stop and think’ is good psychology,” he was referring to the Alexander Technique. Learning how to prevent “too quick and unthinking responses” gives us the possibility of discovering better ways of doing things.

Over the century or more that the Alexander Technique has been taught, it has proved useful in resolving discomfort and strain such as back or neck pain. Its originator, F. M. Alexander, was an actor. Other performing artists have found his technique helpful for developing awareness, control of their body or reducing stress. Sports players have found it useful for improving breathing, co-ordination and balance.

In fact, whatever you want to do better, learning and applying the Alexander Technique may hold the key to unlocking fresh possibilities. Why not give it a try?

Malcolm Williamson, mSTAT has over 40 years’ experience of teaching the Alexander Technique. He has been Chair of the UK Society of Teachers of the Alexander Technique, Head of Training at the Manchester Alexander Technique Training School and has published widely on the history and benefits of the Technique. Learning the Technique usually requires 20-30 one-to-one lessons. If you would like an initial consultation lesson, then please contact Malcolm on:
Tel: 07790 177 458
Email: info@alextechteaching.org.uk

Teacher Training
If you are interested in the 3-year training as an Alexander Teacher, please contact Peter Bloch (Head of Training), The Manchester Alexander Technique Training School in Wilmslow regarding all queries or to register your interest in visiting the school.
https://www.manchesteralexandertraining.com/

Further information on the Alexander Technique and a full list of registered teachers can be found at:
www.alexandertechnique.co.uk