Several pupils have been kind enough to write aboutt their personal experiences.
David Dutton from East London writes:
As a teenager I developed mild kypho lordosis whereby the upper part of the spine curves giving the appearance of a slight hunch or rounded shoulders. A friend recommended the Alexander Technique, I read up on the theory and had my first lesson with Michelle in 1999 and I have been having lessons ever since. Read more
Doreen Faisca from SW2
I first came across the Alexander Technique as a Speech Therapy student many, many years ago. I don’t remember much about what we did in that taster class but what I do recall is leaving that session feeling at least 3 inches taller. Years later when I started working with adults who stammer I read how the AT could help with posture and breathing techniques. I became curious about how I could use AT in my work as a therapist and so I attended a weekend workshop run by Michelle which was the start of a very fruitful relationship. Read more
Sarah Oxford, E14
I have recurring neck and shoulder problems, and over the last couple of years I've had numerous physiotherapy sessions and lots of disturbed nights' sleep. About 6-7 months ago I bought a book about the Shaw Method of swimming, which is based on the Alexander Technique (AT). It made such a massive improvement to my swimming technique that I decided to try AT lessons too. Read more
Stephanie Chocieszynska, N1
I had my first Alexander lesson with Michelle nearly two years ago. I didn’t have (and still don’t) a specific reason for going – I just felt it was something that would benefit me. I soon learned that there are no easy answers to questions about the Technique. It is something you just have to experience. Read more