Margie V. MarrsAlexander Technique
I first experienced the effects of the Alexander Technique during a lesson with Barbara Kent at a voice workshop in Amherst, Massachusetts in 1980. Over the next 25 years I managed to acquire guidance and training from several teachers, and those experiences were invaluable in helping me with my own singing and the development of my voice students at Coe College. In 2005 a sabbatical provided the opportunity for me to begin an intensive training course and eventually become a certified AmSAT teacher, enabling me to enhance my own well-being and find new opportunities for sharing the Technique with others.
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The Alexander Technique is a body/mind method that works with balance, breathing, and movement. It teaches you to become aware of habits which prevent you from functioning freely and offers strategies for changing these habits.
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The Alexander Technique is an educational process that can help you rediscover your natural poise and flexibility. It will enable you to understand how your body is naturally designed to work. Through the exploration of simple movements you can become aware of and reestablish balance and ease in your general coordination. The Alexander Technique is not something to 'do,' but the development of skills which can be applied both to daily tasks and to activities requiring complex coordination - such as singing, acting, dancing, playing a musical instrument, participating in sports, etc.
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Relief from chronic pain, especially neck & back pain, and repetitive strain injuries
* Better posture, balance, flexibility, mobility, and range of motion |
Improved breathing and circulation
* Reduction of strains attributed to aging * Higher energy levels and increased strength |
Greater resilience, poise, and grace in daily activities
* Increased calm and confidence * Expanded mindfulness, attentiveness, and self-awareness |
Improved presentation and performance skills for actors, musicians, dancers, equestrians, athletes, and public speakers
* Enhanced productivity in the workplace |