{"id":39688,"date":"2012-01-11T11:33:16","date_gmt":"2012-01-11T19:33:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lukeford.net\/blog\/?p=39688"},"modified":"2012-01-11T12:01:37","modified_gmt":"2012-01-11T20:01:37","slug":"can-you-teach-yourself-alexander-technique","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lukeford.net\/blog\/?p=39688","title":{"rendered":"Can You Teach Yourself Alexander Technique?"},"content":{"rendered":"

In Australia in 1891, the actor F.M. Alexander<\/a> developed such severe voice trouble that his career was threatened.<\/p>\n

According to the Alexander myth, F.M. could find no help so he eventually sat himself down in a room filled with mirrors and examined his habits when he tried to project his voice.<\/p>\n

F.M. saw that the more he tried to project his voice, the more his head tipped back and his neck tightened and compressed and breathing became difficult. So he evolved a method whereby he could inhibit his neuromuscular impulses that hurt him and directed himself in a way that allowed for optimal performance.<\/p>\n

Other people heard about his success and he began to teach them his methods. After F.M.’s death, these methods became known as the Alexander Technique.<\/p>\n

When I first heard about the Technique in 2008, I checked out some books and videos from the library and tried to teach myself Alexander Technique. Within a few weeks, I realized I needed a teacher.<\/p>\n

Some hardy souls can teach themselves Alexander Technique but most people will find it easier and quicker to find themselves a good teacher.<\/p>\n