Blue Mountains Alexander Technique
What is the Alexander Technique?
You already know that your body and mind work as one. Is your body and mind working as one in your activities? You probably already suspect that your body often does one thing, while your mind is off doing something else. Alexander Technique is for you because you understand that having your mind and your body harmonise will create improvement.
Continual non-specific pain is the most dramatic sign of disharmony, but also misalignment, poor balance, poor performance, negative mindset, feeling stuck are all signs that your bodymind is out of balance. Teens rapidly changing but stuck in sedentary school positions, adults adapting to the effects of aging, performers striving to meet the demands of their role are just some of the cross-section that struggle with aches and pains that can’t be explained or adequately addressed.
Alexander Technique teaches you a set of skills to intervene and begin to overcome harmful bodymind patterns that are holding you back. Neuroscience research recognises that there is a relationship between neuro-plasticity and human movement. FM Alexander, founder of Alexander Technique, observed and wrote about this over 100 years ago.
What would it be like if you could speak to your whole bodymind and ask it to collaborate? When your thoughts and movements cooperate, your physiology responds by reducing muscle tension, returning you to your natural alignment, allowing unimpeded blood flow, restoring the whole system to its efficient balance. Imagine a positive mindset, open to possibilities, easily problem solving, powerfully aware without stress.
Alexander allows you to experience unified mindbody harmony and then it trains you to call up that whole bodymind collaboration whenever you might need it. It’s a skill that everyone should know to provide easy movement, relief from many functional problems, unimpeded breathing and calm mindfulness. Join the thousands of people who, like yourself, inutitively know that good health is as much about mindset as it is about physical activity.
Why choose Alexander Technique?
Alexander Technique posture
Reduction of chronic pain
Improved performance
A new outlook
Benefits
The Alexander Technique offers a transformative experience for individuals of all ages and backgrounds, allowing you to seamlessly integrate your body’s movements with your personal goals. This practical knowledge empowers you to manage and overcome chronic conditions effectively. Whether your aim is to enhance your posture, alleviate chronic pain, refine your movement practices, or elevate your performance, the insights gained from the Alexander Technique can be invaluable. Embrace the path of self-discovery and unlock your true potential through mindful movement. Experience the profound impact of heightened awareness, enabling you to navigate daily activities with elegance and ease. Not only does the Alexander Technique promote physical well-being, but it also nurtures mental clarity, empowering you to live life to its fullest.
Learning the Alexander Technique
We can help you find the right solution for your issues.
- Try lessons that are tailored for you
- Come to an introductory workshop
- Learn at home online
Who your teacher is has a lot of influence on how you learn, how you identify with the subject and your level of enjoyment.
In your search for finding that teacher who will inspire you and help you develop, we hope that you will consider our teaching process.
The way that we teach, continually learn and live our life is as much about us as are our qualifications and our Alexander network. Have a read about our history of learning and accomplishment.
Listen to a lively interview with
Michael on Robyn Catchlove’s show
on Blue Mountains Community Radio. Great listening.
Listen to a one minute grab from the interview
Become an Alexander Technique Teacher
Michael Shellshear from Blue Mountains Alexander Technique is an AUSTAT Approved Teacher Trainer.
With over thirty years teaching experience, formal qualifications in adult education, Advanced Diploma of Alexander Technique teaching and experience writing the AUSTAT Teacher Training Standard there is a lot to offer a person wishing to train to a professional standard.
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What people say about their Alexander learning experience
“Michael Shellshear is a masterful Alexander teacher. He guides one into freedom, not just physically but also on a deeper level. The knowledge he imparts about Alexander’s teachings and its relationship to the human experience will remain with you for a lifetime.”
" I have Parkinson’s. I can truthfully say that I wouldn’t be walking now without knowledge of the Alexander technique.
Michael transmits to the pupil a very fine inner consciousness.
It is, literally, life-saving."
John Summers - Musician. Hazelbrook
The tools and practical lessons taught by Michael allowed me to bring awareness to how I was moving physically through the world. Pain levels are down and I am excited to see how far I can take this journey of awareness and body integration.
Kyle Stewart Blackheath
It was terrific. With all the bits and pieces of pain in my body, I now have a possible solution. All it requires is focus and application and a modicum of will power. Good luck me!
I was led to discover more about controlling my movements including standing, walking, sitting and rising. Very comprehensive but in a manageable staged sequence. I became very aware of my body and movements and my ability to make conscious decisions on how to move it. I have been pain free for quite some time now.
“Jane, I really can’t thank you enough for giving me the tools and information to shift some particularly challenging lifelong habits. Who knew bringing awareness would help so much?! A big thank you!”
“Thank you, Jane. After your Body Mapping session, the flow of air and sound was free and fluid. It was awesome!”
“Here’s a way to rediscover your body and connect to the way it moves. Come away with a strong connection to a more free flowing, moving you!”
Irene Iskric- Molong NSW
Michael has extraordinary skill in Alexander Technique and his group classes are a joy to attend.
Dave Starr- Hazelbrook
Michael’s use of language really helped me understand and reveal the possibilities of movement without “holding on” and without fear. It was great to observe the work of others, too, as it reinforced the philosophy. A transformative day for me! Thank you, Michael
Susan Head. Bowral NSW
A wonderful, engaging and inciteful workshop, with plenty of opportunity to practise the work and much to take home to continue improving my co-ordination and use. The group of people were great to engage with and Michael with his expansive knowledge and experience bought the whole day seamlessly together. Thank you.
Pam Darby-Mann - Molong
