Too often we get confused about reality. Alexander Technique often comes across as stuffy, uptight, too serious. There is a pressure to be a perfect example of postural excellence. The truth is that much of what FM discovered was a fight against this kind of militarised approach. We actually want to feel free to be ourselves and free to relax in our bodies. Free to deal with reality in the easiest and most positive way. There is no reason why we should feel the need to be anything but ourselves. And Alexander Technique should be about that realisation. Reality is many things. When we try to be perfect we forget one very important truth. We are all a bit crazy. Human beings are a bit bonkers. If anything Alexander Technique will help you own this. But it’s never about being something you are not or putting pressure on yourself to be perfect. It really is about having fun and enjoying just being you. Learning to let go….
