Here is a short piece of Alexander Technique’s history.
F.M. Alexander was born in 1869 and as a young man had a successful career in the theatre. A devastating vocal problem brought his work to a standstill. When doctors advised him that there was nothing wrong with his voice, he concluded that it must be something he was doing that was undermining his vocal performance.
Alexander Technique History
After an intense period of study and analysis, the Alexander Technique was born. A complete system of re-education. Alexander had discovered certain fundamental truths about human behaviour, including how we think, coordinate and move. Over many years he developed a technique which not only eliminated his vocal problems but also brought about remarkable improvements in his general health.
Improving Ourselves
He realised that we could refine ourselves in fundamental ways that would improve our general health and ability to function. Applying his technique, we could feel better, increase our aptitude and perform tasks more efficiently.
He then started to teach his method to others. Alexander came to London in 1901 and continued to develop and teach the Technique in London and America until he died in 1955.
There are now over 2000 teachers worldwide.
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