One-to-one lessons
The only really effective way of learning the Alexander Technique is through individual lessons. An introductory lesson (1 hour) normally costs £35; subsequent lessons (minimum 45 minutes) cost £30, but concessionary fees are also available.
Learning the Alexander Technique is rather like learning to drive or to play a musical instrument: we recommend a series of regular lessons - the number needed and the frequency varies according to the individual. As with driving or music lessons, the Technique aims to give you skills that you can then apply to your daily activities thoughout your life, though you may want to come back for an occasional 'top-up' lesson.
Daytime and evening appointments are available. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing; women should wear trousers. You will need to remove your shoes.
Introductory sessions
If you are not sure about committing yourself to regular lessons, come with your partner, a friend, relative or colleague and explore the principles of the Technique through a two-part introductory session (each part lasts around two hours). Each session involves games, illustrated talk and discussion; you will also get a good deal of hands-on work from me to give you an idea of 'the Alexander experience'.
These introductory sessions typically cover:
- the power of habit
- the head-neck-back relationship
- using conscious directed thinking to achieve a more balanced, co-ordinated self
- what triggers tension and learning how to respond differently
- faulty sensory appreciation (do we know what we are doing with our bodies?)
- lying-down work
- standing, sitting and walking.
Introductory sessions are available in Ipswich, Felixstowe and Beccles and cost £50 per person (£40 concessions) for the two-part session.
Please be aware that these sessions are designed to help you discover whether you would like to have Alexander Technique lessons; they are not a substitute for one-to-one tuition.
Coming for lessons
I teach in Ipswich town centre at A&L Clinics (Lower Brook Dental Practice), 9 Lower Brook Street, IP4 1AG. Parking is available behind the Dental Practice and is accessed from Foundation Street (next to the multi-storey carpark; either come into the Dental Practice by the back entrance or turn right out of the carpark onto Rosemary Lane, right again to come onto Lower Brook Street and right again to take you up to No. 9). For appointments in Ipswich, please contact me directly on 01394 277684/07985 208475. I also teach in central Felixstowe (five minutes from the town centre - please call 01394 277684 for precise directions); and in Beccles at Manor House Complementary Health Professionals, (Manor House Lane; tel: 01502 712505).