lessons
Alexander Technique is both an education and a therapy. It is about helping you, to help yourself. Learn what happens in a lesson, fees and how many lessons to expect.
Alexander Technique Lessons
Most Alexander Technique lessons are taught one-to-one, by a qualified teacher. A progressive series is structured, specific to the pupil’s needs. Usually lessons are weekly for 45 or 60 minutes.
The teacher combines observation, dialogue and gentle manual guidance to help students improve self-awareness, release habitual tensions and redirect effort into efficient movement.
Principles are taught so students can independently apply the technique to specialised skills, or in daily activities. Lessons typically involve the teacher working with the student moving, walking, sitting, standing and lying down.
It is generally considered that 10 lessons give students a practical understanding of the principles, and 30 gives the student a strong independence and ability to manage conditions by consistently applying the principles in activity.
As students continue to use what they have learnt, benefits accrued in a session are sustained. A series of lessons builds skills that can be used and developed indefinitely.
Alexander Technique for Children
For students under the age of fourteen, it is advisable to discuss with the studio prior to booking.
Group Workshops
From time to time, the studio offers group workshops or classes to the public. For private group lessons, on-site visits or workshops, please contact the studio with details of your request.
Lesson Prices
The cost of Alexander Technique sessions varies between teachers. Click here to view Jeremy Woolhouse’s schedule of fees, but please note other teachers will charge differently.
A controversial decision to exclude Alexander Technique from private health fund rebates is currently being revised. Currently, neither Medicare nor private health insurers will contribute to the cost of Alexander Technique lessons.