In an Alexander session the teacher uses what is called "listening hands" to help the student find ease in his or her body. We often start with the head and neck relationship, as coming out of a freeze or holding there can open up freedom in the entire spine.

We may spend part of the session on the table, asking your body to accept the support of the table and develop the skill of taking away unnecessary effort.

An important skill that the student learns is "body mapping", or sharpening their understanding of how the body is constructed. By changing your understanding of how you are meant to balance your bones, you can improve your habits in daily life.

Once the student has developed an understanding of the technique, we can take it into action. Singers, dancers, and actors have found an incredible release and improvement of their performance skills.

Standing or sitting in a chair with an awareness of Alexander principles is a simple way of opening up new movement patterns in the body that can be transferred to walking, running or any daily activity.

The challenge for the student is to maintain ease and balance throughout the activity.

The goal of any session is to give the student the skills and understanding to make the technique their own, so they walk out feeling more at ease and free in their own bodies.