Frederick Matthias Alexander
His Life... His Legacy...
A unique documentary showcasing the life and work of Frederick Matthias Alexander - originator of the Alexander Technique
LIFE IS MOVEMENT
When young we enjoyed moving easily. The sense of joy diminishes later because of:
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backache
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tight muscles
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sore knees
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stiff neck
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tense shoulders
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Daily activities of walking, bending or sitting down on a chair become even more difficult ... standing up from a chair is even harder !
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Self-help
Improve self-management skills.
Explore Alexander’s ideas so as to regain ease and poise:
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Learning the Alexander Technique offers:
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Knowledge for better balance when moving, whether for pleasure or essential activities
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Improvement of performance standards for performers ..
e.g. music, dance, drama, sport -
Strategies for pain management
About the DVD cover photograph:
The Australian actor F M Alexander (1869-1955) developed severe breathing and voice problems that threatened his career.
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His solution enabled this career to continue, but unexpectedly, a new career opened up as well.
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Alexander taught others to deal with health problems, his work is now known as the Alexander Technique.
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The DVD covers Alexander’s background, discoveries, and the modern day Alexander Technique. This Technique offers a means to improve health and wellbeing for everyone.
For enquiries about the documentary or private lessons in the Alexander Technique (in South Australia) please contact:
Rosslyn McLeod
Phone: 08 8338 2262
Email: info@fmalexanderdoc.com