Benefits and Applications

For the health conscious
Develop strategies for active, graceful living at any age. Enjoy balance, poise, flexibility and energy for everyday activities. Create improved, dynamic posture.

For the active and the athletic
Increase your overall functioning and advance your “game.” Improving how you think about movement can improve your ability at sports and in the daily activities of life.  More about the Alexander Technique and sports.

For the computer user
Learn how to sit comfortably at a computer without straining your neck and back. Learn to alleviate repetitive stress injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome.
Click here for classes specifically related to sitting.

For the person in pain
Learn to ease pain associated with muscular misuse. People with back and neck pain, jaw (TMJ) pain, chronic headaches, hip and knee problems, and sciatica, can be helped by the Technique.

For the stressed
Find real choice in the way you react to demanding situations and reduce the harmful affects of stress. Learn to effectively manage your stress.

For the performer
Gain better control of your instrument, be it musical, vocal, or your self as an actor or public speaker. Improve your performance and your impact on your audience; bring dynamic poise to your onstage presence.



Amira Alvarez, Certified Alexander Technique Instructor
Berkeley, California
510-528-3109
amira.alvarez@gmail.com