Anyone can! People take lessons for a variety of reasons. Frequently, students discover that the Alexander Technique applies to many facets of their lives, beyond their initial reason for studying the technique.

Some common reasons for learning the technique:

Coping with Pain:  Pain is often caused or aggravated by excess tension or poor posture. Learning the technique enables the sufferer to release tension and alleviate pain.

Coping with Stress:  Composure, self-control and efficiency are central themes of the Technique. Learning the technique enables you to consider and choose your reactions to demanding conditions. You can learn to reduce stress levels and increase your equanimity.

Work Related Challenges: Prolonged sitting or standing, using tools or instruments need not cause repetitive strain injuries, fatigue, stiffness or boredom. The Alexander Technique encourages mobility and creativity even while performing repetitious, static and concentrated tasks.

Performers: Actors, singers, dancers and presenters use their body as their form of expression. The technique can help them enhance their stage presence by learning to use their body and voice to greatest effect. The Technique is part of the curriculum at leading drama and music colleges all over the world.

Athletic Achievement: Athletes use the Alexander Technique to advance performance and reduce the risk of injury. It can teach to sort out effective effort from useless exertion.

Pregnancy: The physical changes experienced during pregnancy can cause constant discomfort. Learning the Technique can help women to relieve aches and pains and adjust to change. My own experience has showed me that lessons always encouraged increased activity of the fetuses as they enjoyed the increased space gained from my improved posture. This was particularly beneficial during my first pregnancy when I carried twins.

Education:  The old adage that claims that "you can’t teach an old dog new tricks" is not considered to be true anymore. On the contrary, health-care professionals recommend learning new skills, languages or subject matter to improve our quality of life. Research suggests that exercising our brains can prevent the deterioration of intellectual capacities and facilitate cell renewal. The Alexander Technique can show you how to overcome the apprehension and preconceived ideas that interfere with learning anything new – regardless of your age. 

Coping with Aging: The anxiety and physical challenges associated with aging can be alleviated by restoring balance and confidence. An attitude of caution and conservation can be replaced with efficiency and attentiveness to appropriate use of the joints and muscles.