Alexander Technique | Sonia Richards

"Alexander established not only the beginning of a far-reaching science of the apparently involuntary movements we call reflexes, but a technique of connection (i.e. integration and self control), which forms a substantial addition to our very slender resources in personal education."

George Bernard Shaw

The Benefits
The Technique

- Improve poor posture

- Naturally overcome back, neck and joint pain

- Relieve muscle tension and stiffness

- Improve vocal and breathing problems

- Overcome anxiety and stress related conditions
The challenges and fast-changing demands of modern life can so occupy our thoughts that we forget about that most important consideration: ourselves. When the natural subconscious mechanisms for balance and posture are disturbed by habitual misuse or injury, the standard of our physical and mental functioning can be adversely affected. However, the appropriate muscular activity for posture is not something we can regain simply by trying harder. It involves 'automatic' reflex responses that, when working well, appear to support the body almost effortlessly. By adopting the principles of the Alexander Technique, and by learning to prevent interference with the subtle, complex mechanisms, we can significantly restore their effectiveness. Breathing and speaking become easier; movement becomes freer, lighter and more enjoyable.

“ I have noticed noticing a change in my body posture since commencing Alexander Technique lessons with Sonia only 4 sessions ago. In such a short period of time I feel that the lessons have made a positive difference to the amount of tension I hold in my body and thus my riding, I look forward to continuing with them to see just how much I can improve”

- Jacqui Sutton Hoo

I have let go of negative patterns of thinking which affected how I held my body

- Margaret, Saxmundham

I never thought after nearly 30 years I would be free from pain

- Jenny, Cransford

For many years I had become conscious of leaning to one side and my hands being shaky when picking things up and holding cups of tea. I also needed some more power in my voice. I often thought to myself, ‘Can I do anything to improve myself?’. Over the past ten months Sonia Richards used the Alexander Technique to help me be aware of and work on areas of muscle tension. This has resulted in a noticeable improvement in posture and my hands are less shaky. Also my voice is stronger. My aim is to improve things even further.

- Andrew, Aldeburgh

Clinical trial results published show that Alexander Technique lessons provide long-term benefit.

The trial results clearly show that 24 one-to-one lessons in the Alexander Technique led to important improvements in function, quality of life and reduction of days in pain for the patients. Following 24 Alexander Technique lessons the average number of activities limited by back pain had fallen by 42%. Click here to read more on an external website.

Sonia Richards can organise group workshops for people interested in finding out more about the technique.

The group workshops can be a standalone day or a half day. They can also become a course of workshops over a number of weeks or can be combined with horse riding.

Sonia has accommodation on site for people who may need it.

I have been very conscious of my body's positioning since your Workshop and my back is so much better - I knew I twisted to the left but you gave me some tools to work on this thank you so much!

Kay Mitchell

"Alexander established not only the beginning of a far-reaching science of the apparently involuntary movements we call reflexes, but a technique of connection (i.e. integration and self control), which forms a substantial addition to our very slender resources in personal education."

The Alexander Technique

- Improve poor posture

- Naturally overcome back, neck and joint pain

- Relieve muscle tension and stiffness

- Improve vocal and breathing problems

- Overcome anxiety and stress related conditions

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