As an athlete or person who works out, you use your whole body dynamically and powerfully. You need efficient breathing to fuel your activities. Even more than most people, you need to know that these systems are functioning optimally at all times.
The various parts of your body do not work in isolation. They interact as a complex, coordinated system, directed by your brain. You will elicit your highest level of athletic skill — and health — by fine-tuning this overall muscular coordination.
In your lessons, I will teach you to more effectively coordinate your thinking, breathing, and moving. As my student, you will learn how to correct muscular imbalances that may be interfering with your athletic performance and even your health. You will learn how to maintain these improved conditions throughout your training, your competing, and your daily life.
The Alexander Technique offers relief from many physical problems that interfere with your performance:
- Poor posture
- Inefficient movement
- Pain of the back, neck, or shoulders
- Pain of the knees, hips, and other joints
- Headaches
- Low energy
- Jaw tension, TMJ
- Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI)
- Asthma and other breathing problems
The Alexander Technique can enhance the skills needed for your sport and can help make everything you do safer and more comfortable.
I have been thinking about tomorrow's session all this week, since Tuesday! I am very aware of how my leg is supported evenly by the inner and outer sides of the knee. I feel so much better when I walk. Its quite amazing how a little more awareness changes my sense of being.
—Nicole Wong, Marathon Runner
Prior to working with Michael, I suffered from chronic neck pain that was at times incapacitating. Since practicing the Alexander Technique, I have not only reduced my visits to the chiroprator but am able to function pain free on a daily basis. Thanks Michael!
—Melissa Ricci, Pilates Instructor
Since studying with Michael, I have a new awareness of how I use my body in the pool. This improved consciousness allows me to move through the water more efficiently and to swim with less tension in my neck and shoulders, thereby avoiding injury. I not only swim longer (30 min+), but also, for the first time, really enjoy my workouts.
—Peter Lappin, Swimmer
