Historically, The Alexander Technique has been widely recognized in the music and theatre worlds as a way to prevent and heal overuse injuries while exploring expression through movement. By investigating ways to better align your body with intended movements, tension and muscle stress can be relieved.
Created in the early 1900s by F. M. Alexander, a Shakespearean orator, who became frustrated that physicians were unable to diagnose why he would lose his voice while performing on stage. Over time and with intense observation of his technique, Alexander realized that the way he used of his body to perform was the actual cause of his voice problems.
Alexander Technique is a framework for examining your physical habits and learning to make conscious choices about whether or not to continue with those habits. Learning the Alexander Technique is an intensive process that requires regular study to truly incorporate into your daily living. After all, your habits have had all the years up to our very first lesson to form!
Lessons include exploration of simple movement exercises, such as sitting down and standing up out of a chair, and walking. Each lesson will also include a “table turn,” a light full-body adjustment completed on a massage table. Though you may come to Alexander Technique for a specific issue, keep an open mind on ways that integrating movement of the whole body can indirectly improve any particular concern.
Instructor Chandler Vaccaro holds a B.S. in Exercise and Sport Science from the University of Utah and began studying the Alexander Technique in 2010. She completed 200 hours of Yoga instruction in 2013, completed Pilates Mat training in 2014, and has been an EnhanceFitness Instructor since 2015. Chandler completed her Alexander Technique Teacher Training in 2020.
All Alexander Technique sessions with Chandler will be held at The PEAAC.