Alexander Technique Resources

Quotes by F.M. Alexander

“You can’t do something you don’t know, if you keep on doing what you know.”

"Trying is only emphasizing the thing we know already."

"Change involves carrying out an activity against the habit of life."

Introducing Alexander Technique Principles and Practice

"From Stress to Freedom" © is an Introduction to the Alexander Technique from 1990, produced by Anthony Kingsley, one of UK's leading Alexander Teachers. It provides a delightful and readily understandable outline of the theory and practise of Alexander principles, grounded in functional anatomy and practical examples that are still very applicable to life in 2024!

Constructive rest (active rest, semi-supine)

Constructive rest is a simple but powerful practice that releases muscle tension, decompresses your spine, improves posture, and enhances breathing. It involves lying on your back on a firm surface with some books under your head your knees bent and your feet flat. It can be easily integrated into daily routines.

Listening to an audio guide can enhance the experience of constructive rest. They can help you to direct your thinking to support the changes unfolding in your body. Here are examples from a range of generous Alexander Technique teachers. Try them out.

The balanced resting state with Penny O'Connor (15 minutes)

Guided Constructive Rest with Meade Andrews (20 minutes)

Guided Constructive Rest with Ariel Carson (10 minutes)

Guided Constructive Rest with Imogen Ragone (12 minutes)

Guided Constructive Rest with Constance Clare-Newman

Lying down with Freedom in Action (20 minutes)

Breathing with Freedom in Action (15 minutes)

Short description of constructive rest (1.5 minutes)