Our Alexander technique teacher, Patrick Johnson, is certified by the most rigorous of the training bodies, the Society of Teachers of the Alexander Technique (STAT) as well as the Nederlands Vereniging voor Leraren van de Alexander Teckniek (NeVLAT). He also has a broad experience in dance and sports, currently a teacher of running and improvisational dance and formerly a high level tournament squash player. In addition to teaching private Alexander technique lessons, Patrick teaches both running and anatomy workshops at Smartbody. Patrick has a PhD. in Physics spent many years as a research scientist.
Many people think that they are supposed to go through life feeling stiff and clumsy. In fact, just the opposite is true. We are designed to move with poise and grace. This fact guides my teaching style. My goal is to give my students the tools they need to discover this natural coordination. (Patrick)
When I see the video of the spine stretch, there is been said that you move forward over a table, not over a ball.
Is it that you go straight forward or over something?
Gr Yvonne
The arms are stating horizontal and the spine is.bending into the shape of a C. So the image of the table works for the arms. But for the spine, you can imagine bending over a ball. If you find that too confusing, stay with the ball image.