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New Alexander Technique practice opens in Heaton Moor

The Alexander Technique is rapidly becoming the method of choice to help people in pain or with bad posture, by picking up simple and practical ways to improve ease and freedom of movement, balance, co-ordination - and generally improve personal confidence. Now The Alexander Technique is readily available in Heaton Moor, Stockport.

James Crow was a successful project manager for a leading computing company devising top level systems for large businesses when he began to suffer from RSI. It became so painful he was no longer able to work or even drive his car and had to give up his career. After months of trying different therapies it was not until a Harley Street consultant recommended he tried the Alexander Technique to relieve the pain, that he started to realise it really did make a difference - and he should pass on this knowledge to help others with similar problems. After several years studying techniques throughout the UK and overseas, he has settled in Heaton Moor, deciding that lively Stockport is the best place to open his practice.

He describes the technique:
"FM Alexander was a Shakespearean actor who developed problems with his voice. After doctors informed him they could find no cause for this, he carefully observed himself in multiple mirrors and realised that he was needlessly stiffening his whole body in preparation to recite or speak. He used his observations to develop what is now known as the 'Alexander Technique' – a form of education that enables us to overcome reactive, habitual limitations in movement and thinking."

"In many ways I am pleased I fell ill with RSI," says James, "as I would not have found the Alexander Technique otherwise – until recently so few people had heard of it as it has to be experienced to appreciate it. This gave me an opportunity to really change for the better, now I am pain-free and full of energy and get much more pleasure out of life. Fortunately for me, I was also able to train full-time for three years to teach the technique to others.

"I am so pleased to be able to use these methods help many people to overcome back pain, RSI and postural problems. The benefits are many - not only am I teaching patients to regain control of their body to alleviate pain, improve posture and performance - but I am also able to help people with how they feel about themselves, improving their personal confidence, image and appearance, which can help in the workplace, in stressful situations, and with acting and performance."

James can be contacted on 0161 4316977, or visit www.AlexanderStuff.com

James visits clubs and groups to give talks and demonstrations. As a special offer to readers he is offering a free introductory session to anyone who books 5 sessions. Gift lessons are available.