What was Alexander work?

Alexander work is a hands-on method of bodywork that aims to improve body awareness, posture, and movement patterns. Developed by Australian actor Frederick Matthias Alexander, the technique emphasises the importance of the relationship between the head, neck, and back in promoting overall well-being. Alexander work practitioners, often referred to as Alexander Technique teachers, help their clients discover harmful habits (like tension and improper breathing in their use of themselves )that interfere with natural coordination; through gentle guidance an verbal instruction, they teach them how to consciously change these patterns with the goal achieving greater freedom and ease in daily movements. With consistent practice, Alexander believed, individual learn to recognise and avoid harmful tensiom, leading to increased vitality, reduced pain, enhanced performance in any field ( including arts, music. ,athletics) and an expanded connection between the mind and body.