Many of us spend hours each day focused on a screen or handheld device. As concentration increases, it is common to lose awareness of the body that is doing the thinking. We can fix through our eyes and neck, tighten our shoulders, constrict our breathing – a perfect set up for eye strain, neck and shoulder tension, headaches, fatigue and issues with wrists, fingers or thumbs.
The Alexander Technique helps you become aware of these patterns and learn a more balanced way of working or engaging with your device. Small changes in how you stand, sit, move and organise yourself can have a surprisingly large effect on comfort and wellbeing.
People often find that they become more centered and balanced in themselves. They are better able to sustain attention throughout the day, with improved coordination and freer breathing contributing to clearer thinking and reduced fatigue.