Private lessons

What is an Alexander lesson like?

An Alexander lesson — usually 45 to 60 minutes long — is an opportunity to unwind and observe how your mind and body work. In one part of the session, you lie clothed on the table and settle into a restful state as the teacher gently moves your limbs, calms your system, and encourages ease and expansion. In another segment of the lesson, you are more active. The teacher guides you to notice how you sit, stand, walk, or reach and offers focused, supportive coaching on how to do simple actions more easily. No matter where your problem is, you and your teacher will attend to the dynamic pattern in your entire body.

As you stand or sit, the teacher helps you sense compression in your neck, release it, and envision your spine lengthening. As you walk, the teacher — highly trained in the subtle, sophisticated Alexander touch — gives you the feeling of a lighter, more fluid stride.

That feeling then becomes your reference point when you're on your own. You recall an idea or sensation from your lesson and use that memory to cue yourself and lighten up. You learn to imbue ordinary activities — writing, speaking, washing dishes — with a spirit of observation as you notice your tendencies and explore ways to move more efficiently. Through experiences of yourself at ease you acquire a new repertoire of movement and a kind of portable body intelligence.

How much do lessons cost?

$65 for a 45 minute lesson

$75 for an hour lesson

$40 for a half hour lesson

$10 discount on 45-minute and  1-hour lessons for full time students and seniors.

Semi-private shared lessons are available for 1-hour lessons.

Inquire about the multiple lesson discount.

Gift Certificates are available

Give the gift of Alexander Technique lessons. Gift certificates can be purchased for individual lessons. Call (860) 371-7784 to have a beautiful gift certificate sent to you.