Grant Ragsdale has been teaching the Alexander Technique in Leeds and Hebden Bridge - West Yorkshire - for seven years. He is a member of STAT - The Society of Teachers of the Alexander Technique.
The Alexander Technique has been found to be beneficial for such problems as back pain, stiff shoulders, stiff neck, repetitive strain injury ( rsi ), tension, poor posture, anxiety, backache, arthritis, bursitis, tendonitis, stress, eyestrain, stiffness and poor balance.
The Alexander Technique is popular with practitioners of such activities as dance, music, singing, acting, riding, swimming, golf and tennis - in fact, any activity where improved co-ordination is helpful.
The Alexander Technique was first developed by F.M.Alexander, who was born in Tasmania in 1869 and who died in London in 1955. He used it first to cure himself of a habit of throwing his head back when reciting in public.
The Alexander Technique
in West Yorkshire
by Grant Ragsdale M.S.T.A.T.
Quote of the week
31st May, 2009
And one illumined clock against the night,
Proclaimed the time
Was neither wrong nor right.
Robert Frost
If you have a suggestion for Quote of the Week - serious or flippant,
all will be considered, please send it to me on
I would love to hear from you.
If you would like to see some previous Quotes of the Weeks, please click
Here
I asked a group that I teach in Leeds to write a haiku (A
17 syllable poem) about "Monkey". I was very impressed by the
results.
Click Here to see them.
If you would like a "Monkey Haiku" included, please
feel free to send it in.
If you are wondering what on Earth a monkey is, click Here
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What is the Alexander Technique?
for information about the Alexander Technique in general.
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Lessons in Leeds.
for details
of individual and group classes in the Alexander Technique given in the
Leeds area by Grant Ragsdale.
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Lessons in Hebden Bridge.
for details
of individual and group classes in the Alexander Technique given in the
Hebden Bridge area by Grant Ragsdale.
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One Day Courses and Special Events.
for information
on Introductory Days and Alexander Technique Courses for Horse Riders,
Swimmers, Runners etc. in the West Yorkshire area run by both Grant Ragsdale
and other Alexander Technique Teachers. Also, information about Residential
Courses and Alexander Technique Holidays.
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Video of Alexander Technique class
I was recently asked to take part in video for a company that offers online careers advice to schoolchildren.
This is the result.
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Article in British Medical Journal.
for information
about a recently published article showing the effectiveness of Alexander lessons in combating back pain in a randomised controlled trail. A very interesting video can also be seen.
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Some other addresses.
for addresses
of organisations which you may find useful and some links to other Alexander
Technique Websites.
