The benefits of the Alexander Technique to athletes can be profound and far–reaching, both in the prevention of injury and in improving strength and coordination. There are many reasons that athletes suffer injury or have difficulty improving performance. There are, of course, injuries that result from accidents or over-training. On the other hand, there are problems that can be said to result from habits that interfere with coordination, leading to injury and limiting performance. It is in changing such habits that the Alexander Technique has an important place.

There are habits that may be directly changed, such as a golf grip. There are others which are so deeply embedded that they are not felt, but have simply become a part of resting muscle tone. And, while it may take some time to effectively change a golf grip, it is nearly impossible to stop doing something that you do not feel yourself doing. The Alexander Technique works on bringing awareness to movement so that change becomes possible. (Written by Lawrence Smith.)

As Pat Daniels notes, “The Alexander Technique helps with ease and efficiency of movement, balance, coordination, breathing, and avoidance of musculoskeletal tension and injury. When you’re not troubled by unnecessary motion and tension, you’re free to enter ‘the zone’ of effortless control sought by every athlete.”

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I can definitely say without hesitation that I wouldn’t have had the rowing success that I have had the luxury of experiencing in my short time on the water, without finding the Alexander Technique and the great teachers that I have had the privilege to work with. 

 – Valerie Thompson-Williams, Rowing Masters Gold Medallist