What can I expect in a lesson?

Alexander Technique lessons address how you do what you do.  You can have a lesson on anything that could be considered an activity—ranging from the simple (like sitting, standing, or lying down), to the complex (like playing an instrument, dancing,  or delivering a monologue), and everything in between. One of my favorite lessons I have ever had was on kneading bread dough! Every single thing that we humans do can benefit from an awareness of the Use of ourselves that we bring to it and a willingness to learn and change. The Alexander Technique fosters this skill.

I will not be teaching you how to do your activity—you already know how to do that!—but I will be exploring the principles of the Alexander Technique with you through that activity.  As the teacher, I will offer light contact with my hands and use words to guide you to a greater sense of ease and freedom from habit.

 How much will I pay for a lesson?

There are two options for payment: a flat rate of $70/hour, and a sliding scale of $55-85/hour, which allows wiggle room on either end of the flat rate.  Pay what feels accessible and right to you within that range.  Questions? Read on…

If $70 is a stretch for you right now, but you have a desire to learn this work and can pay an amount lower on the sliding scale, great! I’m so glad you can join me for lessons.  (And if $55 is a reach right now, just let me know.  We will work something out—I’ve got you.)

If you are fortunate to able to pay more than $70, great! Any amount you pay beyond the flat rate subsidizes lessons for students who can not pay $70 at this time.  This allows me to keep offering a sliding scale, which makes this crucial work accessible to more people.

I am happy to answer any questions you have about my payment system.

 How many lessons should I take?

The number of lessons you take depends on what you want to get out of this work. There can certainly be some benefit to having just a lesson or two, but to really feel some deeper benefits and gain the skills to bring this work into your daily life on a regular basis, further study is recommended. Remember that the Alexander Technique is an educational method and not a treatment—and learning takes time!

For students new to this work in particular, I recommend a series of 6 weekly or bi-weekly lessons to start. This gives you a solid foundation in the Alexander Technique, manageable “homework assignments” and explorations for in between lessons, and time to practice new skills and ask lots of questions. After that, the frequency of lessons is up to you—some people continue to study weekly, while others may choose to come back every now and then when they need a refresher. This beginning series of lessons is not mandatory, but is strongly encouraged for pedagogical reasons.