Teachers

If you can learn to use yourself in a better way, then these problems can be things of the past. If you learn physically to stop the process that puts you in this stressed-out situation then you will be much calmer, and cope much better, being able to think more clearly. With you calmer and quieter it is often surprising how this reflects on your class. It also works extremely well in the home environment.

The Alexander Technique can also help to teach you ease in your standing and sitting, in reading and marking papers so that your back and neck won't ache and, in learning not to throw your head back to open your mouth, your voice will be there when you need it.

Teachers have an important role to play in our world. They are the people who give knowledge to our children - the next generation. They should also command respect. If you respect someone it means that you are much more likely to believe what they say and therefore value the knowledge they impart.

Children are great mimics. They copy the way others stand, sit, talk, etc. If, as a teacher, you do not use yourself well then this is quite likely to be copied by some in your class and you are helping to perpetuate the bad habits that cause you problems.

The Alexander Technique should be taught in all schools because children learn quickly and do not have as many bad habits, nor have they had them for as long. It would help them learn more effectively and calmly. As they become adults we would then see less back pain, neck pain and stress and we would see adults who would cope well under all situations, happy and efficient, with ease of movement and taking full responsibilty for themselves.