F M Alexander developed his technique as a result of the problems he was having with his voice as an aspiring actor. So it was quite natural that the first people he would have shared his discovery with were from the world of the theatre. This link with the acting world has continued down the years, and the Alexander Technique has long been part of the curriculum at RADA, and is much used by both actors and musicians.
Alexander himself had a number of high-profile pupils, including ALDOUS HUXLEY and GEORGE BERNARD SHAW. It has been acclaimed worldwide by celebrities, musicians, sports personalities and actors as varied as MADONNA, JOHN CLEESE, DAME JUDI DENCH and VICTORIA BECKHAM.
Some quotes:
"The Alexander Technique works... I recommend it enthusiastically to anyone who has neck pains or back pain". Roald Dahl, writer
"I find The Alexander Technique very helpful in my work. Things happen without you trying. They get to be light and relaxed. You must get an Alexander teacher to show it to you". John Cleese, actor
More recently, JONATHAN PRYCE (Wolf Hall, Tomorrow Never Dies) when asked which book had changed his life replied: "The one the teacher put under my head during the Alexander technique sessions at RADA. I grew an inch and a half." Full article here.
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