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Alexander Technique Lessons
I offer one-to-one and group lessons in the West End of Glasgow
and elsewhere.
Cost of One-to-one Lessons
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60 minutes – £60
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30 minutes – £45
Cost of Small Group Lessons (2 or 3 people)
Sharing lessons with friends, colleagues or family members is a
fun and effective way to learn the Alexander Technique.
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60 minutes – £85
Introductory Lesson
If you have not had lessons before, your first lesson with me will be an introduction to the Alexander Technique. We’ll begin by talking about your reasons for coming and what you’d like to explore. I’ll introduce some of the key ideas behind the Technique, and you’ll have a chance to ask questions and get a feel for how the work can be applied in daily life.
We’ll then work together through some simple everyday movements such as sitting, standing or walking (or any specialised activity that you may be having issues with). This gives you a first-hand sense of how small changes in awareness and coordination can facilitate beneficial changes.
There’s no need to prepare or know anything in advance. The first lesson is simply an opportunity to experience the work directly and to see whether it feels like a good fit for you.
If you’d like to book an introductory lesson or find out more, please get in touch.
Taking Further Lessons
As your understanding develops, lessons become a space to explore how you move and think in daily life.
Each lesson is shaped around your individual needs and interests. You’ll be invited to continue exploring simple everyday movements of your choice, as well as specific activities from your life and work that interest you, in an experiential way. Through this process, you can discover how your increasing awareness and new ways of thinking can continue to bring you more freedom and ease of movement.
Although the work can feel therapeutic and bring you many therapeutic benefits, the Alexander Technique is really about learning and re-education. My aim is to help you understand and apply this work for yourself, so that the benefits you experience in your lessons can become part of everyday life.
Most people find weekly lessons helpful, though the pace and number of sessions are entirely up to you. .
Learn more about my approach to teaching
Group Workshops and Courses - Private and Workplace
Group workshops and courses are a fun, practical, and effective way to learn the Alexander Technique, and they be arranged in my teaching room, your own home, a rented space of your choice, or your workplace or office.
If you’d like to arrange your own group workshop or course please get in touch to discuss details.
Potential Benefits
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Easier, more fluid movement
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Less tension and muscular pain (e.g. neck, back, shoulders)
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Support with recovery from injury or overuse
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Improved coordination and balance
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A calmer, more grounded presence
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Space to process and integrate emotional patterns held in the body
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Greater authenticity in how you move, speak, and act
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Enhanced freedom in artistic, expressive, or performance work
What is the Alexander Technique?
Often we are unaware of the ways we habitually misuse ourselves as we go about many of our daily activities, and the harmful effects our misuse can have on us. The Alexander Technique is a practical method for becoming more aware of how we think and move in our everyday lives. Working with a teacher and learning the simple principles of Alexander’s work offers a gentle way to practice pausing, noticing, and letting go of unhelpful habits that no longer serve us, so that we can experience more freedom and ease in our lives. It’s not about holding yourself “right” or trying harder; it’s about becoming more yourself.
Learn more on my Resources Page
A Brief History of the Alexander Technique
F.M. Alexander (1869–1955) was an actor who developed recurring voice problems that doctors couldn’t explain. Through careful self-observation, he discovered that his difficulties were caused by unconscious habits of tension and movement. By changing these habits, he not only restored his voice but also transformed his overall wellbeing.
Word of his discoveries spread, and Alexander began teaching others. He eventually established a practice in London, where his work attracted writers, educators, and performers including John Dewey, George Bernard Shaw, and Aldous Huxley. His approach became known as the Alexander Technique and is now taught worldwide.
Testimonials: Alexander Technique
“Here’s what some of my students have discovered through the Alexander Technique.”
“After only a few lessons, I began to notice how I was moving throughout my daily life. This helped me reduce the unnecessary tension in my neck and upper back and ultimately led to less pain. Thanks to Sue, I now have no pain and a much greater awareness of how my body feels and moves.”
Miranda
“Sue’s 8-week course had a bigger impact on my daily life than I expected. I now move with more intent and ease, and often find myself choosing simpler, lighter ways to do things. One evening I noticed I was walking with a spring in my step, feeling energised and more aware of my surroundings than I had in years.”
Richard
“A year ago, I couldn’t imagine climbing hills, running, or scuba diving again. Thanks to Sue’s care, support, and teaching, I’m now doing all of them. I don’t think it would have been possible without her.”
Dave
“I’ve enjoyed every single lesson I’ve had with Sue. She brings kindness, playfulness, and humour to everything she does. The results were unexpectedly far-reaching — people noticed a difference in me but couldn’t put their finger on it. I was simply carrying myself with more ease.”
Serena
Interested in trying the Alexander Technique?
Contact me to book your first lesson.”
