Organizations
American Society for the Alexander Technique
Society of Teachers of the Alexander Technique
Somatic Experiencing Trauma Institute
Resources
FREE ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE GUIDED LIE DOWN MP3
Lie Downs (also called Constructive Rest or Semi-Supine) are a form of embodied meditation in Alexander Technique that support your personal somatic exploration process.
Click here to download a free guided lie down/constructive rest mp3 for you to use at your leisure.
If you find it useful and end up wanting more variety, you can buy a 10 track lie down album from my website by clicking here.
13 WEek guided meditation journey
These meditations use tools and concepts from the somatic practices of Somatic Experiencing and Alexander Technique. Available for purchase here.
Research
Using interoception and proprioception as core elements of trauma therapy
The preparatory set: a novel approach to understanding stress, trauma, and the bodymind therapies
Somatic Experiencing for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: A Randomized Controlled Outcome Study
Toddler trauma: Somatic Experiencing®, attachment and the neurophysiology of dyadic completion
British Medical Journal study on back pain
Alexander Technique helping people with Parkinson’s
Enhanced respiratory muscular function using Alexander Technique
Increased dynamic regulation of postural tone through Alexander Technique training.
Pain Management and the Alexander Technique
Prevention of occupational risks using Alexander Technique
Articles and Related Links
The basic principles of the Alexander Technique
The Complete Guide to the Alexander Technique
New York Times article discussing Alexander Technique
NPR Story on Alexander Technique and back pain
Nobel Laureate Nikolaas Tinbergen’s speech addressing the benefits of Alexander Technique