ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE
Alexander Technique is a method of ‘body & mind education’. It encourages awareness of how we move, breathe, think and perform – both in everyday life and in other specialised situations. It deepens one’s ability to be more present in each moment and to move with increased poise, support, comfort and ease. The Alexander Technique allows one to let go of unwanted tensions and old habitual holding patterns to allow one’s natural and inherent state of openness, expansiveness, and free functioning to be discovered.
During an Alexander lesson, the Alexander teacher uses subtle, skilful ‘hands-on contacts’ to both listen and ‘tune in’ to the patterns of tension and muscular pulls within the pupil’s body, and also to help gently guide the pupil into a more released and free state. As part of this process, the pupil will be asked to consciously engage with her body through awareness and conscious thoughts as suggested by the teacher. The ‘pupil’ remains clothed at all times.
Change happens gradually, and this is helped by practicing (in between lessons) some of the ideas worked with during lessons and by feeding back to the teacher about what is most helpful or challenging.
Alexander Technique is not a treatment, it is an educational process and benefits are reaped through ongoing practice over a period of time. Therefore, it is most beneficial to have a series of regular lessons, to address your individual needs. The Alexander Technique is commonly used for:
· Muscle pain, ‘bad backs’, stiff necks or shoulders, sciatica, arthritis
· Breathing and postural issues e.g. from computer use
· Stress, tension, anxiety and depression, fatigue
· Performance artists and sports people
· Yoga, meditation, chi gong practitioners
· People, who would like to change
OUR PRACTITIONERS
Judit Pásztor
BSc (hons), BA, ATI
I am a fully qualified and registered Alexander Technique teacher, Reflexologist & Reiki Healer.
I received a BSc(hons) degree in Geography and a BA in English Literature in Hungary where I grew up. I have 20 years working experience in education, health and social care, that gave me the wonderful opportunity to work with, care for, understand and encourage people with a wide range of backgrounds, interests and unique qualities.
After 20 years of working life, I began to suffer with sciatica, back pain, asthma, and depression, which led me to discover the Alexander Technique, Reiki and Reflexology. These both helped me hugely and alleviated my symptoms, and as a result, motivated me to train in these disciplines.
I qualified as a Reiki Practitioner in 2004 and Reflexologist in 2012. I feel passionately about these gentle therapies that encourages the body to work naturally by restoring its own healthy balance.
The Alexander Technique has changed my life. My experience was that pains and problems disappeared and a new awareness and sensitivity was awakened that enabled me to ‘come back to my true self’ and be transformed in amazing and unexpected ways. This is a common experience when learning about the Alexander Technique! I qualified as an Alexander Technique Teacher at the South East Alexander School directed by Delia Rosenboom, am fully insured, and am a registered teaching member of A.T.I. (Alexander Technique International).
My Alexander teaching/reiki/reflexology work is underpinned by a foundation of meditation practice, having studied in both UK and Hungary.
F.M. Alexander said:
“If we Stop doing the wrong thing, the right thing will do itself”.
I am passionate to encourage more people to do just that!
“I would highly recommend Judit’s treatments for anyone that needs reconnecting to themselves and getting back to the pure joy of being alive.” M.W.
“Judit has the ability to teach individuals how to take responsibility for their own healing. She creates a warm welcoming environment and her instructions couples with calm tone of voice allow you to completely surrender. After an hour Alexander technique lesson with Judit I feel lighter, stand taller, and feel more at ease with myself.” E.G.
“Judit kind and centred presence made me feel so comfortable to surrender into her hands and into the healing space she holds and opens whilst engaging with my body and her guidance. The experience brought my awareness to the power of the subtle and endeavour developing other faculties of listening and I noticed a positive shift in my perspective and clarity of awareness, my posture and my voice. I admire the way Judit could personalise each treatment for my needs. Being a singer the impact this has had on my voice and my art is profound. You can feel the genuine joy she feels from offering this healing practise which she carries both professionally and with genuine sensitivity and love.” A.S.
“I have had about 10 sessions with Judit during the last few months of 2020. I was having difficulties finding myself and not feeling settled and comfortable. Her treatments made a huge difference to my life. She was always sensitive to my needs, intuitive in her touch, open to whatever was coming up. I always came away from a session feeling lighter, happy and very well connected to my being. The experience of her work was deeply felt and totally true. I would highly recommend her lessons for anyone that needs reconnecting to themselves and getting back to the pure joy of being alive.” M.W.
“I loved my Alexander technique experiences with you. I felt very at ease and was able to really soften into the practises. Your passion shines through as you teach. The way you guide and notice other subtle changes and releases really help me to feel in presence and enter a meditative calm state. I feel my posture and my body become more aligned within. Also, noticeable when I leave having a deeper sense of awareness, better breathing and natural posture. When leaving a lesson, I feel my whole nervous system more relaxed and feel grounded, taller, and open. Thank you!” F.B.
Services:
One to one Alexander lesson - 60 mins
6 Alexander lessons - 60 mins each
Reiki Treatment
Reflexology Treatment
* Course of 6 x sessions offering combination of Alexander Technique, Reflexology, Conscious Breathing and Reiki depending on what your body needs (requires initial consultation) *
Concessions are available - please ask!
Contact Details:
Email: judit_pasztor@hotmail.com Mob: 07411432907