Alexander Technique

I see the Alexander Technique as an effective, exciting, reliable framework for change, that has the potential to enable each individual to become more fully themselves. I see my role as an Alexander Teacher more as being an enabler, a guide and a witness to the changes that each person has the potential to make.

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The Alexander Technique

Finding Freedom in Body and Mind

About the Alexander Technique:

Most of us carry around a back-pack full of once-appropriate-but-no-longer-necessary stresses, anxieties and muscular tensions. Usually we are unaware that we are doing this and so we unknowingly allow more of these to accumulate. Without realising it, carrying the back-pack becomes a habit, gradually 'shaping' the way we move, think, feel and experience life, whilst becoming so familiar that we begin to believe that it is in fact part of us: This is just the way I am (round-shouldered, slumped, ungrounded, nervous, clumsy).

Of course, it takes a lot of effort to continually carry around an ever-filling back-pack of habits in the form of inappropriate muscular tension or collapse and so after a while the very core of ourselves (the head, neck and back) is unable to efficiently do its delicate and essential task of supporting us. At some point we begin to notice signs of wear and tear, fatigue, aches, restriction of movement or even pain. At this point, what we have usually forgotten is that we can take the back-pack off, leaving us free again to move, breathe, think and perform naturally and spontaneously! The Alexander Technique is an effective way of learning to 'take off the back-pack'.

About lessons:

Changing the habits of a life-time is empowering, yet takes time. It involves a gradual unfolding and letting go of the ingrained muscular and mental habits that have so often led to states of pain or dis-ease and requires patience as well as a willingness to learn something different. For this reason the Alexander Technique is most beneficial when learnt regularly (e.g. at least once a week) either in individual sessions: 'lessons' (approx 45 mins) or in group classes (evening classes, workshops etc.). What happens in a lesson will be unique to the 'pupil', depending on her needs and reasons for attending. Typically however, a lesson will consist of mainly practical work, either in movement e.g. walking, bending, rolling or in stillness e.g. lying, sitting with opportunities for feed-back, observations and discussion. Lessons are given fully clothed.

Feedback from Pupils:

I chose to work with Delia because my body was in a very fragile state after a big trauma in my life, and I knew of Delia's reputation for very subtle work.Her knowledge and wisdom about the body and her sensitivity of approach, make her a teacher of the highest quality. P.A. London

My lessons with Delia have enabled me to continue to be physically active in a safe way, and I have experienced no further trouble with my knees since being her pupil. L.M. Richmond

My pelvis and hips felt much freer all day and I notice an ease that wasn't there before. P. M. Wimbledon

When I started doing Alexander technique six years ago I was having problems with performance nerves, posture and breathing technique, as well as painful back and neck ache. Within a year I was playing the clarinet expressively, reliably and confidently again and have been able to play at a much higher level than before. I've done performances in all sorts of stressful situations and have been able to see the experiences as interesting adventures and opportunities to learn more about myself. L.S. Richmond

Delia Rosenboom

I graduated as an Alexander Technique teacher in 1989, and since then I have taught in private practise, in performing arts schools (LISPA, RADA), in clinics (Lakeland Nuffield Hospital and The London Haven, a breast cancer centre), and in Alexander training centres, as well as running many specialised courses for horse riders, artists, musicians, singers, and Alexander post grads - applying the Technique to anatomy, embryology and energy work.

I have a particular interest in using the Technique to work with people experiencing shock or trauma following accidents, bereavement or life changing situations. And I have a gentle, exploratory, eclectic approach to my teaching.

I am currently a member of A.T.I. and the NVPN; I am an Accredited Journey practitioner and I run Acappella singing workshops.

Booking an Alexander Technique Lesson

I offer one-to-one individual Alexander Lessons, workshops and also supervision sessions for Alexander teachers in Forest Row, East Sussex.
Please contact me on: 01342 825031 to discuss individual requirements or to arrange and appointment.