Space Alexander Technique - Ron Colyer on Balance - Part Five of Five

Ron Colyer is one of the few remaining ‘second-generation’ Alexander teachers who were trained by pupils of F.M. Alexander himself. He came to the Technique because of problems with tension in violin playing. The improvements enabled him to become a member of the Philharmonia Orchestra of London, and subsequently, the BBC Symphony Orchestra. Ron trained to be an Alexander teacher for three years full-time with Walter Carrington, who had continued Alexander’s training course after his death. Ron has taught AT for 43 years, and has trained teachers for 33 years. He is a fully accredited member of the Society of Teachers of The Alexander Technique (STAT). Jessica Lee Morgan trained with Ron between 2018-2022. Normally undertaken over three years, the training was extended due to lockdowns in 2020-2021. This gave Jessica and her colleagues a unique experience of hybrid in-person and online training. She is a musician herself, having performed solo and with various projects. As a singer, she trained in order to help other singers with vocal issues, and increasingly helps pupils with issues caused by underlying trauma. Both Ron and Jessica can be contacted for individual and group lessons through STAT, The Society of Teachers of the Alexander Technique, at alexandertechnique.co.uk Jessica's website is at spacealexandertechnique.com Jessica Lee Morgan teaches the Alexander Technique in Reading and London, and online. Visit spacealexandertechnique.com to find out more, and to contact Jessica. Also you can browse, like and subscribe to this channel for more videos. The Alexander Technique is like taking lessons on an instrument, or an advanced driving course. Sometimes we feel that our bodies should behave better. Sometimes we forget that our minds are connected with our bodies. The Alexander Technique is a self-help method. You work one-to-one with a teacher to change habits that block effective movement and your full potential. It can help everyone, of all ages and abilities, but it is particularly valuable in -Singing and playing an instrument -Performance in general - acting, dance, public speaking -Sport and fitness It can help with -Back Pain -Stress -Pain in muscles, joints and bones -Parkinson's Disease -and others such as headaches, sciatica, RSI, etc... In an Alexander Technique lesson, the teacher and pupil work together to identify certain habits that can impact on mental and physical well-being. We use simple movements such as standing, sitting and lying down. Sometimes we can explore more complex movements or as you have more lessons, something specific like playing an instrument. You will be advised to wear comfortable clothing and be prepared to remove your shoes, but won't be asked to undress. Your teacher will put their hands on you lightly to help you identify muscular tension and promote easier use of yourself. The touch is gentle and guiding rather than that used in massage or chiropractic. Initially a course of weekly lessons is recommended. A clinical study showed that 6 lessons effect some change in people with back pain, but 24 lessons had much longer-lasting benefits. Just like learning any new skill, you need to take several lessons and be ready to apply what you have learned every day.