Sitting demo

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Book image. The Hows & Whys of Semi-Supine: The little-understood real reason why Semi-Supine is so important - Detailed instructions on how and when to lie down - Persuade your boss to beg you to take rests at work by Philip Pawley

“The Hows & Whys of Semi-Supine”

Medical Proof

Medical Study proves lasting effectiveness of the Alexander Technique for low back pain.

Published in the prestigious British Medical Journal on 19 August 2008, this randomised controlled medical trial compares Alexander Technique lessons, exercise and massage for chronic and recurrent back pain.

British Medical Journal video on the Alexander TechniqueBritish Medical Journal video

Clients’ Stories
Jean kept falling over after a hip replacement
Lady with a Hip Replacement

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Rob is a yoga teacher
Yoga Teacher

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Margery was disabled by osteoporosis
Lady with Osteoporosis

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Caroline is an opera singer
Opera Singer

“I have got enormous benefit out of a series of thirty-minute sessions with Philip Pawley. My whole stance has improved and I’m singing better.”

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