This interactive practical workshop is an introduction to the Alexander Technique, amd specifically its application to working as a mammographer and correlated upper limb misuse.
The Technique makes the individual aware of the way the body and mind are used in all activities and specifically of tensions building up when stressed or working under pressure. With the help of the Technique these bad postural habits can be indentified. Once you have become aware of when you are using the body inefficiently, a new way of using yourself can be introduced to facilitate a release of tension and a better way of performing the numerous activities carried out every day.
Workshop outline:
The workshop, led by practitioners accredited by the Society of Teachers of the Alexander Technique (STAT), will be split into morning and afternoon sessions. The morning session will cover the principles of the Technique amd there will be activities to demonstrate the Technique in a practical way.
The afternoon session will be practical, with a demonstration and practice of the Technique's semi-supine procedure. Participants will then be split into two groups and teachers will give individual hands-on work to all participants. There will be time for feedback and questions and answers.
The Technique is a practical method which involves the participants taking part through direct hands-on work from the teachers, self-observation and participants' observation of each other.