The human body was designed to move freely in space, to respond to the force of gravity with grace, efficiency, and ease. We knew this once - as children we took it for granted - but most of us lost it as we developed destructive habits in reaction to the stresses in our lives. We often experience pain in even simple activities, and tension frequently interferes with our ability to think clearly. Lessons in the Alexander Technique provide a way to recognize and stop harmful patterns and restore balance and coordination to our lives.