Alexander Technique lessons helped me to:
* Feel great, more energetic, and more calm
* Let go of unnecessary tension, back and neck pain, and Carpal Tunnel problems
* Overcome Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
* Beat plantar fascitis
* Move more easily and exercise without injury
* Project my voice without strain
* Be less compulsive and more patient
Hello, my name is Luke Ford. I studied daily for three years at the Alexander Training Institute of Los Angeles to help myself and others to lead a better life. Just as the way you drive your car affects the way it functions, so too the way you drive yourself affects the way you function.
Alexander Technique is a way of noticing how you respond to stimuli and how you can let go of those responses that don't serve you. For instance, most people respond to stimuli by compression. Whether they are lifting a bowl of soup, talking to the boss, or getting in and out of a chair, they tend to scrunch. They feel like if they can just make themselves smaller, other people will hurt them less. But that doesn't work. We can compress ourselves and other people are no more gentle with us. By contrast, when we learn to expand into activity by letting go of our interfering tension patterns, we think and feel more clearly and move more gracefully and our friends and co-workers are relieved to be around somebody who's tranquil and poised. Life is hard, but we can learn to be gentle with ourselves while simultaneously meeting our responsibilities with ease and joy.
When most people age, they get caught in a tightening strait-jacket of their own habits until the tasks of daily life like driving, reaching into a refrigerator, or working at a computer become difficult. This is not necessary but it has become the default trajectory for Westerners. When I see friends click a mouse or lift a beer or project their voice across a room, I notice that most of them tighten up and pull down and in on themselves in these simple acts, thus setting the stage for pain and poor performance.
It doesn't have to be this way. Most people can learn the basics of Alexander Technique in a few lessons and begin to notice and to let go of destructive habits.
I charge $100 for a 45-minute lesson (bring a friend or five friends to the lesson, the same price holds). With package deals, the price can go down to $50 per lesson. I also teach via Skype.
Luke Ford 264 S. La Cienega Blvd. #1417 BH, CA 90211 E-mail: lukeisback@gmail.com Phone: 323-528-5814
Testimonials
"Luke observed my posture closely and gave me three simple exercises that have been absolutely great in easing my lower back pain and expanding my range of motion. Highly recommended." Selwyn Gerber, CPA
"Luke is awesome. I gained over an inch in height over the course of my first few months with him." Joey Kurtzman, Writer
"Through Alexander sessions with Luke Ford, I am now bringing conscious awareness to my posture and alignment every day. I could describe all the ways this has positively impacted my life but suffice to say they are many! Highly recommend Luke for all people with a skeleton and muscles." Sukh Anand Kaur, Yoga Teacher
“Before working with Luke I knew nothing about the Alexander Technique. Luke is not only a skilled practitioner in explaining and demonstrating the processes, but is also a student of the history of how the technique developed. He is engaging and his directions, both verbally and through touch make it easy to implement the teachings. He is patient and good humored throughout. I would highly recommend him to anyone interested in improving their bearing or easing the stresses that build up when standing, walking sitting and lifting.” (Century City Lawyer)
"I recommend a fabulous Alexander Technique teacher, Luke Ford. For those who haven't done this work... definitely do it!" Josh Man, Actor
"Luke Ford has taught Alexander Technique to me nearly every week for the past few months, and has always treated me during our sessions with the utmost respect, caring, and professionalism -- exactly what I would expect from a healthcare professional.
"Luke introduced me to Alexander methods to deal with my chronic neck and shoulder injury caused by an auto crash years ago. I had never heard of AT before, but through Luke’s patience in teaching to me every step of the way, and answering all of my many questions, I have learned what the Technique is about and how to apply it to my life." (Rabbi Rabbs)
"Luke observed my posture closely and gave me three simple exercises that have been absolutely great in easing my lower back pain and expanding my range of motion. Highly recommended." Selwyn Gerber, CPA
"Luke is awesome. I gained over an inch in height over the course of my first few months with him." Joey Kurtzman, Writer
"Through Alexander sessions with Luke Ford, I am now bringing conscious awareness to my posture and alignment every day. I could describe all the ways this has positively impacted my life but suffice to say they are many! Highly recommend Luke for all people with a skeleton and muscles." Sukh Anand Kaur, Yoga Teacher
“Before working with Luke I knew nothing about the Alexander Technique. Luke is not only a skilled practitioner in explaining and demonstrating the processes, but is also a student of the history of how the technique developed. He is engaging and his directions, both verbally and through touch make it easy to implement the teachings. He is patient and good humored throughout. I would highly recommend him to anyone interested in improving their bearing or easing the stresses that build up when standing, walking sitting and lifting.” (Century City Lawyer)
"I recommend a fabulous Alexander Technique teacher, Luke Ford. For those who haven't done this work... definitely do it!" Josh Man, Actor
"Luke Ford has taught Alexander Technique to me nearly every week for the past few months, and has always treated me during our sessions with the utmost respect, caring, and professionalism -- exactly what I would expect from a healthcare professional.
"Luke introduced me to Alexander methods to deal with my chronic neck and shoulder injury caused by an auto crash years ago. I had never heard of AT before, but through Luke’s patience in teaching to me every step of the way, and answering all of my many questions, I have learned what the Technique is about and how to apply it to my life." (Rabbi Rabbs)
