What is The Alexander Technique? You come to learn to inhibit and to direct your activity. You learn, first, to inhibit the habitual reaction to certain classes of stimuli, and second, to direct yourself consciously in such a way as to affect certain muscular pulls, which processes bring about a new reaction to these stimuli. Boiled down, it all comes to inhibiting a particular reaction to a given stimulus. But no one will see it that way. They will see it as getting in and out of a chair the right way. It is nothing of the kind. It is that a pupil decides what he will or will not consent to do. They may teach you anatomy and physiology till they are black in the face-you will still have this to face, sticking to a decision against the habit of life. Frederick Matthias Alexander (1869-1955) The Alexander Technique is an important addition to man's resources of self-awareness and personal education. Established by F.M.Alexander in the late 1890's, the Technique is valued in educational, theatrical and musical circles as a method of psycho-physical re-education. Lessons in the Technique help the pupil overcome patterns of bodily mis-use that interfere with poise and free movement in all areas of activity. This encourages improved functioning, both physically and psychologically, with attendant benefits in co-ordination, health and well-being. Click here to view an informative and creative new introductory video on the Alexander Technique. For more detailed information and useful guidance to The Alexander Technique in Japan click here. Please call the Alexander Technique Center (ATC) Kyoto by phone or contact the ATC by email for further details about individual lessons, group workshops & our certification program for future teachers.