Maaike Aarts, an Alexander Technique colleague based in Amsterdam, has created a unique Alexander Technique app. From what I’ve seen and heard so far, it’s a well executed and brilliant idea. Maaike writes,
This app will help you put the Alexander Technique into practice while you’re doing all kinds of daily activities. So you’ll be listening to audio guides while doing something else, e.g. walking, reading, working on your tablet, going upstairs, bending over, sitting on a bus – you name it.
The app is intended for Alexander students who are currently having lessons with a teacher, those who have had lessons but want a refresher and even for newcomers who have never had lessons before. For anyone in the last category, I would agree with Maaike who writes, ‘While it’s impossible to learn the Alexander Technique through an app, it will give you an idea of what it’s all about. And hopefully inspire you to find a teacher and get the full experience.’
There are an incredible 95 audio guides to listen to at a subscription of only 4.99 Euros a month. You don’t have to subscribe right away because there are four guides available to try for free: ‘lying down in active rest’, ‘standing’, ‘desktop computer’, ‘music – general tips’.
You can download the app in the Apple Store or on Google Play
Congratulations to Maaike on a brilliant achievement. I recently created my own free ‘active rest’ guide, and I know the dedication required to create just one professional audio track!