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During my time studying Drama and Performance at QMU we were lucky enough to have several sessions of Alexander Technique with Kirsten Harris. Originally I hadn\u2019t heard of the technique and was unsure at where it would fit in, but it didn\u2019t take long to realise it would go on to be very useful.<\/span><\/p>\n From a professional point of view, it is great for auditions as it reminds you to be open and well aligned at all times. This has a major positive effect on confidence and physical factors, such as, stance, projection and breathing. I continue to remind myself of the technique at times when I need a boost or feel nerves rearing their ugly head. For general character work it is also key because it stops you being weighed down by your own physical pressures and hang-ups.<\/span><\/p>\n In regards to day to day living, it can be a helpful way of dealing with stress and anxiety \u2013 Just keep open, well aligned and think a smile.<\/span><\/p>\n Alexander Technique is for everybody and Kirsten is the easy going, kind professional that I would certainly recommend to anyone.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Thomas Hallen Actor<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" During my time studying Drama and Performance at QMU we were lucky enough to have several sessions of Alexander Technique with Kirsten Harris. Originally I hadn\u2019t heard of the technique and was unsure at where it would fit in, … Continue reading