Your First Lesson
Your first lesson is a chance to talk through your situation and goals, and get a feel for how the Alexander Technique might help you, with no commitment beyond that.
What happens
The lesson begins with a conversation. Jenny will ask what’s brought you along – whether that’s pain, a performance issue, or simply curiosity. From there she’ll start to observe how you’re moving and how you’re holding yourself. She may use her hands to help with this, and will always check that you’re comfortable with that first.
From what she sees, Jenny will begin to introduce some new ideas and start the process of change. Most people leave with at least one thing to think about or notice in the week ahead – something practical and achievable, not a detailed programme to follow.
What to wear
Comfortable clothes, with pants rather than a skirt or dress. You won’t need to change or bring anything special.
What most people notice
By the end of a first lesson, people often notice something — a sense of ease, a feeling of lightness, or simply a glimpse of what might be possible. Sometimes it’s subtle. Sometimes it’s more than that.
What to bring
An open mind and a willingness to try something that might feel unfamiliar at first. That’s genuinely all. The understanding builds from there, at a pace that suits you.
After the first lesson
Jenny usually recommends a series of a least eight sessions. That’s enough time to develop real skills and an understanding of what you’re learning – not just relief, but the ability to recognise what’s happening in your own body and do something about it. People often find that by this point they’re applying what they’ve learned between lessons, in daily life, at work, in their playing.
After the eighth lesson, Jenny has a conversation with the person, reviewing where they are now and what more they want to achieve. She often finds is many continue well beyond eight sessions. As the changes build, so does the understanding of how and why it works.