Estella Yu Cauldwell

F.M. Alexander (1869 - 1955)

Frederick Matthias Alexander was an Australian actor reciter whose voice went hoarse during performances. As neither medical treatment nor resting his voice solved his problem, he became convinced that his hoarseness was caused by something that he was doing to himself while reciting.

In his search for a solution, Alexander found out something extraordinary: his mental processes and physical activities were inextricably linked; his ideas affected the quality of movements that he made; the way he thought determined how well or badly he performed.

The practical implications of these discoveries were immense. By learning to direct his mental processes and physical activities in a more conscious reasoning way, Alexander was able to command a better use and functioning of himself not only in reciting, but in all activities. He not only overcame his hoarseness but enjoyed continuing improvement in his health, functioning and well-being throughout his life. He recognised that his work was about the full development of human potential.

Alexander enjoyed a quality of life beyond his imaginings, and he believed that we can all learn to do this for ourselves.


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