Alexander Technique NYC

Mark is the best Alexander Technique instructor in NYC, and most likely (I did not check) — in the country!
He helped me with some neck /​shoulder pain that I have had due to long hours of working at a computer desk. His professionalism is astounding — he knows the ins and outs of the technique, and has written some articles on the subject as well. He is kind and patient, and we found some common ground as he used to be a professional musician, and I am a (hobbyist) piano player myself.
I definitely recommend going to Mark to learn and practice the Alexander Technique — it will help you offset all the wrongdoings that you have done to your body, and prevent future mistakes.

Ok, so I have to be honest when I say even though I heard about Alexander Technique through a friend years ago, I was always a little unsure of what is was and skeptical of what it would/​could do. So, I thought ‘what the heck’ and signed up for a class with this guy Mark. I’ve gotta say that it was extremely informative and really beneficial. The class was small and intimate, just myself, the instructor, and 3 other people. We all started by going around the room and sharing about our ailments — a common complaint was neck/​shoulder pain. The class is slow-​paced which is great, and he takes his time going around examining each individual’s posture, sitting/​standing technique, etc. I liked that personal attention because it helped me to realize what little mistakes I was making throughout the day, that I never noticed I did. Seeing as I sit at a desk at work, I feel my neck and back always hurt by the end of the day. But I feel that with the little pointers he brought to my attention, I can work on putting less stress and strain on my body in certain areas, and try to focus in on how to be more comfortable in whatever I’m doing at the moment. I would definitely recommend Mark, I’d say if anything just try out 1 class and give it a go, it couldn’t hurt (definitely couldn’t put you in more pain than you might already be in, that’s for sure). lol

I have studied with Mark for over three years, and I can only say good things about him.
Mark has a lot of knowledge about the Alexander Technique. It has helped him with his own back pain, back in the times when he was a highly successful musician, so naturally he has a lot of students interested in this healing aspect of the technique. However, I was more interested in applying Alexander Technique to dance and yoga, as a tool to enhance performance and to deepen the experience. Because Mark used to be a musician, he understands this aspect as well. Generally speaking, he will customize the lessons based on your needs.
He also has a great theoretical understanding of the subject, and we have often discussed the writings of F.M. Alexander, Walter Carrington, Marjorie Barstow on the technique. He has also taught trainees in the official Alexander Technique training course, so he knows how to teach others to teach AT, including the principles for hands-​on work. This may be of interest for massage therapist.
Aside from that, Mark is cross-​trained in craniosacral therapy, which he sometimes applies to AT tablework, particularly if the student has some severe neck or head pain. He has also been trained as a transformative life coach, and he uses those insights for those students who want to go beyond the physical aspects of the Alexander Technique. The Alexandrian principles of awareness, inhibition, and direction can be used to transform one’s everyday life, much like it is done in Zen buddhism, and here Mark’s training as a life coach is of much help. He understands, for example, the ideas of nonviolent communication or the many techniques of reframing one’s view on a particular life situation.
Overall Mark has a wealth of experience as a teacher and as a practitioner of AT. He has been teaching full-​time for over a decade, and has many satisfied students from all works of life. He understands pretty much all of the various aspects of the Alexander Technique, yet tries to present it as clearly and cleanly as possible. I definitely recommend him for anyone wishing to study the Alexander Technique in a one-​on-​one or in a group setting.
Lastly, be sure to check out his website. It has countless blog posts written by Mark himself. You can even subscribe for the mailing list to receive regular tips about the technique.