Next workshop Saturday 25th January 2025
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Next workshop Saturday 25th January 2025 ☆
Move Beyond Pain
Chronic Pain Workshop
Not finding results from traditional pain management approaches?
Tired of endless stretching, strengthening, and mobility exercises?
As a certified Alexander Technique teacher and pain recovery coach, I help people unify their minds and bodies to go beyond the bit that hurts.
Together in this half-day workshop of no more than 10 people, we’ll work on letting go of unconstructive patterns of thought and movement so that you can move through the world with greater ease and less pain.
Learn practical tools to manage and reduce chronic pain using the Alexander Technique
Master effortless sitting, standing, and movement through guided exercises
Discover how your thinking patterns influence posture, movement, and comfort
Practice pacing techniques to manage energy and avoid pain flare-ups
Receive personalised feedback in a supportive, small-group setting
Walk away with actionable strategies you can use every day.
An Evidence-Based Approach to Pain
74% of people saw an improvement in pain levels over three months when participating in group sessions incorporating the Alexander Technique.
Long-term results from group workshops have demonstrated a one third reduction in neck pain, even 5 weeks after initial group participation.
About your instructor
Martin Underwood
Hi, I’m Martin. I’m a Pain Management Coach and certified Alexander Technique Teacher, with over 10 years of experience.
I have 'walked the walk' myself, managing demanding work while in persistent pain - I know what it’s like and how to help you make change.
Relearn how your body is meant to move in work and life with an Alexander Technique teacher
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✓ RELEASE
Free yourself from unhelpful tension and habits that are causing discomfort
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✓ ALIGN
Reconnect with your natural posture for improved balance and coordination
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✓ MOVE
Rediscover smooth, confident movement in everyday activities
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✓ THRIVE
Develop sustainable strategies for living with greater freedom and less pain
Workshop Structure
1) Welcome & Introduction
An overview of the workshop’s purpose, setting clear intentions for learning and exploration.
2) Foundations of the Alexander Technique
Discover the core principles of integrated movement, natural posture, and mind-body awareness through guided practice.
3) Awareness & Thinking
Explore how your thoughts influence your movement patterns and learn simple strategies for mindful body awareness.
4) Posture, Movement, and Breath
Experience how better posture and breath awareness can support smoother, more balanced movement in everyday life.
5) Sitting & Standing with Ease
Learn how to sit and stand with minimal effort by releasing unnecessary tension and improving body alignment.
6) Pacing for Long-Term Well-Being
Develop strategies for managing energy, avoiding burnout, and sustaining progress with practical pacing techniques and mindset shifts.
7) Wrap-Up & Next Steps
Reflect on key takeaways, explore ongoing group class opportunities, and ask any final questions about applying these techniques in daily life.
Testimonials
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“I've done meditation, martial arts, yoga, physiotherapy, and pilates before, but Alexander Technique with Martin stands out.”
- Gary Johnstone, Director and Producer
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“Now, thanks to the techniques learned, I'm attuned to my body. I can catch myself tensing up, and in that awareness, I feel the immediate release in my neck.”
- Cat Stevens, Lawyer
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“Martin has been foundational to the treatment of my ongoing chronic pain.”
- Jonny Elliott, Consultant, ex Salesforce
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“Martin’s calm, caring, non-judgemental yet consistently encouraging manner coupled with his knowledge of Alexander Technique ensured that my health steadily improved and my neck pain disappeared.”
- Kate Nobles, Teacher
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"A great programme for those with chronic debilitating pain, for which the standard medical model doesn’t work."
- Roshan Vijayan, Consultant in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
