Welcome to the Alexander Technique!

Adolfo Santamaria

Have you ever considered that the manner in which you do things, like the way you sit, stand, and walk could be limiting your potential or be the source of your pain?  [About lessons]

Hi, my name is Adolfo Santamaria and I am delighted to help you learn more about this profound and transformational process.  I strongly believe that the Alexander Technique is cutting-edge technology for self-care and personal development.

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Better Posture • Improved Performance • Less Pain

You wouldn't think that a such small movement in the head would make walking so smooth!"     ~E.G., Professor of Physics

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POPULAR ARTICLES:

Anatomy of the Startle Pattern

Ever wonder what is causing your back pain, or making you slouch?  Have you noticed that “sitting up straight” or having “good posture” doesn't seem to work and is difficult to keep up for very long?  [Continue reading]

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The Art of Letting Things Go

Letting things go on the mental level has direct and tangible benefits for the physical system.  What we experience as imbalance or incongruity mentally often equates to muscle ache, joint pain, and other  [Read more]

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APPLICATIONS:

In the Treatment of Scoliosis

The Alexander Technique is rapidly becoming recognized as a valuable therapy in the treatment of scoliosis.  

The technique can play a key preventive role as it teaches students to recognize and rectify the improper movements or compression that trigger  [Learn more]

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Body Language - Social Intelligence

Social intelligence can be characterized as the efficiency of one's relationship with the outside world.  One's orientation to that which is outside of you can either be centered on the emotion we call “Fear” or “Trust”.  Early childhood learnings imprint upon the individual  [Learn more]

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Lessons are available in my convenient Mar Vista teaching space.  VIP on-location and group lesson options are also available.  For pricing and additional information, click here.

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Highly Recommended

I had a great time.  Adolfo's enthusiasm for the work makes for fun, mind-expanding lessons.  And my body awareness and poise, moment by moment, is at a much higher level now.  I highly recommend it.” 
                                              ~Bill Hooper

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A Holistic Approach to Back Pain

Through learning The Alexander Technique with Tuck, I can often release myself from back pain just by thinking my directions.”
                                 ~Stephanie "Butterfly" Ray
                                                   Actor/Artist

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“Improve how you perceive and think about movement.”