“Alexander Technique has enabled me to pause more often. I’m warmer, more relaxed and respectful in relationships as a result of that. Projects I work on with other people are more impactful. My relationships with my kids and wife have improved with deeper trust.”
Steyn Viljoen, Product Designer
“I’ve been lucky enough to have had lessons with some wonderful Alexander teachers. Barry has taken this to another level. He expertly uses his hands to guide and inform.” Michal George, Pilates Trainer
"Going to Barry for Alexander lessons has given me exactly what I was looking for: The pain in my shoulder has reduced by 80% and I have full mobility again – after only eight lessons." Debbie Loots, Published Author
"I truly appreciate Barry’s entrance into my life, making me more aware of myself, who I am, and at the same time being more kind to myself. There has been a definite undertone of awe, respect, gratitude, and humility towards life in all its forms. Thank you." Jay Vomacka, Portfolio Manager
“Wow thank you for showing me life. I'm forever indebted to you, Barry, for rescuing me from the doldrums of my old existence.” Greg Swanepoel, Retired Investment Banker
“A large component of it is being present and mindful and thus open to possibility. This has had huge benefits for me in relationships, sport, dealing with anxiety, and life generally!” Alec Little, Engineer
“Practising the technique brings balance, effortlessness, and peace to the body, which simultaneously influences the mind and heart.” Andrew Sneath, Small Business Owner
“My approach to things has shifted towards a greater commitment, sincerity, and acceptance. So experiences have become more and more valuable.” Gregg Smith, Art Film Director
“Barry is an excellent and supportive teacher with great insight and integrity in his work as an Alexander teacher and as a person.” Mariamne Wulfsohn, Feldenkrais Trainer
“Alexander Technique practice continues to help me insert my best self into the world.” Brian Berkman, Public Relations Consultant
“ I am learning how to release the tensions in my body, brought on by a history of accidents. It is a subtle, yet profound tool that has already, after just over 10 lessons, has begun to trickle into all aspects of my being.” Jordan Covington, Actor
“Since practicing the Alexander Technique with Barry, my quality of life has improved enormously in spite of my respiratory problem. The unconscious hunching of my shoulders, the feeling of panic in my attempt to draw deeper breaths has gone.” Rose Miller , Sculptor
“Alexander Technique has taught me to totally relax physically; this has eased the pain in my leg caused by a pinched nerve due to osteoporosis. It has helped me to build up confidence; therefore I feel free and in touch with myself.” Thea Toussaint, Retired Lawyer and Criminologist
“For the past 15 years I suffered with lower back problems, sciatica and headaches. I used to go frequently to chiropractors and it never improved, but since Alexander Technique, I feel like I am a new person physically.” Michèl Scholtz, Marketing Manager
“ After a few lessons I realized there was much, much more to the Technique than just learning to use the body correctly – a wealth of perceptions, mental adjustments, changes, growing faith, and confidence in him as a teacher, in others, in circumstances, in myself.” Thea Reyneke, Artist
“In my profession as a manufacturing jeweller I have often complained about pains in the lower back area as well as in my shoulders. Ever since I became an Alexander student with Barry, I am no longer plagued by these complaints.” Heino Gőcht, Manufacturing jeweller
More comments from pupils
Thank you for this! It is spot-on for so many of us. And Alexander is such an easy way to get to the peace of an aligned mindfulness, its (almost) unbelievable!
Thanks for very informative posts on alexandertechnique.co.za.
Cheers