Alexander Technique Lessons Toronto and Kuwait

I went for my first Alexander Technique lesson out of curiosity rather than need. I wanted to experience for myself what Mona was referring to as "magic." Back then, the teacher declared that I didn't need any lessons because I was well-organized; in retrospect, I think that I did need to take lessons because Alexander Technique helped me become more aware of my habits of movement.

While it's true that I moved well and had no apparent problems at that time, I soon developed a bad habit without being conscious of it. When I began to use bi-focal glasses, I moved my head in such a way that hurt my neck and back. It was minor pain and I could have ignored it as many of us do; however, through taking lessons, I realized what I was doing wrong internally (sensing my movement as it happened rather than having to have someone telling me). This is the remarkable gift of Alexander Technique, developing a kinesthetic awareness of one's self from the inside out. 

Faisal's Background and Bio

Faisal holds a B.A. in Business Management from Sonoma State University in California. Although Faisal had worked in training and business management for 25 years, he considers Alexander Technique his most valuable learning and teaching experience. 

Faisal trained to become a teacher in Alexander Technique at the Alexander Alliance School, which is now named the Susan Sinclair Alexander Technique and Pilates Centre. Faisal is certified as an Alexander Technique Teacher by Alexander Technique International (ATI). He has completed his post-graduate studies with John Nicholls in New York. Then in 2009-2010, Faisal repeated the same program with Nicholls to reinforce his learning. 

Faisal has studied with a number of Alexander Technique teachers.  They all provided their unique insights that helped develop his personal use and teaching skills.

One of Faisal's remarkable learning moments was with Frank Ottiwell at the Sweet Briar workshop in 2005. Ottiwell compared the movement of the horse to walking. Because Faisal loves horses and adores their movement, the analogy worked for him immediately; he improved the quality of his walk.

Most recently, Faisal has taken private lessons with Liz Reese on horseback riding based on Alexander Technique principles. 

Faisal gives lessons in Alexander Technique in Toronto and Kuwait.  Among his teaching engagements were the following:

1. Co-taught weekly group lessons.
2. Assisted in teacher-training at the Alexander Alliance School.
3. Assisted in teaching a workshop for students at Brock University.
4. Assisted in teaching workshops at the Faculty of Music, University of Toronto.
5. Conducted workshops in Kuwait.