"You can't do something you don't know,
if you keep on doing what you know."
F. M. Alexander
- Founder of the Alexander Technqiue
North London Practice
Fumiaki Tanaka MSTAT, RCST practices
in Swiss Cottage North London, offering
The practice is located between Swiss Cottage
and Finchley Road tube stations.
Practice days:
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Wednesday
morning, afternoon and evening
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Thursday
morning and early afternoon
Address:
Flat 10 College Court College Crescent, London NW3 5LD
Tube stations:
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Swiss Cottage - Jubilee line
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Finchley Road - Jubilee and Metropolitan line
Overground stations:
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Finchley Road & Frognal
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South Hampstead
Buses:
There are many bus services in the area
From Hamstead 46, 268
Belsize Park 268, C11
Chalk Farm 31, C11
Camden 31
Golders Green 13, 268
Parking:
Limited Parking space available (please ask if you need to park your car)
What is the Alexander Technique?
The Alexander Technique is a gentle yet powerful method for improving the way you move, sit, stand, and respond to the demands of everyday life. By developing greater awareness of your habits and learning to move with less effort, it can support better posture, ease of movement, and a sense of overall wellbeing.
Originating in the work of F. M. Alexander in the late nineteenth century, the Alexander Technique is founded on the principle that the mind and body are inseparable. Through careful observation and guided exploration, you can begin to recognise patterns of tension and misuse and gradually replace them with more natural and efficient ways of moving. This often leads to improved coordination, balance, and comfort.
In my London practice, the Alexander Technique is commonly sought by people dealing with neck and back discomfort, work-related tension, or performance-related stress. It is widely used by musicians, actors, dancers, and other performers, as well as by individuals who want to move with greater freedom and resilience in everyday activities.
The Alexander Technique can also be valuable for managing stress and anxiety, as it encourages a more relaxed and attentive relationship with your body and mind. By learning to release unnecessary effort, many people experience a greater sense of calm, clarity, and ease.
To find out more, please read the Alexander Technique page.
What is Craniosacral Therapy?
Craniosacral Therapy is a gentle, hands-on approach that supports the body’s natural self-healing potential and helps restore balance, promoting overall health and vitality. By working with the body’s subtle rhythms, Craniosacral Therapy helps balance the autonomic nervous system, calming the body’s fight-or-flight response and supporting the rest-and-digest response.
In a Craniosacral Therapy session, I attend closely to the subtle rhythms and movements of your body. Instead of applying force or manipulation, I use a light, supportive touch and allow the body to respond as it needs. This process can help ease areas of restriction and compression, enabling the body to release long-held tension and settle into a deeper state of balance. Many clients experience the sessions as deeply relaxing, and some describe a sensation of lightness or floating.
If you would like to learn more, please read the Craniosacral Therapy page.
"The Alexander Technique is subtle and powerful — and Fumiaki is a master teacher. It only took a few sessions before my body awakened and effortlessly started to realign itself with its natural state. Many physical and mental issues just fell away, and my back pain spontaneously dissolved. Highly recommended."
Peter Frank
"Fumiaki is an excellent teacher. I have been doing Alexander Technique for approximately 7 years & highly recommend him. I first came to Fumi with a neck problem which Fumiaki helped me overcome. Through the technique, he allows good habits to replace bad ones allowing the body to adopt its' natural posture. I now do classes regularly."
Ewan