Philippa Castell

I began studying the Alexander Technique in 1984. I was enrolled in a a yoga teacher training when I first came across the Technique - the lessons had such a profound effect on my approach to yoga and on my life in general that I decided to train as an Alexander teacher. Since qualifying in 1990 I've been running a successful teaching practice in Swansea.
My training was in Devon where I studied with a wide range of teachers from diverse training backgrounds. This made for a rich learning environment which helped me appreciate the many approaches to teaching F.M. Alexander's discoveries. After graduating I had regular ongoing individual lessons in London with many of the first generation teachers who trained with Alexander. Learning from them, and other senior teachers, has had a continuing influence on my work.
With 30+ years in practice I have experience in working with a wide range of people, some seeking help because of severe pain, stress, anxiety or neurological issues, others wishing to improve posture, breath and general well-being. I've also taught many people already highly skilled in movement, such as dancers, musicians, athletes, people practicing yoga and martial arts, to help them further refine existing abilities.
I'm one of only a small number of practitioners worldwide who are qualified in both the Alexander Technique and the Feldenkrais Method®. Being trained in these two approaches gives me a broad expertise and understanding of healthy functioning.