Ms Louisa Gnafkis

I graduated from the Alexander Technique teacher training with Misha Magidov in 2001.

My professional experience of teaching the piano led me to explore ways which could help alleviate problems in musicians, such as repetitive strain injuries, shoulder and back pain, stage fright, lack of confidence. The Alexander Technique taught me that by understanding yourself, focusing on the whole being and not simply on posture, you can unlock a natural state of ease, poise, balance and expression. This helps not only to alleviate physical problems but also to improve confidence, manage stress and regain ease of movement. These are qualities that anyone can experience through the techniqe and apply in their own field of interest.

I have also studied Shiatsu and Traditional Chinese Medicine and explored contemporary dance and contact improvisation.

I am currently teaching the Alexander Technique in Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts and offer private lessons at the Bloomsbury Alexander Centre in Central London and in East Finchley (N2).