First developed at the turn of the Twentieth Century by F. M. Alexander, the Alexander Technique is a gentle, educative approach for relieving stress and improving freedom of movement. Based on recognition of the interconnection between the mind and body, students of the Alexander Technique learn how to observe habits of thought and movement that create unnecessary reactivity and tension. Improved self-awareness and understanding allow the discovery of new choices and responses to internal and external events. Students learn how to create a calm mental state and effortless movement by thinking and moving in harmony with their body's design.