title: The effect of Alexander technique training program: A qualitative study of ordinary behavior application.
abstract: The purpose of this study was to configure and apply the Alexander technique training program and assess the effect of program through physical, emotional and behavioral aspects. To achieve the research aims, qualitative research method had been conducted, subjecting 8 people, who were participating in Alexander Technique training program for this study. The study used focus group interview method for collecting date and employed for the interview method by mixing the semi-structured and unstructured questionnaire. The results were followings. First, one could develop body awareness and body consciousness through experiencing lived bodily sensation. Second, from Alexander Technique training program, people experienced psycho & physical's equilibrium. Third, one could change not only the manner of use of body but also the attitude to the life from conscious attention to daily ordinary movement. The results provided empirical evidence of Alexander Technique training program's functions in terms of physical, emotional and behavioral aspect through the process of consciousness control from lived body education.
authors.affiliation: Kohwang Medical Research Institute, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Korea.
authors.forename: Soo-Yeon
authors.initials: SY
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.affiliation: Department of Sports Health Medicine, College of Health Science, Jungwon University, Goesan-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do, Korea.
authors.forename: Soon Gi
authors.initials: SG
authors.lastname: Baek
keywords: Alexander technique; Mind-body therapy; Qualitative study; Somatic education