Tips for Dealing With Vocal Hoarseness

In this online BackStage Magazine for actors the first tip is to try the Alexander Technique:

Especially if you’re having vocal problems, relearning better ways to move, breathe, sing, or speak is potentially life and career changing. Actors and singers may benefit from private lessons with a certified teacher of the Alexander Technique.

Read more in BackStage.

How the Alexander Technique can help people with hypermobility

The Ehlers-Danlos Society has published an article on the many benefits the Alexander Technique offer people with Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (which include hypermobility).

The Alexander Technique regards the body as an inherently connected structure. Through alignment and the prevention of downward pulling tension it reduces pressure on our joints and spine (which is  important to people with EDS). The Alexander Technique also helps to avoid hyper extension, facilitates good posture and provides the kind of toning up of the musculature which help to support the joints.

Read the article at the Ehlers-Danlos Society website.