Findings of a Study – Department of Radiology, College of Physicians and Surgeons Columbia University Aug 1992
BRIEF SUMMARY
This study evaluated the effect of Alexander Technique lessons on respiratory function in healthy people. Ten volunteers received at least 20 one-to-one Alexander lessons from teachers trained by the American Society for the Alexander Technique.
In the Alexander Technique group significant changes were observed between the beginning of the study and the assessment (after approximately 7 months) in four out of seven different measurements of respiratory function. In contrast, there were no significant changes in the control group. These findings suggest that Alexander Technique lessons may lead to some improvement in respiratory muscular strength and endurance. However, further research is needed to confirm the results of this small study and to find out whether Alexander Technique lessons lead to improved respiratory function in people with breathing difficulties, such as people with asthma.
Published in Chest Journal Aug 1992 / The Journal of The American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST)
For abstract see here
https://journal.chestnet.org/article/S0012-3692(16)34049-1/abstract