Mark Josefsberg

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About Mark Josefsberg

Mark has maintained a full-time Alexander Technique teaching practice in New York City and online since his national certification in 2003. He teaches online group classes and private lessons. Mark is a former faculty member of The American Center for the Alexander Technique (ACAT). Schedule a zoom class with Mark to see what the Alexander Technique can do for you. Click on SCHEDULING.

Stop Not Doing The Alexander Technique

"It's not what you do, it's how you do it. The Alexander Technique is the how of how you do anything." Those phrases have been spoken countless times by Alexander Technique teachers at Alexander Technique lessons. The Alexander Technique is the how of everything you do. It's how you sit at the computer, more than just that you're sitting at the computer, that might lead to bad posture, neck pain, back pain, or shoulder pain. As an Alexander Technique teacher I help people sit at the computer, stand, and walk, with more ease and less tension. This results in improved posture, pain relief, and an overall sense of well-being. There is also another angle, however, regarding how you use the Alexander Technique; it's what you don't do...

Alexander Technique In The Cold

It can get pretty cold in New York City, and the Alexander Technique can help; not with the cold, but how we react to the cold. When we’re cold we tend to shorten our spines, though this is usually an unconscious action. We scrunch our necks in an effort to keep warm. It might or might not it keep us warm, but it certainly doesn't help our neck...

Alexander Technique Glossary

Words we use may have a meaning, or even several possible meanings. As importantly, words can have different associations for people. A word such as ‘posture’ can have many meanings for people. With that in mind… Direction Direction may be thought of as telling yourself what you want to do. For instance, ‘I wish to [...]

How Not to Improve Posture

The Alexander Technique offers a different kind of posture training, a different kind of posture.You can apply the Alexander Technique to any situation. You can be more easeful, with less tension and compression. You will look like you have better posture...

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"With good humor, specificity, and charm, Mark makes a challenging technique accessible and fun!"
Kyra Sedgwick, Emmy Award Winning Actress
" Mark showed me how to move the natural way with ease and simplicity, avoiding unwanted stress on my body."
Juliette Bennett, Actress
"I really enjoyed our Alexander Technique lessons, learned a lot, felt lighter, more balanced and my neck pain is better. You have a true healing presence and great knowledge and skill."
Dr. Martin Ehrlich, Medical Director, Beth Israel Hospital CHH
"From the very 1st lesson, I was impressed with Mark’s acute awareness of the body and compassionate teaching philosophy."
Scott Kacenga, Musician
Alexander Technique in Manhattan, NYC.

Mark Josefsberg teaches one-to-one lessons and group classes in Manhattan, and everywhere on Zoom.

Mark is an associate faculty member of ACAT's teacher training program.

Mark Josefsberg is AmSAT and ACAT Certified, 2003. ACAT—The American Center for the Alexander Technique AmSAT—The American Society for the Alexander Technique