The Alexander Technique New York and Brooklyn

Specialties

Belinda, founder of AT Motion, is a movement specialist with expertise in communication, presentation, and the performing arts. Often her help is sought out to resolve issues with RSI, pain, breathing, tension or anxiousness as well as coordination. Her students progressively learn skills to improve how they go about any activity while gaining a sense of well-​being that comes with appreciating the unity of the self. She brings over 25 years of teaching experience to her work. Appointments available in Chelsea and Park Slope.

What is the Alexander Technique? AT is a way to improve how we move. Since its development over 100 years ago, many people have used the Alexander Technique to change posture habits, release tension, avoid strain and recuperate from injuries. AT Motion offers lessons and classes for actors, dancers and musicians who rely on it to enhance their skill and performance levels. Anyone who uses a computer will find it helps alleviate «text neck», shoulder pain and prevents repetitive stress injuries. The Alexander Technique addresses a overall approach to living with less stress and strain. People use it to gain more awareness of self and of their surroundings, to learn how to stop rushing through life and to communicate with more authentic body language.

History

Established in 1989.

AT Motion, Belinda Mello’s teaching practice, has grown as she has developed an approach to teaching the Alexander Technique as applied to everyday and specialized activities. Collaborative projects with other teachers allows Belinda to offer special workshops and classes, as well as teach at residential workshops.

Meet the Business Owner

Belinda M.

Business Owner

Belinda Mello, MFA, (ATI, ATME, ACAT, member), has been teaching the Alexander Technique for over 25 years to individuals and groups at learning centers, studios and colleges; she has been on the faculty of the theater department at Brooklyn College/​CUNY for over a decade, and regularly teaches at many conservatory programs. Belinda produces an annual conference in NYC: Freedom to ACT, which draws people from all over the world. At her studio she gives personal attention to each student, helping them to solve their movement problems and to gain expertise in living well.

Belinda has a background in performance: dance and theater, as well as directing. She is a parent who has studied childbirth education and peer counseling. Belinda enjoys coaching presenters, public speakers, musicians, and actors for TV, Film or Stage. She has been instrumental in supporting people who are building their businesses and lives by guiding them through a process of letting go of habits.