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Tara Bentall

Alexander Technique Lessons
in Portslade

Helping people live with less pain, tension and unnecessary effort.
I teach Alexander Technique to help people who feel stuck in patterns of tension, pain, stress, or over-effort — physically or mentally —
and who want to move and live with more ease.
I work gently and one-to-one with people in Portslade and serve the surrounding Brighton, Hove and Shoreham area. Many of the people I work with come to me because they’ve tried other approaches and are looking for something calm, thoughtful, and sustainable.

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Who I work with

 

People come to Alexander Technique lessons for many reasons, including:

  • Ongoing back, neck or shoulder pain

  • Stress, anxiety, or feeling constantly “on edge”

  • Postural discomfort or fatigue

  • Breathing difficulties or tension

  • Recovering from injury or long-term strain

  • Wanting more ease in everyday movement and life

You don’t need to be “good at movement” — the work meets you where you are.

What Alexander Technique offers

 

Alexander Technique is a practical, gentle approach that helps you notice and change unhelpful habits of tension and effort.

Rather than exercises or treatments, lessons help you develop awareness, coordination, and choice — so that everyday activities like sitting, standing, walking, working, or resting become easier, more comfortable and less tiring.

Many people describe feeling calmer, more balanced, and more at home in themselves.

About me

I am a fully qualified Alexander Technique teacher with many years of experience working with people of all ages and backgrounds. My work is informed by long-term study of movement, anatomy, wellbeing, and human development.

I work with hands-on guidance and clear verbal instruction, with a strong emphasis on embodied awareness as I am visually impaired.

  • One-to-one Alexander Technique lessons

  • Sessions are calm, private, and tailored to you

  • Flexible times available.

Dr Azzy Calderbank, GP says 
 
“I decided to have Alexander Technique lessons with Tara to help alleviate muscular tension and pain in my neck and shoulders. I found her to be a wise, experienced and patient teacher, and I felt instantly at ease in her presence. My neck and shoulder pains are now a distant memory, and I would thoroughly recommend lessons with Tara to anyone experiencing similar issues.”

Contact

If you’re curious about whether Alexander Technique might be helpful for you, you’re welcome to get in touch for an initial conversation. I teach from my Home Studio in Portslade, Brighton and Hove. 

📞 07530 959 897
✉️ TJBentall@gmail.com​​
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