And we must always keep in mind that what distinguishes the Technique from other disciplines is that it’s a re-educational process. The pupil has to become aware of what it is that he or she is doing, and find out what’s wrong in order not to carry on doing it…
Really, this is the magical thing about the Technique if it’s properly taught. The teacher doesn’t merely point out to someone what’s wrong, but instead shows them how to prevent it happening. In a way it’s predictive. In effect, a teacher is saying to the pupil: “If you do this, this and this, then this will be the outcome. However, if you approach the matter with a bit of intelligence using inhibition and the relevant directions you can achieve a different outcome which will be of lasting benefit to you.”
Marjory Barlow (“Alexander Technique: the Ground Rules” – part 1 p63)