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The Power Of Negative Directions

Robert Rickover writes: Most of us create excess tension somewhere in our bodies. If you have a pretty good idea where you’re habitually tightening up – could be your shoulders, your chest, your pelvis, whatever – you can use it … Continue reading

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Playwright With Beautiful Use

This woman is lovely! I wondered if she had Alexander Technique lessons. Her loose limbs and expressive face go together with the absence of excess tension. It’s hard to do any decent writing when you have a teaching job as … Continue reading

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Alexander Technique And Beauty

Thinking about writing on this topic, I Googled “Alexander Technique and beauty” the other day and found no consequential results. Nobody that I can find has written on this topic. Call me shallow, but I not only prefer to look … Continue reading

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Growing Old With Grace

Lifelong habits become more pronounced the older we are. I notice that many people I know in their 30s are already old. They’re stiff. They move awkwardly. They fall down too much. They’re locked into certain habits of thinking and … Continue reading

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What Happens In An Alexander Lesson?

From a website in the UK: For the first lesson, if you are in pain then I would work with you on the table. All the ideas of Alexander can be put into practice while the back is supported by … Continue reading

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