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I Sometimes Push Too Far

I’ve been getting into squats the last few weeks. I heard they were good for you. The other day while talking with a friend, I did a ton of squats. A little while later, my left knee started bothering me. … Continue reading

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Patrick MacDonald Vs The World

F.M. Alexander started his first training course for teachers in 1930 to replace the student income he lost to the Great Depression. His first graduate was Marj Barstow who returned to the United States to teach. There are many schools … Continue reading

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Interview With Paul Cook Of Direction Journal

Paul Cook is the most successful of the new breed of Australian Alexander Technique teachers. Paul lives on the Gold Coast and owns Direction Journal. Luke: “I remember working with someone from [this] Alexander school and she said they were … Continue reading

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Master The Art Of Running – An Interview With Alexander Technique Teacher Malcolm Balk

Malcolm Balk wrote the books The Art Of Running and The Art Of Working Out. I took his running workshop ten days ago in Los Angeles and got all inspired. Luke: “How did you discover the Alexander Technique?” Malcolm: “I … Continue reading

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