Category Archives: Alexander Technique

How The Alexander Technique Can Help People With Chronic Pain

Posted on March 28, 2014 by Luke Ford

Alexander teacher Dan Cayer tells Robert Rickover: “I developed a repetitive stress injury in my mid twenties. I went from being a healthy young man within a few months to not being able to type at all on my computer … Continue reading →

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Marilyn Monroe Studied Alexander Technique

Posted on March 21, 2014 by Luke Ford

More photos here. Alexander teacher Betsy Polatin writes: I have taught this technique to thousands of students all over the world, and people often ask me, “Should I swim? Or do Pilates? Or yoga?” I answer, “It’s not so much … Continue reading →

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Craniosacral Therapy & The Alexander Technique

Posted on February 28, 2014 by Luke Ford

“Daska Hatton, an Alexander Technique teacher and criniosacral therapist in London, England, talks with Robert Rickover about the connections between the Alexander Technique and Craniosascral Therapy.” Robert: “The two processes are complimentary.” “Cranio work is less demanding of a student. … Continue reading →

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Hank – Five Years From The Brink

Posted on January 25, 2014 by Luke Ford

I was watching this 2013 documentary on former Treasury Secretary Hank Paulsen. I was struck by his hoarse voice and immediately thought that the guy suffered from unnecessary body tension and this stressed and damaged his vocal chords. Early on … Continue reading →

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The Advantages of Skype Alexander Technique Lessons

Posted on January 23, 2014 by Luke Ford

Monika Gross tells Robert Rickover: “I wanted to teach people in a way that wouldn’t increase their stress. People have less money and less time (at least in their perception).” “People spend so much time in front of their computers. … Continue reading →

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