Category Archives: Alexander Technique

Accomplished Public Speakers Tend To Not Move Their Heads

“Pedro de Alcantara, an Alexander Technique teacher in Paris, France, talks with Robert Rickover about his concept, the “Simplified Skeleton”, the basis of what have come to be called “Neutral Directions”.” Pedro: “When most people talk, they move their heads … Continue reading

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New Developments In The Alexander Technique

Robert Rickover writes: There have also been dramatic developments in what might be called “Alexander Technique teaching technology”. This started with Alexander Technique spin-offs such as Body Mapping, Posture Release Imagery and Up With Gravity – all of which are … Continue reading

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Do YOU have text claw or iPosture? Expert reveals the 21st century ailments caused by smartphones and tablets

The Daily Mail reports: Do YOU have text claw or iPosture? Expert reveals the 21st century ailments caused by smartphones and tablets Smartphone users check their phones 150 times a day on average Phone addicts are often easily distracted, suffer … Continue reading

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Was God The First Alexander Technique Teacher?

Throughout the Bible, God berates the Israelites as “stiff-necked” people. Here are some examples: Exodus 32, verses 9, 10: The Lord said to Moses, “I see this is a stiff necked people. Now let Me be, that my anger may … Continue reading

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Common Obstacles To Learning The Alexander Technique

Veteran teacher Robert Rickover tells fellow teacher Mark Josefberg: “The Alexander Technique is simple but not necessarily easy. There are some classic traps some students encounter.” “The most classic trap is to try to recreate [the great feelings you get … Continue reading

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