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Category Archives: Alexander Technique
The Founders’ Key: The Divine and Natural Connection Between the Declaration and the Constitution and What We Risk by Losing It
I’m listening to Dennis Prager interview Larry Arnn, President of Hillsdale College and author of this new book. Coming back from a commercial, Dennis introduces Larry, who makes an audible inhale. Dennis: “I heard you inhale. That means you want … Continue reading
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The Secret To Alexander Technique
After an unsuccessful introductory lesson the other day, I spoke to a veteran Alexander teacher. I complained that I was unable to teach “direction.” What the heck is “direction” in the Alexander language? It is messages that you send to … Continue reading
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David Gorman’s Learning Methods
DirectionJournal.com hosts an excellent interview with David Gorman. Robert Rickover recorded this interview. I spoke to David for almost two hours this morning via Skype. Here are some highlights: David: “F.M. Alexander had problems. When he was a kid, he … Continue reading
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The Sports Illustrated Bathing Suit Issue Seen Through The Lens Of Alexander Technique
While the rest of the world looks at this week’s Sports Illustrated bathing suit issue as an opportunity to indulge in carnal lust, I am determined that this be a teaching moment to warn against the perils of debauched kineasthesia. … Continue reading
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Peyton Manning Needs Alexander Technique
Most people when they stand with their feet together will lean back and compress their lower back. That’s going to cause them back pain and possible injury. Look at Peyton Manning here. Notice how leaning back and compressing, he’s given … Continue reading
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What Happens If You Decide To Not Rush?
I’ve rushed around most of my life trying to get a lot of stuff done. This has not been an efficient way to live. I’ve often had to repeat my shoddy work and often felt like a chicken running around … Continue reading
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I’m On The Up-Side Of My Bipolar Cycle
My frequent posts this week indicate that I am on the up side of my bipolar cycle. Though not clinically bipolar, I have many tendencies in this direction. If you read many of my posts, you’ll notice that I tend … Continue reading
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Tagged alexander lessons, alexander teacher, alexander teachers, alexander technique teacher, anti psychotics, mood stabilizers
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Is It OK To Talk About Alexander Technique And Beauty?
Alexander teachers would benefit from publishing more before and after pictures. I like what Amira Alvarez does here. I was shocked by the before and after picture of Lulie Westfeld in her book on her Alexander journey. These kind of … Continue reading
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How the Alexander Technique can help Children with Developmental Issues
Mike Cross is an Alexander teacher in England. He writes: The essentials of Alexander work are the same for children and adults alike: – learning to say “No” – consciously sending messages from the brain to parts of the body … Continue reading
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How The Alexander Technique Can Enhance Psycho-Therapy
Juliet Carter is a psycho-therapist and Alexander teacher in London. Britain has several psycho-therapists who are also Alexander teachers. I don’t know of any such combo in the States. The Alexander Technique is better known in Britain and in Israel … Continue reading
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