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Category Archives: Alexander Technique
The Complete World Of Tai Chi
Robert Rickover tells tai chi teacher Thomas Cook: “I have a colleague who teaches tai chi at a high level. He’s been to China many times and studied with the master there. Many years ago, he wrote an article about … Continue reading
When Bad Habits Get Misdiagnosed As Syndromes
In an interview with Robert Rickover, Alexander Technique teacher Michael Ostrow says: “I started working with people with bad breathing problems. I’ve been amazed at how people with asthma can have their breathing quiet down quickly and they can get … Continue reading
But That’s Not The Alexander Technique!
The most infuriating phrase I hear these days is, “But that’s not the Alexander Technique!” I remember hearing it first about 18-months ago from a fellow trainee who told me, “But good use is not the Alexander Technique.” So why … Continue reading
I Interview Berkeley Alexander Teacher Amira Alvarez
I love Amira’s website – AmiraAlvarez.com. It’s quick and clean and fun. I particularly like the Before and After photos. I talk to Amira for an hour Monday afternoon. Luke: “When you were a child, what did you want to … Continue reading
Teaching Alexander Technique On A Rainy Sunday
My new Alexander site is Alexander90210.com.
Marketing The Benefits Of Alexander Technique Without The Off-Putting Alexander Language
The two most successful new teachers of Alexander Technique in California are Amira Alvarez in Berkeley and Sharon Jakubecy in downtown Los Angeles. They both have slick websites that stress the benefits of the Technique but don’t use the unattractive … Continue reading
Panic Attacks Kill Triathletes
If you think about your Alexander Technique directions (a free neck, the head releasing away from the torso, back lengthening and widening), it is virtually impossible to have a panic attack. You must compress to panic. If you think about … Continue reading
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