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Category Archives: Alexander Technique
When You Feel Like You Must Get Something Done Right Away, What Does That Do To Your Physiology?
Most people respond to thinking they must accomplish a task quickly by shortening their stature, tensing and compressing their necks, taking shallower breaths, their heart racing, anxiety flying, and overall going into a version of the fight or flight reflex. … Continue reading
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Jeroen Staring Should Be Essential Reading For All Alexander Technique Teachers
A practice student of mine says: The Jeroen Staring stuff seems like it should almost be compulsory Alexander Technique reading just because he does such an awesome entertaining study of the whole “physical culture” movement that F.M. Alexander emerged from, … Continue reading
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On This Day In 2010
Luke Ford made his Alexander teacher laugh until she cried. We were doing this understated non-doing exercise. I was working with another bloke. At the end, we were supposed to share. The bloke and I grunted and said, “It was … Continue reading
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What Does A Free Neck Mean?
A foundation of Alexander Technique is freeing the neck of unnecessary tension. There are more joints in the neck than anywhere in the body. A joint means a bone connected to a bone. With all the joints in the neck, … Continue reading
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Back Pain Solutions – A Chat With Author Bruce Kodish
Physical therapist and Alexander Technique teacher Bruce Kodish is the author of the book Back Pain Solutions. Luke: What are the differences between physical therapists and Alexander Technique teachers? Bruce: “Physical therapists tend to be more cut and dried. They’re … Continue reading
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Relief From Jaw Pain With Alexander Technique, Craniosacral Therapy
A friend asked me: “A question: Is there a technique for relieving tension in the jaw and face? I find that I clench so much (and grind at night) that my jaw is continually tight, and no matter how relaxed … Continue reading
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Why Do Westerners Tend To Go Through Life With Their Heads Tipped Back?
If your head is tipped back, even half an inch, as opposed to resting on top of your spine in a poised even position, your mobility and sensory awareness will be seriously effected. There are more joints in your neck … Continue reading
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Craniosacral Therapy
Until I read the following by Robert Rickover, I thought craniosacral was just some feel-good massagey thingy while as an Alexander Technique teacher, I was showing people how to take responsibility for their use. Robert writes: The truth is that … Continue reading
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Keys To Superior Performance
Robert Rickover talks with Roy Palmer, an Alexander Technique teacher in Bedford, England about ways the Alexander Technique can help with sports performance. Roy has specialized in working with athletes and writing books about athletics. Roy: “Alexander Technique is a … Continue reading
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Tagged alexander lessons, alexander technique teacher, basic body movements, golf coach, robert rickover, roy alexander
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