Category Archives: Alexander Technique

Free Alexander Lessons

Khunrum emails: Gents: San Francisco friends are off to purchase weed tomorrow in preparation for the upcoming Iggy Pop concert. Robert knows what I’m talking about. So, I’m sent this web page and I find FREE ALEXANDER CLASSES. Luke is … Continue reading

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My Aching Jaw: Alexander Technique And TMJ

I found a couple of good interviews with dentist and Alexander Technique teacher Dr. Martin Goldman. Martin: “I had a specialty practice of endodontics. People would be sent to me for differential diagnosis by other dentists and physicians. They wanted … Continue reading

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Alexander Technique Helped Me Get Off My Meds

I don’t think Alexander Technique has anything to say about medication. It’s a way of learning to move the way the body likes to move. Still, it has profound effects on your whole being. Here’s my story on how the … Continue reading

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Holding Down The Body To Prevent Feeling

Psycho-therapist and Alexander Technique teacher Anthony Kingsley tells Robert Rickover: “Alexander Technique develops capacities for stillness, non-reactivity and inhibition, the capacity to not rush ahead and finish people’s sentences.” “The pupil can say, ahh, I know I’m really holding myself, … Continue reading

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What Happens In An Alexander Lesson?

From a website in the UK: For the first lesson, if you are in pain then I would work with you on the table. All the ideas of Alexander can be put into practice while the back is supported by … Continue reading

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The Evolution Of The Alexander Technique

From ATCPD.com: “Tom [Vasiliades] was trained and certified by the American Center for the Alexander Technique in New York City. He is certified by the American Society for the Alexander Technique and is a member of Alexander Technique International. Tom … Continue reading

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How Much Do You Tense Up When You Simply Think About Standing?

Bob Lada, an Alexander Technique teacher in Cambridge, Massachusetts, tells Robert Rickover: “When I say stand up, I want you to start to stand up but not actually do it and sense what is going on. Go ahead, stand up … Continue reading

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Fred Astaire Embodied Alexander Technique

Alexander teacher Robert Rickover says: “Many times with new students, I suggest that if they want to see examples of the kind of use that Alexander Technique promotes, to take a look at someone like Fred Astaire. While he did … Continue reading

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The Five Relations Of Mind-Body Awareness

Alexander Technique teacher Sandra Bain Cushman focuses on mind-body disciplines. In an interview with Robert Rickover, Sandra says: “Because it has been around so long and is so well developed, I see the Alexander Technique as the foremost method for … Continue reading

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How Many Alexander Technique Lessons Do You Need?

I’m practically convinced I want to try Alexander but from my understanding you need to put in a lot of time before you see any results is that true? you get some results right off think of a 1% improvement … Continue reading

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