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Category Archives: Alexander Technique
Expanding Into Life – Differences Between Chiropractic, Physical Therapy, Massage And Alexander Technique
Judy Stern is a Physical Therapist and Alexander Technique teacher in Rye, New York. She talks with Robert Rickover about the connections between Physical Therapy and the Alexander Technique. Judy: “I spent the first 18 years of my professional life … Continue reading
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Learning To Exercise More Efficiently And Safely
Robert Rickover talks with Malcolm Balk, an Alexander Technique teacher and author in Montreal, Canada. I interviewed Malcolm a few months ago after taking one of his running workshops. Malcolm: “Alexander Technique is a method of becoming aware of unnecessary … Continue reading
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How Is Alexander Technique Different From Feldenkrais, Physical Therapy, Tai Chi, Yoga?
Ari Gil has been teaching Alexander Technique for 30 years. Ari tells Robert Rickover: “Let me give the example of a runner who’s calling me because of a knee problem. He’s tried physical therapy. He’s done some acupuncture. He tried … Continue reading
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Alexander Technique Teacher Michael Ostrow Profiled In The New York Times
From the New York Times: Improvements: My posture improved. And my piano playing. I trained as a classical pianist when I was younger; my shoulders were always killing me. When I get out of bed in the morning now, at … Continue reading
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Physical Therapy And The Alexander Technique
John Macy is an Alexander Technique teacher, Physical Therapist and Pilates instructor in Omaha, Nebraska. He talks with Robert Rickover about the relationship of the Technique to Physical Therapy. Robert: [With Alexander Technique], it sounds like a lot of thinking … Continue reading
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Tight Muscles Don’t Feel
Adam Bailey has a a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. He’s also a teacher of Alexander Technique. In an interview with Robert Rickover, Adam says: “The Alexander Technique involves a learning process. When … Continue reading
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Who Was F.M. Alexander?
A student of Alexander Technique writes: “…I’m left with the impression of Alexander as someone who’s so afraid? Afraid of attachment, afraid of people stealing his ideas (because without them, what would he be?), afraid of being wrong, afraid of … Continue reading
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How To Sit Comfortably
Ann Rodiger is an Alexander Technique teacher in New York City and the author of How to Sit Your Body at Work: A guide to sitting at your workstation based on the Alexander Technique. Robert Rickover interviews her. Robert: “A … Continue reading
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How Alexander Technique Can Improve Your Yoga Practice
Alexander Technique teacher Robert Rickover interviews fellow A.T. teacher and yoga instructor Thomas Cook, a resident of Vienna. Thomas: “People who live without furniture tend not to have back trouble.” “The hands of an Alexander teacher bring the awareness of … Continue reading
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Indirect Procedures: A Musician’s Guide To The Alexander Technique
Pedro de Alcantara has published such books as Indirect Procedures: A Musician’s Guide to the Alexander Technique, The Alexander Technique: A Skill for Life, and Integrated Practice: Coordination, Rhythm & Sound. In an interview with Robert Rickover, Pedro says: Pedro … Continue reading
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