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Category Archives: Alexander Technique
Becoming More Creative And Efficient Through Dropping Patterns Of Needless Tension
In an interview with Robert Rickover, Alexis Niki (an Alexander Technique teacher in Paris, France as well as a screen writer and producer) says: “To me, the most important aspect of the Alexander Technique is centering, connecting, and having a … Continue reading
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Improve Your Sports Performance With Alexander Technique
In an interview with Robert Rickover, Alexander teacher Adam Bailey says: “Alexander helps athletes not overdo.” “Growing up, I always did sports… As a child, sports were fun and easy. As I got older for reasons I couldn’t figure out, … Continue reading
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Who’s The Alexander Teacher? Introducing The Technique
I’m listening to this interview of Alexander Technique teacher Robert Rickover and I’m struck by the difference between his poise and the awkwardness of the interviewer (Sheila Story?), a yoga teacher and writer for the Lincoln Journal Star. The interviewer … Continue reading
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How To Breathe Easily And Naturally
I’m listening to a podcast interview by Robert Rickover of singer and Alexander Technique teacher Georgia Dias. She describes the Technique as “a way of achieving the best results with your body with the minimum of muscular effort. It’s a … Continue reading
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An Introduction To The Alexander Technique
Dana Ben-Yehuda, an Alexander Technique teacher in Mt. View/Palo Alto California, describes the Technique to Bonnie Coleen of Seeing Beyond on KEST Radio. From Dana’s website: Dana Ben-Yehuda is a Certified Alexander Teacher, M.AmSAT (American Society for the Alexander Technique). … Continue reading
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How Alexander Technique Can Help Negotiators
Ashley Adams, a union organizer and negotiator in the Boston area, talks with Robert Rickover about the Alexander Technique and it’s usefulness in the negotiation process. Ashley is married to an Alexander teacher, Debbie Adams. Ashley: “Alexander Technique is a … Continue reading
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What Does Concentration Look Like?
Most people think they need to tense to concentrate. You can look at them and see the furrows on their brow and the tightness around their eyes and the hunching of their shoulders and you think they’re trying really hard. … Continue reading
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Alexander Technique Vs Feldenkrais Method
Michael Frederick is primarily an Alexander Technique teacher but he is also certified in the Feldenkrais Method. He was interviewed June 20 by Alexander teacher Robert Rickover. Michael: “Alexander Technique is the older discipline. It was born out of the … Continue reading
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