Category Archives: Alexander Technique

Breathing Freely & Clarity Of Purpose

Posted on August 7, 2016 by Luke Ford

Alexander teacher Carolyn Nicholls tells Robert Rickover: “The more flexible an area, the easier it is to misuse it. I’ve had a lot of pupils who’ve had a sullen ribcage, where the ribcage stays the same shape with the in-breath … Continue reading →

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Alexander Comedy

Posted on April 12, 2016 by Luke Ford

Is there a big market for Alexander Technique comedy? I have not found lessons to be the ideal situation for the full monty of my range. And then there’s that awkward thing whereby when you make fun of the way … Continue reading →

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Women In Heels

Posted on April 12, 2016 by Luke Ford

Occasionally I get calls from women wanting Alexander lessons to learn to walk in high heels. We chat a bit and I always suggest that they could reduce the amount of time they wear high heels and thus reduce their … Continue reading →

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The Use Of The Self

Posted on April 6, 2016 by Luke Ford

When I see somebody’s use of themselves, I’m looking at how they talk to themselves. Unnecessary compression results from a punitive attitude to the self. I rarely find someone with terrible use who’s at ease with himself and I rarely … Continue reading →

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The Alexander Technique In Movement

Posted on March 31, 2016 by Luke Ford
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