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Category Archives: Alexander Technique
F. M. Alexander
The teachings of F.M. Alexander have had more influence on my life than those of any other teacher (aside from Dennis Prager). Reading the book F. Matthias Alexander: The Man and His Work by Lulie Westfeldt, I was struck by … Continue reading
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Tagged danger signal, Dennis Prager, f m alexander, f matthias alexander, mutual admiration society, promising opportunities
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The Emotional Significance Of Touch
For years, people thought of me as just a big head. I was an intellectual. The rest of life I rushed through to get to what I do best — think. Thanks to Alexander Technique, I am now a complete … Continue reading
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Tagged alexander lessons, alexander teachers, Alexander Technique, congress papers, eighth international congress, emotional significance, f m alexander, lugano switzerland, psycho therapist, Woody Allen
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The Startle Response
I’m reading Freedom to Change by Frank Pierce Jones, a professor of Classics at Brown University and a teacher of Alexander Technique. From page 178: The pattern of startle (which has been studied by high-speed photography) is remarkably regular. It … Continue reading
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Tagged abdominal muscles, Alexander Technique, high speed photography, neck muscles, postural responses, response patterns
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Happiness
I’m reading Freedom to Change by Frank Pierce Jones, a professor of Classics at Brown University and a teacher of Alexander Technique. From page 42: Happiness is defined as “doing well something that interests you.” It can be seen at … Continue reading
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Tagged Alexander Technique, child at play, facial expression, physical improvement, routine activities, self satisfaction
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What Can I Do To Be Saved?
I’m reading a terrific book addressing this question — Freedom to Change by Frank Pierce Jones, a professor of Classics at Brown University and a teacher of Alexander Technique. From page two: “For the Alexander Technique doesn’t teach you something … Continue reading
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Tagged Alexander Technique, everyday movements, f m alexander, feeling tone, john dewey, moral leader, r alexander, slow learner, stereotyped responses
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Bad Use
After yoga class one evening, I was extolling the benefits of Alexander Technique. The woman talked about how yoga imparts similar benefits — it opens up the chakras. “Maybe,” I said. “I’m not so sure. I look around in yoga … Continue reading
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Tagged alexander technique teacher, bad habits, chakras, halfway point, yoga class
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Glum
I was pretty quiet during my Alexander Technique lesson today. My teacher asked me what I was thinking. “I’m thinking about asking my… for a loan,” I said. “Oh,” she said. “I’d be glum too.” My teacher worked on my … Continue reading
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Tagged Alexander Technique, alignment, contempt, disgust, fantasizing, musculature, smarty pants, theory of relativity, university of aberdeen, verges
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I’m Learning To Be Gentle With Myself
I’ve had therapists tell me to be a friend to myself, to be gentle with myself. I understood what they were saying, but I had a hard time practicing it. I was filled with too much self-loathing. While I practiced … Continue reading
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Tagged Alexander Technique, chip on your shoulder, downward pressure, self loathing, teenage boy, time in my life
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Yoga Vs Orthodox Judaism Vs Alexander Technique
I tried to be helpful when I entered yoga and helpfully I ran my keytag past the scanner without assistance. “You just checked yourself into the pregnancy class,” said the woman behind the desk. Oy. A lot of people ask … Continue reading
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Tagged Alexander Technique, anxiety, color humor, jewish mysticism, keytag, orthodox judaism, pregnancy class, ripe field, scanner
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Do You Need A License To Practice Alexander Technique In Some States?
Anybody can call themselves an Alexander Technique teacher, just like anybody can call themselves a rabbi. Like Judaism, Alexander Technique is not run by a hierarchy. What I did not know was that you apparently need a license in some … Continue reading
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Tagged alexander technique teacher, florida highway patrol, highway patrol officer, massage therapy, some florida, torah law
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