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Category Archives: Alexander Technique
A Taste Of LimmudLA
Sunday afternoon, his mood swings with the fortunes of the Dallas Cowboys at the New York Giants. Dallas goes up 10-0. “They’re blowing ’em out!” he thinks. “I can afford another semester of Alexander Technique. Just borrow a bit of … Continue reading
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Tagged Alexander Technique, beverlywood, dallas cowboys, mood swings, new york giants, peppermint tea
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Why Are Alexander Technique Teachers So Insecure?
Robert Rickover writes in vol 2 issue 1 of Direction Journal (I’m highlighting parts of his essay below): London teacher Kri Ackers said: "The thing to remember about Alexander teachers is that we’re all insecure as hell." Why is this? … Continue reading
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Tagged alexander teacher, alexander teachers, alexander technique teachers, direction journal, robert rickover, savage instincts
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My Alexander Journey
I am six weeks away from finishing my first year of Alexander Technique teacher training. It’s a three year program and then I will become a certified teacher and charge $50 an hour for lessons. Alexander Technique has changed my … Continue reading
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The Wunderkid Conductor – 28-year-old Venezuelan Gustavo Dudamel
With all the hoopla about this new conductor, how come nobody has commented on how he tightens his neck and pulls down on his spine when he conducts. A lot of musicians do this. They think it shows they’re trying … Continue reading
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Tagged all the hoopla, conductor, ills, poise, spine
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A Conversation In Norwalk
Friday. 12:30 pm. I’m hanging out at a Starbucks on Pioneer and Firestone in Norwalk. I’ve drunk several iced green teas and I’m feeling good for the first time in a month. Outside, the LA County Sheriff’s department has blocked … Continue reading
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Tagged aa degree, Alexander Technique, good posture, green teas, la county sheriff, murder weapon, norwalk
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His Kids Said No
Walter Carrington was one of the great Alexander Technique teachers along with his recently deceased wife Dilys. The couple pushed Alexander Technique so hard on their kids that all three of them turned against it.
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Tagged alexander, alexander technique teachers, deceased wife, dilys, walter carrington
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Appalled!
I was relaying to friends how appalled I was by this Jewish girl taking communion, and this Alexander Technique teacher noted that every time I said I was appalled, I shrunk down. He insisted I keep my length. Then I … Continue reading
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Tagged alexander technique teacher, communion, disgust, emotion, jewish girl
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My Sore Stomach
"Do you have any thoughts on stomach aches?" I ask my Alexander Technique teacher today. "When do you get them?" he asks. "When I start worrying. I find myself clenching." "Well, what would you say to a friend with this … Continue reading
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I Interview My Alexander Technique Teacher Michael Frederick
In 2006, Los Angeles magazine named Michael Frederick the top Alexander Technique teacher in town. Michael organizes Alexander Technique workshops around the world. I sit down with him on Sunday, May 24. He says that as a child he wanted … Continue reading
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Alexander Technique & Revolutionary Road
I’m reading this novel by Richard Yates and I’m struck by the number of allusions to Alexander Technique. I have no reason to believe that Yates ever heard of the technique, but here’s a profound insight from his novel: "And … Continue reading
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Tagged Alexander Technique, nestling, profound insight, revolutionary road, richard yates, shoulder blade
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