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Why do some students take one or two Alexander Technique lessons and then quit even though they – and others – have noticed major benefits?

In a podcast, veteran teacher Robert Rickover says to fellow teacher Mark Josefsberg: “One answer is that the student got what he needed, so why come back for more lessons? I’ve had students who had a specific issue that was … Continue reading

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Releasing Eye Strain With The Alexander Technique

POST: Close your eyes for a moment and notice how tense they are. Do your eyelids close easily? Are your eyes darting around behind them, or are they fixed in place? Place your palms over your eyes for several moments. … Continue reading

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Sounds Like Alexander Technique

S3E9 of Orange is the New Black: One girl: “It’s like less than magic and more than a hug.” Another girl: “It’s the armor you put on every day, the armor that it takes to get through every day, it … Continue reading

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Attachment Theory & The Alexander Technique

Two of my favorite topics over the past few years are attachment theory and the Alexander Technique. Elizabeth A. Buonomo is a psychotherapist and Alexander teacher. She writes in the Spring 2015 issue of the AmSAT Journal: Many of Alexander’s … Continue reading

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‘Surrender’ In 12-Step Reminds Me Of ‘Inhibition’ In Alexander Technique

From the book How to Get Out of Debt, Stay Out of Debt, and Live Prosperously*: Based on the Proven Principles and Techniques of Debtors Anonymous: It is simply letting go of an old way of doing things in order … Continue reading

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How To Get Rid Of Back Pain

Alexander Technique Evidence: The latest and most comprehensive study published in the British Medical Journal showed the Alexander Technique can reduce back pain by a staggering 85%, offering more significant long-term benefits than having a massage or standard medical care. … Continue reading

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Top Tip – Using Your Mobile Phone – Alexander Technique

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Tried Alexander Technique?

* Fashion designer Celia Birtwell says: “The Alexander Technique, which helps with posture and balance. Many years ago, my back was very painful due to poor posture. I was sceptical, but it sorted out my problem after a few months.” … Continue reading

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Google’s Head of HR Endorses the Alexander Technique

LINK: Lazlo Block, SVP, People Operations at Google, recommended the Alexander Technique for desk bound back pain in his new book Work Rules.

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Is There An Ideal Chair?

Raquel Baetz writes: When my repetitive strain injury became too painful to ignore anymore, I was using a top-of-the-range ergonomic chair, specially designed for computer use. I still got injured. Why? Because no chair can prevent musculoskeletal disorders such as … Continue reading

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