Category Archives: Alexander Technique

Keys To Superior Performance

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Luke Ford

Robert Rickover talks with Roy Palmer, an Alexander Technique teacher in Bedford, England about ways the Alexander Technique can help with sports performance. Roy has specialized in working with athletes and writing books about athletics. Roy: “Alexander Technique is a … Continue reading →

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Why Do All Major Acting Programs Have Alexander Technique Classes?

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Luke Ford

Robert Rickover talks with Belinda Mello, an Alexander Technique teacher in New York City. Belinda discusses ways in which the Technique can help an actor prepare and perform, as well as why the Alexander Technique is a taught at the … Continue reading →

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Musicians Seeking Higher Performance, Less Tension

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Luke Ford

John Macy, an Alexander Technique teacher, Physical Therapist and Pilates instructor in Omaha, Nebraska talks with Robert Rickover about working with performers, particularly musicians. John: “The head is a big piece of weight that we have on top of this … Continue reading →

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The Renaissance Alexander Teacher

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Luke Ford

I had a fantasy that I could move to Hawaii and be the only Alexander teacher on the islands. Boy, was I wrong. There is an established teacher there, Franis Engel, and she does it all! From Franis.org: Alexander Technique … Continue reading →

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Further Consideration Of F.M. Alexander

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Luke Ford

Alexander Technique teacher Ed Bouchard wrote in 1997 this second foreword to the second volume of Jeroen Staring’s book, The First 43 Years of the Life of F. Matthias Alexander: …Staring supports his point of view. He examined hundreds of … Continue reading →

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