Category Archives: Alexander Technique

The Set Aside Prayer As A Fast Track To Resetting Yourself

Posted on August 7, 2015 by Luke Ford

The fastest way I know to reset my physiology is to let go of all of my beliefs for a few seconds. When I do that (often by picturing myself as a cheetah on the savannah looking for prey), I … Continue reading →

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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?

Posted on July 27, 2015 by Luke Ford

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

Posted on July 17, 2015 by Luke Ford

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

Posted on July 16, 2015 by Luke Ford

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

Posted on June 28, 2015 by Luke Ford

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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