Category Archives: Alexander Technique

How Many Alexander Technique Lessons Do You Need?

I’m practically convinced I want to try Alexander but from my understanding you need to put in a lot of time before you see any results is that true? you get some results right off think of a 1% improvement … Continue reading

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Expanding Into Life – Differences Between Chiropractic, Physical Therapy, Massage And Alexander Technique

Judy Stern is a Physical Therapist and Alexander Technique teacher in Rye, New York. She talks with Robert Rickover about the connections between Physical Therapy and the Alexander Technique. Judy: “I spent the first 18 years of my professional life … Continue reading

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Learning To Exercise More Efficiently And Safely

Robert Rickover talks with Malcolm Balk, an Alexander Technique teacher and author in Montreal, Canada. I interviewed Malcolm a few months ago after taking one of his running workshops. Malcolm: “Alexander Technique is a method of becoming aware of unnecessary … Continue reading

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How Is Alexander Technique Different From Feldenkrais, Physical Therapy, Tai Chi, Yoga?

Ari Gil has been teaching Alexander Technique for 30 years. Ari tells Robert Rickover: “Let me give the example of a runner who’s calling me because of a knee problem. He’s tried physical therapy. He’s done some acupuncture. He tried … Continue reading

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Alexander Technique Teacher Michael Ostrow Profiled In The New York Times

From the New York Times: Improvements: My posture improved. And my piano playing. I trained as a classical pianist when I was younger; my shoulders were always killing me. When I get out of bed in the morning now, at … Continue reading

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