Category Archives: Alexander Technique

Robert Rickover writes: There have also been dramatic developments in what might be called “Alexander Technique teaching technology”. This started with Alexander Technique spin-offs such as Body Mapping, Posture Release Imagery and Up With Gravity – all of which are … Continue reading →

The Daily Mail reports: Do YOU have text claw or iPosture? Expert reveals the 21st century ailments caused by smartphones and tablets Smartphone users check their phones 150 times a day on average Phone addicts are often easily distracted, suffer … Continue reading →

Throughout the Bible, God berates the Israelites as “stiff-necked” people. Here are some examples: Exodus 32, verses 9, 10: The Lord said to Moses, “I see this is a stiff necked people. Now let Me be, that my anger may … Continue reading →

Veteran teacher Robert Rickover tells fellow teacher Mark Josefberg: “The Alexander Technique is simple but not necessarily easy. There are some classic traps some students encounter.” “The most classic trap is to try to recreate [the great feelings you get … Continue reading →

In the last three years, I’ve noticed that one topic has led to the most heated exchanges in the Alexander Technique world I know — teaching via Skype. That I thought this was OK was a major factor in the … Continue reading →

I often hear sportscasters talk about some athlete having his game face on. It means a look of concentration. What does concentration look like? To most people, it means a degree of extra tension in the face. If your face … Continue reading →

I just had a conversation on Facebook with an opera singer who regarded the Alexander Technique as a cult. Emma Stace Darling luke. i went to an alexander person once….they said relax and i did. they said. my god i … Continue reading →