Monthly Archives: August 2011

Indirect Procedures: A Musician’s Guide To The Alexander Technique

Pedro de Alcantara has published such books as Indirect Procedures: A Musician’s Guide to the Alexander Technique, The Alexander Technique: A Skill for Life, and Integrated Practice: Coordination, Rhythm & Sound. In an interview with Robert Rickover, Pedro says: Pedro … Continue reading

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The Road To A Good Society

Dennis Prager writes: Judaism believes that the road to a just society is paved by individual character development. The greatest difference between my yeshiva education and secular education since the 1960s is that I was taught the biggest moral challenge … Continue reading

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Becoming More Creative And Efficient Through Dropping Patterns Of Needless Tension

In an interview with Robert Rickover, Alexis Niki (an Alexander Technique teacher in Paris, France as well as a screen writer and producer) says: “To me, the most important aspect of the Alexander Technique is centering, connecting, and having a … Continue reading

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Improve Your Sports Performance With Alexander Technique

In an interview with Robert Rickover, Alexander teacher Adam Bailey says: “Alexander helps athletes not overdo.” “Growing up, I always did sports… As a child, sports were fun and easy. As I got older for reasons I couldn’t figure out, … Continue reading

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Sitting Quietly In A Complicated World

Robert Rickover interviews Sandra Bain Cushman, an Alexander Technique teacher in Charlottesville, Virginia. She is the author of the forthcoming book Mind Body 40 Days. Between them, Robert and Sandra have more than 50 years of experience teaching the Alexander … Continue reading

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