Monthly Archives: December 2013

Is Call of the Shofar Compatible With Judaism?

Shmuel Pollen, a resident of Morristown who participated in and even led “Call of the Shofar” workshops, reveals what shook him out of the “influence.” So why the radical change of heart? It occurred this past Shabbos, when I was … Continue reading

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Alexandra Aitken Splits From Her Husband

I interviewed my yoga teacher at Yoga West LA, Alexandra Aitken, the British actress, in February of 2009. The Telegraph reports Oct. 6, 2013: …Alexandra Aitken’s marriage had hit the rocks, her father has confirmed that that she is living … Continue reading

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Accomplished Public Speakers Tend To Not Move Their Heads

“Pedro de Alcantara, an Alexander Technique teacher in Paris, France, talks with Robert Rickover about his concept, the “Simplified Skeleton”, the basis of what have come to be called “Neutral Directions”.” Pedro: “When most people talk, they move their heads … Continue reading

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New Developments In The 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

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Try To Think Like A Landlord

If you’ve lived in a diverse apartment building, do you truly believe that all groups/races/religions are equally likely to be quiet, civic-minded, law-abiding, respectful of others, reliable with their rent checks, have the same attitude towards trash, recycling and maintaining … Continue reading

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