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Was Marjorie Barstow The Greatest Alexander Teacher?

I never met Marjorie Barstow. I heard from an Alexander Technique teacher I respect that she was the greatest Alexander teacher ever, better than the man himself F.M. Alexander. That may well be, but I wonder if many of those … Continue reading

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When Our Beliefs Are Just Muscle Tension

I heard something hard to swallow from an Alexander Technique teacher — that all of our beliefs are just unnecessary muscle tension, and that when we let go of that unnecessary tension, we let go of our beliefs. I’ve always … Continue reading

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This Week’s Torah Portion – Parashat Emor (Leviticus 21:1-24:23)

I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and on YouTube. Alexander Technique teacher Adolfo Santamaria joins us. This week’s we study Parashat Emor (Leviticus 21:1-24:23). * I suspect the … Continue reading

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The Benefits I’ve Received From The Alexander Technique

I am just realizing how much stronger I am today than when I started my Alexander Technique teacher training program in January 2009. When I started the program, which lasts for three hours every day (36 weeks a year), I … Continue reading

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Master The Art Of Running – An Interview With Alexander Technique Teacher Malcolm Balk

Malcolm Balk wrote the books The Art Of Running and The Art Of Working Out. I took his running workshop ten days ago in Los Angeles and got all inspired. Luke: “How did you discover the Alexander Technique?” Malcolm: “I … Continue reading

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