Tag Archives: Alexander Technique

Giving Up Versus Getting Help

Many times when I have a stiff problem, my first reaction is to lie down. I just want to give up. I want to curl into a ball and stop fighting. Then, after a while, I’ll get up and get … Continue reading

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She Had An Amazing Sense Of Touch

The main teacher in the movie and play The History Boys said his touch of his students was more benedictory than exploratory. I’ve never been able to forget that phrase. Some people just have an amazing sense of touch and … Continue reading

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Sit Up Straight To Avoid Back Pain

From the New York Times: If you want a more systematic, long-term approach to posture change, consider the Alexander technique, a method that teaches you how recognize and release habitual tension that interferes with good posture. Not all doctors in … Continue reading

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You Can’t Observe The Sabbath In Your Heart Only

A couple of weeks ago was Shuvuot. I got asked why I could not come in to my Alexander Technique training on those two days. I mentioned first that driving was prohibited on holy days but said the main thing … Continue reading

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Sexy Professors At Beyond Baroque

I read this story at Beyond Baroque tonight in Venice for a show put on by my writing class. Six of us read stories, two of us sang songs. We had some sexy professors in the audience. I just adore … Continue reading

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