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So Is Alexander Technique Like A Massage?
When I tell people that I am an Alexander Technique teacher, they usually try to understand my work by comparing it to things that they know such as chiropractic, massage, yoga, Feldenkrais, and the like. I usually respond that Alexander … Continue reading
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Letting Go Of Acid Reflux
Many of my friends suffer from acid reflux. One tells me: “I need to lower amount of acid in my gut, I think. Last two nights were pretty nasty, and maalox does not suffice. Basically every time I went horizontal … Continue reading
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Alexander Technique For Men
I think there are two female Alexander Technique teachers for every male teacher and the organized Alexander world (AMSAT, ATI) is disproportionately female led. I find myself often teaching differently to men than to women. With my more sensitive students, … Continue reading
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Forbidden Humor For The New Alexander Teacher
How long does one have to wait until after graduation before you can make jokes about the Technique? And what are the forbidden forms of Alexander humor? What are you not allowed to joke about? I need to learn these … Continue reading
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The Scandal-Free World Of Alexander Technique
Go ahead and Google “Alexander Technique.” Look for scandal. Look for debunkers. You won’t find much. I’m unaware of anyone who’s regretted his Alexander lessons from a certified teacher. I don’t know of anyone who’s gotten hurt from becoming aware … Continue reading
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When Bad Habits Get Misdiagnosed As Syndromes
In an interview with Robert Rickover, Alexander Technique teacher Michael Ostrow says: “I started working with people with bad breathing problems. I’ve been amazed at how people with asthma can have their breathing quiet down quickly and they can get … Continue reading
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Marketing The Benefits Of Alexander Technique Without The Off-Putting Alexander Language
The two most successful new teachers of Alexander Technique in California are Amira Alvarez in Berkeley and Sharon Jakubecy in downtown Los Angeles. They both have slick websites that stress the benefits of the Technique but don’t use the unattractive … Continue reading
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Alexander Technique Energizes You And Makes You Feel Great
In a telephone interview with Paul Cook, Alexander Technique teacher John Nichols says: “There’s just one huge obvious challenge [facing Alexander teachers today] that dwarfs every other challenge — the majority of Alexander teachers around the world do not have … Continue reading
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How Tiring Are Alexander Lessons?
I felt great leaving my first Alexander Technique lessons. I felt free and light and happy. Then I noticed myself getting very tired a few hours later. This is normal. You’re relearning how to do everything. You’re relearning how to … Continue reading
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