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Tag Archives: Alexander Technique
What Is Poise?
I was giving a first lesson to a psychiatrist the other day and right at the beginning, he stopped me and asked, “What is poise?” Poise is the opposite of clenched and pulled down. It is the opposite of unnecessarily … Continue reading
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My Week With Marilyn
At the end of this movie, the protagonist is told “You’re looking a couple of inches taller than when I first saw you.” That’s what happens when we’re happy. We let go of our tendency to pull ourselves down and … Continue reading
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Can You Teach Alexander Technique Via Skype?
I did a radio interview last week with Debi Dali in Dallas. She asked if I taught Alexander Technique via Skype. So far, I do not, but many leading Alexander teachers do, including Robert Rickover, Mark Josefberg and Sharon Jakubecy. … Continue reading
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Can You Teach Yourself Alexander Technique?
In Australia in 1891, the actor F.M. Alexander developed such severe voice trouble that his career was threatened. According to the Alexander myth, F.M. could find no help so he eventually sat himself down in a room filled with mirrors … Continue reading
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Alexander Technique In The Bedroom
A lot of my students ask me if there’s anything Alexandrian they should do when they go to bed. Do I have some nifty moves to recommend? I’ve always said no. Enjoy. Go to sleep. Alexander Technique is about becoming … Continue reading
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Is Alexander Technique BS?
Larry writes: “Luke’s Alexander method sounds like bull****, these folks should just do some TM and some yoga before seeing Luke.” You can do all the yoga and TM in the world and it is not going to help you … Continue reading
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Launching My New Practice
Jack* emails: Dear Luke, I have been reading about your struggles to build your practice. First, it is a very rare experience when success happens overnight. The normal course is to do what you can to “sow seeds,” advertise, email, … Continue reading
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How the Alexander Technique helps people with Multiple Sclerosis
Alexander Technique can help you restore your sense of balance, calm your nerves, and increase your energy. It helped me overcome decades of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Alexander Technique makes no claims about curing anything. It just gives you the tools … Continue reading
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I Want To Teach You Alexander Technique!
Learn to live with grace and ease! Let go of needless tension and bad habits. Take up your full space in the world! Let’s study Alexander Technique together! Check out my website Alexander90210.com. I charge $100 for a 45-minute lesson. … Continue reading
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