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Tag Archives: alexander technique teacher
Posture Release Imagery
I interview Missouri Alexander Technique teacher John Appleton Friday. He operates Posture Release Imagery.org, a related Facebook site, and a Youtube channel. Here are some highlights: Luke: “So how did you become interested in the Alexander Technique?” John: “It came … Continue reading
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Do You Suffer From Back Pain?
I’m using this pitch: Hello: Do you suffer from back pain? Many of my clients are attorneys who suffer from back and neck pain due to the sedentary and high-stress nature of their profession. I offer free consultations to attorneys … Continue reading
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Tagged alexander technique teacher, back and neck pain, dramatic presence, free consultations, incidental effect, luke ford, personal presentation
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I Complete My Alexander Technique Teacher Training Course
Greg Leake emails: Hi Luke, Last night I tried to get hold of you on the phone to congratulate you personally. However, I wanted to take a moment to tell you how pleased I am that you have finally made … Continue reading
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Tagged alexander technique teacher, man in a hurry, orthodox jew, viktor frankel, youtube, youtubes
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Money In The Bank Equals Peace Of Mind For Me
I just got a local call. Not sure who it was from. I thought at first it was a wrong number. Caller: “Are you ok?” Luke: “I’m great. This is Luke Ford.” Caller: “You haven’t written anything for two days … Continue reading
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Tagged alexander technique teacher, freak out, jewish mother, luke ford, money in the bank, objective feedback, obsessive sex, privacy screen, psycho therapy, unrealistic expectation
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There’s No Good Chair
No matter the brand, no matter the style, there is no chair that is good for you. Sitting is bad for you. Period. The more you do of it, the worse it is for you, even if you go run … Continue reading
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Tagged alexander technique teacher, cal berkeley, galen cranz, minute interval, missionary school, upper volta
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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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Tagged alexander lessons, alexander point, alexander technique teacher, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, obstructive pulmonary disease, robert rickover
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I Interview Berkeley Alexander Teacher Amira Alvarez
I love Amira’s website – AmiraAlvarez.com. It’s quick and clean and fun. I particularly like the Before and After photos. I talk to Amira for an hour Monday afternoon. Luke: “When you were a child, what did you want to … Continue reading
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Tagged alexander teacher, alexander technique teacher, amira, comp program, genetic background, shindig
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Why Some People Don’t Change Despite Many Alexander Technique Lessons
In an interview with Direction Journal, veteran Alexander Technique teacher David Gorman says: “You have people coming in for lessons. We have this remarkable ability when we are trained to put our hands on them and to facilitate changes that … Continue reading
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Tagged alexander technique lessons, alexander technique teacher, coping mechanism, david gorman, direction journal, remarkable ability, veteran
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