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Keys To Superior Performance

Robert Rickover talks with Roy Palmer, an Alexander Technique teacher in Bedford, England about ways the Alexander Technique can help with sports performance. Roy has specialized in working with athletes and writing books about athletics. Roy: “Alexander Technique is a … Continue reading

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Why Do All Major Acting Programs Have Alexander Technique Classes?

Robert Rickover talks with Belinda Mello, an Alexander Technique teacher in New York City. Belinda discusses ways in which the Technique can help an actor prepare and perform, as well as why the Alexander Technique is a taught at the … Continue reading

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Musicians Seeking Higher Performance, Less Tension

John Macy, an Alexander Technique teacher, Physical Therapist and Pilates instructor in Omaha, Nebraska talks with Robert Rickover about working with performers, particularly musicians. John: “The head is a big piece of weight that we have on top of this … Continue reading

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Common Mistakes Alexander Technique Teachers Make With Their Websites

I was listening to Robert Rickover list off mistakes: * Putting skeletons on your website. * Using jargon such as “inhibition” or “primary control” or “constructive conscious control” and the like. * Putting up photos of the teacher with his … Continue reading

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Holding Down The Body To Prevent Feeling

Psycho-therapist and Alexander Technique teacher Anthony Kingsley tells Robert Rickover: “Alexander Technique develops capacities for stillness, non-reactivity and inhibition, the capacity to not rush ahead and finish people’s sentences.” “The pupil can say, ahh, I know I’m really holding myself, … Continue reading

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The Evolution Of The Alexander Technique

From ATCPD.com: “Tom [Vasiliades] was trained and certified by the American Center for the Alexander Technique in New York City. He is certified by the American Society for the Alexander Technique and is a member of Alexander Technique International. Tom … Continue reading

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How Much Do You Tense Up When You Simply Think About Standing?

Bob Lada, an Alexander Technique teacher in Cambridge, Massachusetts, tells Robert Rickover: “When I say stand up, I want you to start to stand up but not actually do it and sense what is going on. Go ahead, stand up … Continue reading

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Fred Astaire Embodied Alexander Technique

Alexander teacher Robert Rickover says: “Many times with new students, I suggest that if they want to see examples of the kind of use that Alexander Technique promotes, to take a look at someone like Fred Astaire. While he did … Continue reading

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The Five Relations Of Mind-Body Awareness

Alexander Technique teacher Sandra Bain Cushman focuses on mind-body disciplines. In an interview with Robert Rickover, Sandra says: “Because it has been around so long and is so well developed, I see the Alexander Technique as the foremost method for … Continue reading

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Expanding Into Life – Differences Between Chiropractic, Physical Therapy, Massage And Alexander Technique

Judy Stern is a Physical Therapist and Alexander Technique teacher in Rye, New York. She talks with Robert Rickover about the connections between Physical Therapy and the Alexander Technique. Judy: “I spent the first 18 years of my professional life … Continue reading

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