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Tag Archives: alexander technique teacher
‘We’re Not Here To Make The Student Feel Good’
The typical Alexander Technique teacher trainee is going to hear many times over his three years of instruction that “we’re not here to make the student feel good, we’re here to help them learn something.” I’m not sure there’s such … 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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It’s All Working Together Now
I have two main goals for my life and work right now — be my best self (by practicing the principles of the Alexander Technique) and meet as many people as possible. I don’t need to sell people. I can … Continue reading
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I Try To Heal The Past By Reconnecting With Old Friends
I want to undo it by reconnecting with people from my past and doing it better. I want a second chance. Shame is a big thing for me. When I think back upon the past, I often wince. It is … Continue reading
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Oct. 21, 2007
On October 21, 2007, I decided (after an email ultimatum from my rabbi that evening to either quit XXX or leave the shul) to stop writing on the porn industry and to sell my website lukeisback.com. It’s been four years … Continue reading
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Do You Suffer From Text Neck?
My posture started going to hell around age eight when I began to read books regularly. I’d get so sucked into a book that my posture would collapse and my dad would start telling me to sit up straight, which … Continue reading
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When You Feel Like You Must Get Something Done Right Away, What Does That Do To Your Physiology?
Most people respond to thinking they must accomplish a task quickly by shortening their stature, tensing and compressing their necks, taking shallower breaths, their heart racing, anxiety flying, and overall going into a version of the fight or flight reflex. … Continue reading
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