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Tag Archives: alexander technique teacher
Back Pain Solutions – A Chat With Author Bruce Kodish
Physical therapist and Alexander Technique teacher Bruce Kodish is the author of the book Back Pain Solutions. Luke: What are the differences between physical therapists and Alexander Technique teachers? Bruce: “Physical therapists tend to be more cut and dried. They’re … Continue reading
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Craniosacral Therapy
Until I read the following by Robert Rickover, I thought craniosacral was just some feel-good massagey thingy while as an Alexander Technique teacher, I was showing people how to take responsibility for their use. Robert writes: The truth is that … Continue reading
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Tagged alexander technique teacher, chronic pain conditions, cranial sutures, craniosacral rhythm, robert rickover, tomatis method
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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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Tagged alexander lessons, alexander technique teacher, basic body movements, golf coach, robert rickover, roy alexander
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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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Thank God For Texas
Greg Leake emails: Hi Luke, I have to agree with your family in respect to your beard. Soon you’ll be an Alexander Technique teacher, and naturally an inviting presence would seemingly be part of a realistic sales technique. You know, … Continue reading
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Tagged alexander technique teacher, dillon texas, friday night lights, orthodox conversion, orthodox judaism, realistic sales
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The Renaissance Alexander Teacher
I had a fantasy that I could move to Hawaii and be the only Alexander teacher on the islands. Boy, was I wrong. There is an established teacher there, Franis Engel, and she does it all! From Franis.org: Alexander Technique … Continue reading
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Further Consideration Of F.M. Alexander
Alexander Technique teacher Ed Bouchard wrote in 1997 this second foreword to the second volume of Jeroen Staring’s book, The First 43 Years of the Life of F. Matthias Alexander: …Staring supports his point of view. He examined hundreds of … Continue reading
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After 44 Months, I’m Gonna Shave Off My Beard
I just made a deal tonight to get financing for the rest of my Alexander Technique teacher training. As a condition for this loan, I’ve agreed to stay clean-shaven for at least the first year of my Alexander Technique private … Continue reading
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Tagged alexander technique teacher, amalek, black suit, financial leverage, pico blvd, private practice, street cred, teacher training, wee lad
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My Aching Jaw: Alexander Technique And TMJ
I found a couple of good interviews with dentist and Alexander Technique teacher Dr. Martin Goldman. Martin: “I had a specialty practice of endodontics. People would be sent to me for differential diagnosis by other dentists and physicians. They wanted … Continue reading
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Tagged aching jaw, alexander technique teacher, bone movement, bones and joints, cocktail waitress, janet travell, madame tussaud, martin goldman, neck muscles
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