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Was Marjorie Barstow The Greatest Alexander Teacher?

I never met Marjorie Barstow. I heard from an Alexander Technique teacher I respect that she was the greatest Alexander teacher ever, better than the man himself F.M. Alexander. That may well be, but I wonder if many of those … Continue reading

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The Emotional Significance Of Touch

For years, people thought of me as just a big head. I was an intellectual. The rest of life I rushed through to get to what I do best — think. Thanks to Alexander Technique, I am now a complete … Continue reading

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Why Are Alexander Technique Teachers So Insecure?

Robert Rickover writes in vol 2 issue 1 of Direction Journal (I’m highlighting parts of his essay below): London teacher Kri Ackers said: "The thing to remember about Alexander teachers is that we’re all insecure as hell." Why is this? … Continue reading

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