Tag Archives: Alexander Technique

How Do You Talk To Yourself?

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Luke Ford

I think the most common sentence I’ve said to myself over the course of my life has been “You stupid f***!” Not exactly a shining example of helpful self-talk. I was taken aback in my first Alexander Technique lesson when … Continue reading →

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What Is Poise?

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Luke Ford

I was giving a first lesson to a psychiatrist the other day and right at the beginning, he stopped me and asked, “What is poise?” Poise is the opposite of clenched and pulled down. It is the opposite of unnecessarily … Continue reading →

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My Week With Marilyn

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Luke Ford

At the end of this movie, the protagonist is told “You’re looking a couple of inches taller than when I first saw you.” That’s what happens when we’re happy. We let go of our tendency to pull ourselves down and … Continue reading →

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Can You Teach Alexander Technique Via Skype?

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Luke Ford

I did a radio interview last week with Debi Dali in Dallas. She asked if I taught Alexander Technique via Skype. So far, I do not, but many leading Alexander teachers do, including Robert Rickover, Mark Josefberg and Sharon Jakubecy. … Continue reading →

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Can You Teach Yourself Alexander Technique?

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Luke Ford

In Australia in 1891, the actor F.M. Alexander developed such severe voice trouble that his career was threatened. According to the Alexander myth, F.M. could find no help so he eventually sat himself down in a room filled with mirrors … Continue reading →

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