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Tag Archives: alexander
How does pain affect the way you move?
I just watched this cool video by Alexander teacher Sarah Chatwin. If you’re in pain, that’s going to change the way you sit, stand, walk and talk. It will likely change the way you breathe. Most people try to immobilize … Continue reading
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My Week With Marilyn
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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I’m Doing Alexander Technique On My Own!
It’s easy as a student to get hooked on the delicious hands-on nature of Alexander Technique instruction. As a student for three years at the Alexander Training Institute of Los Angeles, I had the privilege of receiving daily lessons from … Continue reading
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What Should You Do When You’re Overcome By Anxiety?
I got a call from a student tonight. He said he was struggling at work and feeling inadequate to the challenges of his life. He felt crippled by anxiety. Did I have any advice? He expected me to give him … Continue reading
How Many Alexander Technique Lessons Do You Need?
I’m practically convinced I want to try Alexander but from my understanding you need to put in a lot of time before you see any results is that true? you get some results right off think of a 1% improvement … Continue reading
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Alexander Technique And The Actor
Alexander Technique and the actor. Part Two. The one Alexander Technique exercise — semi-supine. Part two. Alexander Technique directions. Alexander Technique and the emotions. Alexander Technique and the singer.
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I Never Get Together With Guys Just To Talk
A friend had to send his car into the shop, so every day I’d pick him and we’d ride together to school. We ended up loving this arrangement and kept it up even after his car was fixed. We enjoyed … Continue reading
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Tagged alexander, Alexander Technique, etchings, study torah, Yoga
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Check Out My Posture!
I’m standing tall for HaShem thanks to Alexander Technique! The goyim cheer whenever I stroll down the street.
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His Kids Said No
Walter Carrington was one of the great Alexander Technique teachers along with his recently deceased wife Dilys. The couple pushed Alexander Technique so hard on their kids that all three of them turned against it.
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How Does The Alexander Technique Work?
How does the Alexander Technique work? What are the authors findings about the clinical and cost effectiveness of the treatment? From the British Medical Journal: From the British Medical Journal:
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