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Forbidden Humor For The New Alexander Teacher

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Luke Ford

How long does one have to wait until after graduation before you can make jokes about the Technique? And what are the forbidden forms of Alexander humor? What are you not allowed to joke about? I need to learn these … Continue reading →

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Is Alexander Technique Spiritual Work?

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Luke Ford

Alexander teacher John Coffin writes: What would it mean for the Technique to be ‘spiritual work?’ Alexander was atheist, as was Dewey. The books were kept in print by the son of CA Watts, editor of the Rationlist Press Association. … Continue reading →

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Posture Release Imagery

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Luke Ford

I interview Missouri Alexander Technique teacher John Appleton Friday. He operates Posture Release Imagery.org, a related Facebook site, and a Youtube channel. Here are some highlights: Luke: “So how did you become interested in the Alexander Technique?” John: “It came … Continue reading →

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Friday Was My Graduation Day At The Alexander Training Institute Of Los Angeles

Posted on December 10, 2011 by Luke Ford

I’ve studied here for the past three years to learn how to teach Alexander Technique. During the ceremony Friday, my teacher Michael Frederick had me carry three times a brimming cup of water and throw it out to symbolize that … Continue reading →

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I Interview Berkeley Alexander Teacher Amira Alvarez

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Luke Ford

I love Amira’s website – AmiraAlvarez.com. It’s quick and clean and fun. I particularly like the Before and After photos. I talk to Amira for an hour Monday afternoon. Luke: “When you were a child, what did you want to … Continue reading →

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