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Alexander Technique For Men

I think there are two female Alexander Technique teachers for every male teacher and the organized Alexander world (AMSAT, ATI) is disproportionately female led. I find myself often teaching differently to men than to women. With my more sensitive students, … Continue reading

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Interview With Paul Cook Of Direction Journal

Paul Cook is the most successful of the new breed of Australian Alexander Technique teachers. Paul lives on the Gold Coast and owns Direction Journal. Luke: “I remember working with someone from [this] Alexander school and she said they were … Continue reading

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Why Are So Many Alexander Technique Teachers Jewish?

Veteran Alexander teacher Frank Ottiwell made a stray remark about training with Judy Leibowitz in New York in 1958 with a “dozen Jews.” (Cited in this interview with Brooke Lieb.) That made me wonder why so many Alexander teachers are … Continue reading

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Jeroen Staring Should Be Essential Reading For All Alexander Technique Teachers

A practice student of mine says: The Jeroen Staring stuff seems like it should almost be compulsory Alexander Technique reading just because he does such an awesome entertaining study of the whole “physical culture” movement that F.M. Alexander emerged from, … Continue reading

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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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