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Alexander Technique’s Dreadful Branding

Posted on October 30, 2011 by Luke Ford

Author Michael Gelb, the world’s most famous Alexander Technique teacher, says to Direction Journal: “Alexander Technique has had a dreadful exercise in branding itself over the last 30 years. The work is more valuable than ever.” “It’s hard for Alexander … Continue reading →

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That’s End-Gaining!

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Luke Ford

In some ways, Alexander Technique seems cultish. The way some Alexandroids talk about F.M. Alexander, for example, is indistinguishable from the way Scientologists talk about L. Ron Hubbard. There’s a lot of closed-loop thinking in the Alexander world where the … Continue reading →

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Work On The Thinking First

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Luke Ford

I’m nearing the end of my three years of training to become an Alexander Technique teacher and I’m feeling quite rebellious. I’ve been drilled that when it comes to working with students, you must first work on their thinking. This … Continue reading →

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Jeroen Staring – Historian Of The Alexander Technique

Posted on October 1, 2011 by Luke Ford

I did this interview with Jeroen Staring (gnirats@hetnet.nl) via email: How and when did you become interested in F.M. Alexander and the Alexander Technique? I first learned of the Alexander Technique in 1979 while on an investigation for my (anthropology) … Continue reading →

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When You Feel Like You Must Get Something Done Right Away, What Does That Do To Your Physiology?

Posted on September 25, 2011 by Luke Ford

Most people respond to thinking they must accomplish a task quickly by shortening their stature, tensing and compressing their necks, taking shallower breaths, their heart racing, anxiety flying, and overall going into a version of the fight or flight reflex. … Continue reading →

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