Tag Archives: f m alexander

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

Posted in Alexander Technique, Jeroen Staring | Tagged , , , , | Comments Off on Jeroen Staring Should Be Essential Reading For All Alexander Technique Teachers

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

Posted in Alexander Technique | Tagged , , , , , | Comments Off on Back Pain Solutions – A Chat With Author Bruce Kodish

Why Do Westerners Tend To Go Through Life With Their Heads Tipped Back?

If your head is tipped back, even half an inch, as opposed to resting on top of your spine in a poised even position, your mobility and sensory awareness will be seriously effected. There are more joints in your neck … Continue reading

Posted in Alexander Technique | Tagged , , , , , | Comments Off on Why Do Westerners Tend To Go Through Life With Their Heads Tipped Back?

Common Mistakes Alexander Technique Teachers Make With Their Websites

I was listening to Robert Rickover list off mistakes: * Putting skeletons on your website. * Using jargon such as “inhibition” or “primary control” or “constructive conscious control” and the like. * Putting up photos of the teacher with his … Continue reading

Posted in Alexander Technique | Tagged , , , , , | Comments Off on Common Mistakes Alexander Technique Teachers Make With Their Websites

The Alexander Police

There’s been only one academic history (by Jeroen Staring) of F.M. Alexander and it shows conclusively that he plagiarized most if not all of the ideas that his followers attribute to him. Yet there is no mention of this in … Continue reading

Posted in Alexander Technique, Personal | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on The Alexander Police