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Was Marjorie Barstow The Greatest Alexander Teacher?

I never met Marjorie Barstow. I heard from an Alexander Technique teacher I respect that she was the greatest Alexander teacher ever, better than the man himself F.M. Alexander. That may well be, but I wonder if many of those … Continue reading

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Finding Relief From Back Pain With Alexander Technique

NPR reports: Research suggests an alternative therapy called Alexander Technique may be an effective way to treat back pain. Rodriguez first tried massage, chiropractic, and powerful pain killers. But finding a remedy for back pain can be a lot like … Continue reading

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F. M. Alexander

The teachings of F.M. Alexander have had more influence on my life than those of any other teacher (aside from Dennis Prager). Reading the book F. Matthias Alexander: The Man and His Work by Lulie Westfeldt, I was struck by … Continue reading

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The Emotional Significance Of Touch

For years, people thought of me as just a big head. I was an intellectual. The rest of life I rushed through to get to what I do best — think. Thanks to Alexander Technique, I am now a complete … Continue reading

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What Can I Do To Be Saved?

I’m reading a terrific book addressing this question — Freedom to Change by Frank Pierce Jones, a professor of Classics at Brown University and a teacher of Alexander Technique. From page two: “For the Alexander Technique doesn’t teach you something … Continue reading

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