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The Power Of Negative Directions
Robert Rickover writes: Most of us create excess tension somewhere in our bodies. If you have a pretty good idea where you’re habitually tightening up – could be your shoulders, your chest, your pelvis, whatever – you can use it … Continue reading
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Practicing Massage Requires Good Body Mechanics
In this podcast, Jano Cohen, an Alexander Technique teacher and Massage Therapist in Philadelphia talks to Robert Rickover about ways the Alexander Technique can help Massage Therapists. Jano: “Practicing massage is an athletic endeavor that requires good body mechanics. In … Continue reading
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How the Alexander Technique can help with Eating Disorders
“Shirley Wade-Linton, an Alexander Technique teacher and Registered Dietitian in Courtenay, Vancouver Island, British Columbia talks with Robert Rickover about ways in which the Technique can help people with eating disorders.” Shirley: “Because people with eating disorders almost by definition … Continue reading
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Does Your Home Health Aide Have Violent Hands?
“Loren Shlaes, an Alexander Technique teacher and Occupational Therapist in New York City talks [to Robert Rickover] about ways the Alexander Technique can help Occupational Therapists.” Loren: “An occupational therapist looks at who you are, what your life is, and … Continue reading
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How the Alexander Technique can help Children with Developmental Issues
Mike Cross is an Alexander teacher in England. He writes: The essentials of Alexander work are the same for children and adults alike: – learning to say “No” – consciously sending messages from the brain to parts of the body … Continue reading
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How The Alexander Technique Can Enhance Psycho-Therapy
Juliet Carter is a psycho-therapist and Alexander teacher in London. Britain has several psycho-therapists who are also Alexander teachers. I don’t know of any such combo in the States. The Alexander Technique is better known in Britain and in Israel … Continue reading
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A Gentle Wish For A Sunny Day
When I teach my new students to free their necks, they always try to do something and end up with a sore neck. What the heck does it mean to free the neck? It means to release the neck from … Continue reading
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How The Alexander Technique Can Help Musicians
Laura Klein is an Alexander Technique teacher and professional jazz musician in Berkeley, California. Laura tells Robert Rickover: “In a way, musicians and singers are athletes. We don’t think of ourselves as athletes, but we are athletes of small movements. … Continue reading
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The Strain Of Repeated Precise Movements
One in ten dentists according to a 1997 survey have such severe pain from repetitive work movements that they seek the help of a physician and about half of these curtail their work because of such pain. I’m listening to … Continue reading
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Relieving Chronic Pain
After a car accident at age 19, Lauren Hill developed chronic pain in her neck, shoulder and back. She went to the doctor and got some tests. She searched for somebody to fix her pain problem. She went through physical … Continue reading
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Tagged acupressure, alexander technique teacher, lauren hill, neck shoulder, robert rickover, subtle changes
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