Living the Alexander Technique

Living the Alexander Technique

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  • Author: Ruth Rootberg
  • Publisher: Off the Common Books
  • ISBN:
  • Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 172

Nine distinguished teachers of the Alexander Technique speak with Ruth Rootberg about their lives, their work, and their approach to using their Alexander skills as they face aging, loss of loved ones, and the challenges of illness and injury. With over 400 years of combined teaching experience, they reveal how the Alexander Technique provides a dependable pathway to meet the ongoing challenges of daily living. This book is a wonderful resource for Alexander Technique students, teachers, and anyone who seeks models of aging with dignity and passion. “Students and teachers of the Alexander Technique will gain valuable and thought-provoking insights from these personal stories and life lessons, generously shared by master teachers of the profession.” — Missy Vineyard Ehrgood, Teacher of the Alexander Technique and author of How you Stand, How you Move, How you Live “In an age that ‘worships youth’ it is important to learn to overcome our fear of growing older and, ultimately, of death. This is an important book because it gives you a template for aging gracefully. The spirit of enjoying whatever each day brings and of continual learning at every stage of life infuses each of these master teachers as they discuss the Alexander Technique as a practical tool that allows life to be ‘just a little easier.’” — Michael Frederick, Alexander Technique Teacher, training director, and founding director of the International Congresses on the Alexander Technique. “I think it would be wonderful if, when a person turns 65 and receives a Medicare card, eligibility for the card would require lessons in the Alexander Technique.” — Sarnie Ogus Alexander Technique teacher


How to Learn the Alexander Technique

How to Learn the Alexander Technique

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  • Author: Barbara Conable
  • Publisher: Andover Press (OR)
  • ISBN: 9780962259548
  • Category : Alexander technique
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 0

"A primer for students of the Alexander Technique, a well-known method for improving freedom and ease of movement and physical coordination. This book provides the first authoritative account of William Conable's concept, Body Mapping, the study of how our ideas about our bodies affect our experience and movement. This concept is integrated with a lucid explanation of the Alexander Technique that clarifies and simplifies the task of teaching and learning the Technique."--Publisher's description.


The Alexander Technique as I See it

The Alexander Technique as I See it

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  • Author: Patrick Macdonald
  • Publisher: Alpha Press
  • ISBN: 9780951507209
  • Category : Family & Relationships
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 113

Macdonald's book comprises his notebook; five chapters on learning and teaching the Alexander Technique; and an easy to use index.


Principles of the Alexander Technique

Principles of the Alexander Technique

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  • Author: Jeremy Chance
  • Publisher: Singing Dragon
  • ISBN: 0857011057
  • Category : Health & Fitness
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 200

Since its beginnings in Australia in the 1890s, the Alexander Technique has become renowned as a powerful and effective antidote to the stresses and strains that modern life places upon our bodies. This introductory guide presents readers with a definitive overview of the Alexander technique which teaches us how to co-ordinate mind and body effectively so that our thinking is clarified and our movements become naturally lighter. Encompassing everything from teaching lineages to how the method works to how to find a practitioner, the book provides all the key information on the topic. It also includes a chapter on how to practise the technique at home as well as a useful resources section. Written in an engaging style and full of illustrations and photographs that demonstrate the technique, this book will be of interest to anyone considering options for treatment, as well as anyone wanting to know more about the Alexander Technique.


Teaching the Alexander Technique

Teaching the Alexander Technique

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  • Author: Cathy Madden
  • Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
  • ISBN: 0857013467
  • Category : Medical
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 296

Thoughtful and accessible, this guidebook unpacks the teaching process of the Alexander Technique for new and more experienced practitioners. By demonstrating the pathway from learning the Alexander Technique for oneself to teaching it, Madden identifies the skill sets required for excellence in teaching the Alexander Technique, and shows readers how they can acquire and develop these skills themselves. Observation, communication and tactile skills are all covered, and particular attention is paid to group teaching, which is neglected in current literature. This is combined with discussion of current research on education and neuroscience, enabling the reader to build a truly informed and effective practice. Featuring a variety of examples and stories, it will prove a valuable resource to any teacher of the Alexander Technique, both active and prospective, and to practitioners of other modalities exploring ways to deepen their practice.


The Alexander Technique for Musicians

The Alexander Technique for Musicians

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  • Author: Judith Kleinman
  • Publisher: A&C Black
  • ISBN: 140817684X
  • Category : Music
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 224

The Alexander Technique for Musicians is a unique guide for all musicians, providing a practical, informative approach to being a successful and comfortable performer. Perfect as an introduction to the Alexander Technique, or to supplement the reader's lessons, the book looks at daily and last-minute practice, breathing, performance and performance anxiety, teacher?pupil relationships, ensemble skills, and the application of the Alexander Technique to instrumental and vocal work. Complete with diagrams and photographs to aid the learning process, as well as step-by-step procedures and diary entries written by participating students, The Alexander Technique for Musicians gives tried-and-tested advice, drawn from the authors' twenty-plus years of experience working with musicians, providing an essential handbook for musicians seeking the most from themselves and their art.


Alexander Technique

Alexander Technique

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  • Author: Chris Stevens
  • Publisher: Random House (UK)
  • ISBN:
  • Category : Alexander technique
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 116


The Alexander Technique Manual

The Alexander Technique Manual

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  • Author: Richard Brennan
  • Publisher: Connections Book Publishing
  • ISBN: 9781859061633
  • Category : Health & Fitness
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 146

The Alexander Technique Manual explains how to reduce stress levels to achieve a happier and more fulfilling lifestyle and reveals how Alexander made his unique discoveries. Simple step-by-step instructions aided by specially commissioned color photographs will enhance your understanding of the underlying principles of the technique. Special sections covering a wide range of sports as well as pregnancy and childbirth make this simple yet comprehensive book a must for anyone wishing to improve their lifestyle.


The Alexander Technique Resource Book

The Alexander Technique Resource Book

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  • Author: John B. Harer
  • Publisher: Scarecrow Press
  • ISBN: 0810863928
  • Category : Health & Fitness
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 192

The Alexander Technique is a hands-on educational method that helps individuals learn how to eliminate tension in the body caused by habitual limitations in the way they move and think. The health benefits of the Alexander Technique are both physical and emotional. It improves balance, posture, and stamina, and has been shown to improve cognitive functions. And it was practiced and endorsed by renowned philosopher and educator John Dewey. The Alexander Technique Resource Book provides guidance and information that aids in studying the technique and locating sources for further research in the field. It contains information on print, audio, video, and web-based resources, and includes a description of the basic principles and benefits of the Alexander Technique. This book benefits students, scholars, and researchers, as well as musicians, actors, and athletes looking to enhance performance in physical activities. It is a helpful resource for anyone seeking information on alternative and complementary medicines like the Alexander Technique.


Thinking Aloud

Thinking Aloud

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  • Author: Walter Carrington
  • Publisher:
  • ISBN: 9780964435209
  • Category : Alexander technique
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 163

"The Alexander Technique is a method that works to change (movement) habits in our everyday activities. It is a simple and practical method for improving ease and freedom of movement, balance, support and coordination. The technique teaches the use of the appropriate amount of effort for a particular activity, giving you more energy for all your activities. It is not a series of treatments or exercises, but rather a reeducation of the mind and body. The Alexander Technique is a method which helps a person discover a new balance in the body by releasing unnecessary tension." --from www.alexandertechnique.com