Body Learning: An Introduction to the Alexander Technique

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How the Alexander Technique can help you deal with Stress. Imogen Ragone, an Alexander Technique teacher in Wilmington, Delaware, talks with Robert Rickover about the usefulness of the Technique in dealing with stress. This podcast if primarily for Alexander Technique teachers and students, but may also be of interest to others.

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This podcast is primarily for Alexander Technique teachers and students, but may be of interest to others as well. Conversation with Robert Rickover and Eileen Troberman, both Constructive Rest Guided Talk-Through. Gary Ramsey, an Alexander Technique and voice and speech teacher in the New York City area, describes how he applied the principles of the Technique when he was told by his doct Jeando Masoero speaks with Mastaneh Nazarian in a third conversation about the work of F.

Alexander, its origins and its evolutions. This book isn't going to be very meaningful without private lessons. Feb 07, Janie rated it it was amazing Shelves: We hold our life's history in our bodies. Physical trauma, stress, bad habits all contribute to our posture, breathing, and ultimately our well-being. This book is a fine introduction to the Alexander Technique, a process of understanding the impact of that history and how to bring balance and alignment back into the body.

Not a book just for dancers, but for anyone who wants to better inhabit their body. Mar 28, Woody Hayday rated it really liked it Shelves: Along the path I started to separate body and mind, and basically operate entirely from mind. This lead to Burnout, back pain, neck ache and many other symptoms. Much of this ultimately developed due to my incorrect perception of mind and body distinct from one another.

In seeking to recover I have explored this dislocation, and can thoroughly recommend this book, read alongside Alexander Technique lessons, as part of a solution.

Each of us will bring different particulars that 'need work', but A Along the path I started to separate body and mind, and basically operate entirely from mind. Each of us will bring different particulars that 'need work', but AT is rare in that, if you're keen to develop, you will benefit. It is as valuable as meditation has been in my healing. This book is a pleasure to read alongside lessons, and goes into just enough detail in a broad spectrum of aspects to inform and teach.

Quotes from the likes of Huxley, Emerson, and mentions of C G Jung make me all the more enthusiastic to reread. Sep 11, Justin rated it it was ok Shelves: Not much actionable here.

Mostly encourages you to see a professional. Oct 04, Caroline Rosenblum rated it really liked it. Insightful, but a tad too repetitive at times. Jul 14, Kira rated it liked it. A great introduction, this book serves to open your mind to the condition you are in. I can fully understand that one would need Alexander lessons from a trained professional in order to really learn the techniques and the correct Use of their body.

This book was great for giving an idea of what the Alexander Technique is, and for simple awareness of one's own body. Sep 28, Hunter rated it liked it. Just starting my first class in Alexander Technique, so can't profess to know how thorough or insightful Gelb's book is, but it's answered a lot of questions about where the Technique came from, what it is, and perhaps most importantly what it is not. Intriguing anecdotes and some inspiring possibilities arise throughout. Excited to see what I might discover of myself through class this fall. Apr 03, Kim rated it really liked it Shelves: This is a good introduction to the Alexander technique, which stresses efficiency of motion and is especially useful for musicians, actors and people with repetitive stress injuries.

After reading this book you'll see movement differently. Nov 22, Carmen rated it liked it.

Good theoretical teachings of the Alexander Technique. To truly learn the technique, I would recommend a trained professional Feb 22, Anthony rated it it was amazing. As a Soldier, athlete, father, writer, student, and active human being, I'm always looking for ways to get the most out of my time, my body, and my mind.

This technique is one that I've applied in all aspects of my life and this book provides a solid introduction to it.