Articles related to "Alexander Technique"
“Let There be Light”
What can we learn from God's choice of words as He commands the creation of the earth? This article explores this question, with a special emphasis on posture improvement.
alexander technique • the alexander technique • posture • flexibility • fitness
What can we learn from God's choice of words as He commands the creation of the earth? This article explores this question, with a special emphasis on posture improvement.
alexander technique • the alexander technique • posture • flexibility • fitness
“Strengthen Ye the Weak Hands”
The connection between hands and healing, which many of us today take for granted, has not always been well understood or utilized. Some aspects of their relationship are explored in this article.
alexander technique • the alexander technique • posture • flexibility • fitness
The connection between hands and healing, which many of us today take for granted, has not always been well understood or utilized. Some aspects of their relationship are explored in this article.
alexander technique • the alexander technique • posture • flexibility • fitness
Aging Well with the Alexander Technique
The Alexander Technique can make a huge difference in the lives of older adults. This article explains how.
alexander technique • the alexander technique • posture • flexibility • fitness
The Alexander Technique can make a huge difference in the lives of older adults. This article explains how.
alexander technique • the alexander technique • posture • flexibility • fitness
Be Here Now!
You only truly live in the present moment. And the Alexander Technique one of the best ways to truly appreciate this fact.
alexander technique • the alexander technique • posture • flexibility • fitness
You only truly live in the present moment. And the Alexander Technique one of the best ways to truly appreciate this fact.
alexander technique • the alexander technique • posture • flexibility • fitness
Common Misconceptions about the Alexander Technqiue
People who have heard about the Alexander Technique sometimes have serious misconceptions about what it is. This article explores several of the most common of these.
alexander technique • the alexander technique • posture • flexibility • fitness
People who have heard about the Alexander Technique sometimes have serious misconceptions about what it is. This article explores several of the most common of these.
alexander technique • the alexander technique • posture • flexibility • fitness
F.M. - The Life of Frederick Matthias Alexander, Founder of the Alexander Technique
This new biography of F. Matthias Alexander, the developer of the Alexander Technique is well worth reading by anyone interested in the man, and the development of his ideas.
alexander technique • the alexander technique • posture • flexibility • fitness
This new biography of F. Matthias Alexander, the developer of the Alexander Technique is well worth reading by anyone interested in the man, and the development of his ideas.
alexander technique • the alexander technique • posture • flexibility • fitness
Fear of Falling - How the Alexander Technique can Help
The risk of falling is a serious issue for many older people. The Alexander Technique can often lessen that risk.
alexander technique • the alexander technique • posture • flexibility • fitness
The risk of falling is a serious issue for many older people. The Alexander Technique can often lessen that risk.
alexander technique • the alexander technique • posture • flexibility • fitness
Feeling, Seeing and Effective Self-Improvement
This article explores the dangers of relying in an uncritical way on our feelings when we decide to make changes in our lives.
alexander technique • the alexander technique • posture • flexibility • fitness
This article explores the dangers of relying in an uncritical way on our feelings when we decide to make changes in our lives.
alexander technique • the alexander technique • posture • flexibility • fitness
Feeling, Seeing, and Right Political Action
The danger of relying on our feelings to make political decisions is explored in this article.
alexander technique • the alexander technique • posture • flexibility • fitness
The danger of relying on our feelings to make political decisions is explored in this article.
alexander technique • the alexander technique • posture • flexibility • fitness
Get Out of (Your Own!) Way
Our exercises and fitness programs can actually make things worse for us when we fail to address our harmful habits of posture and movement. The insights of the Alexander Technique can help us avoid that trap.
alexander technique • the alexander technique • posture • flexibility • fitness
Our exercises and fitness programs can actually make things worse for us when we fail to address our harmful habits of posture and movement. The insights of the Alexander Technique can help us avoid that trap.
alexander technique • the alexander technique • posture • flexibility • fitness
How Children Develop Harmful Posture and Movement Habits
Ways in which we acquire harmful habits of posture and movement are explored.
john dewey • alexander technique • the alexander technique • posture • flexibility
Ways in which we acquire harmful habits of posture and movement are explored.
john dewey • alexander technique • the alexander technique • posture • flexibility
Improve Your Posture by Doing Less
We tend to think that posture improvement requires us to work harder. In fact, nothing could be farther from the truth.
alexander technique • the alexander technique • posture • flexibility • fitness
We tend to think that posture improvement requires us to work harder. In fact, nothing could be farther from the truth.
alexander technique • the alexander technique • posture • flexibility • fitness
The Alexander Technique - A Resource for Reversing Back Pain and Continued Self-Care
A Physical Therapist and teacher of the Alexander Technique gives some advice for backpain sufferers.
alexander technique • the alexander technique • posture • flexibility • fitness
A Physical Therapist and teacher of the Alexander Technique gives some advice for backpain sufferers.
alexander technique • the alexander technique • posture • flexibility • fitness
The Alexander Technique and Focusing
A teacher trained in both methods explains how they can complement each other in helping clients shed unwanted habits.
focusing • alexander technique • the alexander technique • posture • flexibility
A teacher trained in both methods explains how they can complement each other in helping clients shed unwanted habits.
focusing • alexander technique • the alexander technique • posture • flexibility
The Alexander Technique and Tai Chi
Some parallels between the principles of Tai Chi and the Alexander Technique are explored. If you are a Tai Chi practitioner, this article could be very helpful for you.
alexander technique • the alexander technique • posture • flexibility • fitness
Some parallels between the principles of Tai Chi and the Alexander Technique are explored. If you are a Tai Chi practitioner, this article could be very helpful for you.
alexander technique • the alexander technique • posture • flexibility • fitness
The Pitfalls of High Heels
Wearing high heels can cause all sorts of problems with your balance and coordination, not to mention pain and discomfort. Here are the reasons for this, and some practical alternatives
alexander technique • the alexander technique • posture • flexibility • fitness
Wearing high heels can cause all sorts of problems with your balance and coordination, not to mention pain and discomfort. Here are the reasons for this, and some practical alternatives
alexander technique • the alexander technique • posture • flexibility • fitness
Yoga, Posture and the Alexander Technique
"This is a story of how I found a Yoga study guide to compliment my learning of the Alexander Technique." - Mary Albro
alexander technique • the alexander technique • posture • flexibility • fitness
"This is a story of how I found a Yoga study guide to compliment my learning of the Alexander Technique." - Mary Albro
alexander technique • the alexander technique • posture • flexibility • fitness
Introduction to the Alexander Technique
Introduction to the Alexander Technique
alexander technique • the alexander technique • posture • stress • rsi
Introduction to the Alexander Technique
alexander technique • the alexander technique • posture • stress • rsi
Learning from Tiger Woods
Tiger Woods set about to improve his swing at a time when he was the best golfer in the world. What are the lessons we can learn from his experience?
alexander technique • the alexander technique • golf • tiger woods • performance
Tiger Woods set about to improve his swing at a time when he was the best golfer in the world. What are the lessons we can learn from his experience?
alexander technique • the alexander technique • golf • tiger woods • performance
Reflections on Narcissus and Alexander
Both Narcissus and F. M. Alexander spent a lot of time looking at their reflections. The former was a tragic figure who eventually lost his life to his obsession; the later used his observations to create one of the most powerful methods of self-transformation available.
alexander technique • the alexander technique • narcissus • mirror • stress
Both Narcissus and F. M. Alexander spent a lot of time looking at their reflections. The former was a tragic figure who eventually lost his life to his obsession; the later used his observations to create one of the most powerful methods of self-transformation available.
alexander technique • the alexander technique • narcissus • mirror • stress
The Alexander Technique and Early Childhood Education
How children acquire harmful habits of posture and movement in the classroom
alexander technique • the alexander technique • john dewey
How children acquire harmful habits of posture and movement in the classroom
alexander technique • the alexander technique • john dewey
The Alexander Technique and Me - One Student's Experience
How lessons in the Alexander Technique helped an accident victim with her recovery and with her fybromalgia.
alexander technique • fybromaligia • the alexander technique • trauma • recovery
How lessons in the Alexander Technique helped an accident victim with her recovery and with her fybromalgia.
alexander technique • fybromaligia • the alexander technique • trauma • recovery
The Alexander Technique and the Pilates Method Today
A comparison of the Pilates Method and the Alexander Technique and the strengths and weaknesses of each.
pilates method • alexander technique
A comparison of the Pilates Method and the Alexander Technique and the strengths and weaknesses of each.
pilates method • alexander technique
Repetitive Strain Injuries - What We Can Learn From Musicians
Because of the nature of their work, musicians are much more likely than most people to suffer Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI's). Of necessity they have become experts in effective ways to overcome RSI and the experience of many of them with the Alexander Technique is a valuable guide to anyone who suffers from this debilitating condition.
alexander technique • rsi • repetitive strain injuries • repetitive stress injuries • musicians
Because of the nature of their work, musicians are much more likely than most people to suffer Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI's). Of necessity they have become experts in effective ways to overcome RSI and the experience of many of them with the Alexander Technique is a valuable guide to anyone who suffers from this debilitating condition.
alexander technique • rsi • repetitive strain injuries • repetitive stress injuries • musicians
The Strengths and Weaknesses of Pilates’ and Alexander’s Approach to Self-Improvement
Joseph Pilates and F. Matthias Alexander agreed about a great many things. Why are the Pilates Method and the Alexander Technique so different?
alexander technique • pilates method
Joseph Pilates and F. Matthias Alexander agreed about a great many things. Why are the Pilates Method and the Alexander Technique so different?
alexander technique • pilates method
The Alexander Technique and Psychological Growth
Through the Alexander Technique, we can learn to face the inevitable stresses of life without adding to the stress and tension in our body.
the alexander technique and psychological growth • in order to carry out activities. the first skill • then • is how to lessen these areas of tension so that mo • they learn that
Through the Alexander Technique, we can learn to face the inevitable stresses of life without adding to the stress and tension in our body.
the alexander technique and psychological growth • in order to carry out activities. the first skill • then • is how to lessen these areas of tension so that mo • they learn that
Children's Fitness - Part 2
Last month's article described some promising new developments in school physical education programs. But a crucial ingredient is still missing and this article will explain what that "missing ingredient" is, and how it might be introduced into PE classes.
physical education • pe • sports • learning skills • physical activity
Last month's article described some promising new developments in school physical education programs. But a crucial ingredient is still missing and this article will explain what that "missing ingredient" is, and how it might be introduced into PE classes.
physical education • pe • sports • learning skills • physical activity
Here and Now!
The only time to make useful changes in yourself is the present moment. The Alexander Technique is a powerful way to learn how to be present with yourself.
alexander technique • aldous huxley • posture • coodination • rsi
The only time to make useful changes in yourself is the present moment. The Alexander Technique is a powerful way to learn how to be present with yourself.
alexander technique • aldous huxley • posture • coodination • rsi
Chairs, Posture, Ergonomics and the Alexander Technique
Why looking for the "perfect chair" may not be as important as learning how to look after your own posture and coordination.
alexander technique • posture • chairs • sitting • ergonomics
Why looking for the "perfect chair" may not be as important as learning how to look after your own posture and coordination.
alexander technique • posture • chairs • sitting • ergonomics
Alexander Technique Basics
The Alexander Technique may be the best kept secret of singers, actors, musicians, athletes, and dancers to enhance performance and feel great.
alexander technique • downward pull • primary control • freedom of motion • posture ergonomics
The Alexander Technique may be the best kept secret of singers, actors, musicians, athletes, and dancers to enhance performance and feel great.
alexander technique • downward pull • primary control • freedom of motion • posture ergonomics
Animals, Fitness and Us
Joseph Pilates and F. Matthias Alexander, two pioneers in the field of somatic education, derived inspiration from their observation of animals. Just what is it that animals can teach us?
f. matthias alexader • alexander technique • joseph pilates • pilates method
Joseph Pilates and F. Matthias Alexander, two pioneers in the field of somatic education, derived inspiration from their observation of animals. Just what is it that animals can teach us?
f. matthias alexader • alexander technique • joseph pilates • pilates method
Asthma -- A Breath of Fresh Air
A Johns Hopkins Medical Center Study casts new light on the causes of asthma, and suggests that the kind of reeducation offered by the Alexander Technique could have beneficial effects.
alexander technique • asthma
A Johns Hopkins Medical Center Study casts new light on the causes of asthma, and suggests that the kind of reeducation offered by the Alexander Technique could have beneficial effects.
alexander technique • asthma
Children's Fitness - Part 1
This article takes a look at some new developments in school physical education programs designed to make PE more relevant, and more fun.
physical education • pe • athlete • exercising • school
This article takes a look at some new developments in school physical education programs designed to make PE more relevant, and more fun.
physical education • pe • athlete • exercising • school
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and the Alexander Technique
The Alexander Technique can be of great benefit to sufferers of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. This article explains these benefits.
cfs • chronic fatigue • chronic fatigue syndrome • me • myalgic encephalomyelitis
The Alexander Technique can be of great benefit to sufferers of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. This article explains these benefits.
cfs • chronic fatigue • chronic fatigue syndrome • me • myalgic encephalomyelitis
Fitness Quality and the Alexander Technique
Many fitness programs today - particularly aerobics training - ignore the way in which we use of bodies when we exercise. This article explores ways in which the Alexander Technique can help.
alexander technique • fitness • fitness quality • aerobics
Many fitness programs today - particularly aerobics training - ignore the way in which we use of bodies when we exercise. This article explores ways in which the Alexander Technique can help.
alexander technique • fitness • fitness quality • aerobics
How to Do Things Better
How the Alexander Technique can help you perform your daily activities more skillfully, safely and efficiently.
alexander technique • performance • posture • skill • safety
How the Alexander Technique can help you perform your daily activities more skillfully, safely and efficiently.
alexander technique • performance • posture • skill • safety
On Coming to Terms with the "P" Word
A physical therapist looks at what constitutes good posture, and how we can achieve it.
alexander technique • posture • physical therapy • stress • backpain
A physical therapist looks at what constitutes good posture, and how we can achieve it.
alexander technique • posture • physical therapy • stress • backpain
Pilates and Me
F. M. Alexander is considered by many to be the “grandfather” of somatic education and as such has had a profound influence on how we think about mind, body and movement. Joseph Pilates’ work has, in the past few years, had a huge impact on our thinking about fitness. This article explores some of their ideas.
F. M. Alexander is considered by many to be the “grandfather” of somatic education and as such has had a profound influence on how we think about mind, body and movement. Joseph Pilates’ work has, in the past few years, had a huge impact on our thinking about fitness. This article explores some of their ideas.
Pilates, Alexander and the Health of the Human Race - Part 1
Joseph Pilates and F. Matthias Alexander were pioneers in thinking about how the human body functions. They had a similar view of what had gone wrong with modern man's health.
pilates • pilates method • alexander technique • joseph pilates • f. matthias alexander
Joseph Pilates and F. Matthias Alexander were pioneers in thinking about how the human body functions. They had a similar view of what had gone wrong with modern man's health.
pilates • pilates method • alexander technique • joseph pilates • f. matthias alexander
Pilates, Alexander and the Health of the Human Race - Part 2
Joseph Pilates and F. Matthias Alexander were in general agreement about how our health could be improved.
alexander • alexander technique • pilates • pilates method • robert rickover
Joseph Pilates and F. Matthias Alexander were in general agreement about how our health could be improved.
alexander • alexander technique • pilates • pilates method • robert rickover
Pilates, Alexander and the Usefulness of Exercises
Joseph Pilates and F. Matthias Alexander, two pioneers in the field of somatic education, had very definite ideas about the value of exercises. Their opinions might surprise you.
pilates • pilates method • alexander technique • fitness • exercises
Joseph Pilates and F. Matthias Alexander, two pioneers in the field of somatic education, had very definite ideas about the value of exercises. Their opinions might surprise you.
pilates • pilates method • alexander technique • fitness • exercises
Somatic Movement Therapies
These Movement Therapies help children and adults improve the way their bodies work and move incorporating education and touch by the practitioner or teacher.
somatic movement therapies • alexander technique • rolfing • trager approach • improving posture and movement
These Movement Therapies help children and adults improve the way their bodies work and move incorporating education and touch by the practitioner or teacher.
somatic movement therapies • alexander technique • rolfing • trager approach • improving posture and movement
The Dark Side of Fitness
Fitness programs and competitive sports can be harmful to your health. This article explores some of the reasons.
alexander technique • fitness • safe fitness • moderate exercise
Fitness programs and competitive sports can be harmful to your health. This article explores some of the reasons.
alexander technique • fitness • safe fitness • moderate exercise
The Differences in Pilates’ and Alexander’s Approaches to Self- Improvement: Part II
Although they agreed on many points, Pilates and Alexander differed significantly in their view of the mind-body connection.
alexander • alexander technique • pilates • pilates method
Although they agreed on many points, Pilates and Alexander differed significantly in their view of the mind-body connection.
alexander • alexander technique • pilates • pilates method
Using Somatic Education to Improve Movement
Somatic education is a body-mind approach to improving the function of the human body. Many somatic practices are available for varying needs.
somatic education • somatics • somatic practice • mind body integration • alexander technique
Somatic education is a body-mind approach to improving the function of the human body. Many somatic practices are available for varying needs.
somatic education • somatics • somatic practice • mind body integration • alexander technique
What Happens During an Alexander Technique Lesson or Group Class
Basic information about Alexander Technique lessons and classes.
alexander technique • the alexander technique • posture • coordination • stress
Basic information about Alexander Technique lessons and classes.
alexander technique • the alexander technique • posture • coordination • stress
The Differences in Pilates’ and Alexander’s Approaches to Self- Improvement: Part I
Joseph Pilates and F. Matthias Alexander had similar views of what had gone wrong with the overall health of modern man and, generally, what needed to be done to improve it. Both men strongly and sincerely believed that if their ideas were universally adopted, many of the problems they had identified would be solved.
alexander • pilates • joseph pilates • f.matthias alexander • pilates approaches
Joseph Pilates and F. Matthias Alexander had similar views of what had gone wrong with the overall health of modern man and, generally, what needed to be done to improve it. Both men strongly and sincerely believed that if their ideas were universally adopted, many of the problems they had identified would be solved.
alexander • pilates • joseph pilates • f.matthias alexander • pilates approaches
Massage Technique Origins
Massage Therapy is a diverse field. There are many different types and techniques of massage therapy.
massage technique • massage • massage techniques • hippocrates • rubbing
Massage Therapy is a diverse field. There are many different types and techniques of massage therapy.
massage technique • massage • massage techniques • hippocrates • rubbing
Parkinson’s Disease and CAM
CAM studies show promising results for people with Parkinson's Disease who use physical therapy, occupational therapy, Integrative Manual Therapy, OMT and Chiropractics.
parkinson's disease • chiropractic • integrative manual therapy • alexander technique • physical therapy
CAM studies show promising results for people with Parkinson's Disease who use physical therapy, occupational therapy, Integrative Manual Therapy, OMT and Chiropractics.
parkinson's disease • chiropractic • integrative manual therapy • alexander technique • physical therapy
POSTURE KNOWLEDGE
A short introduction to vocal health , posture and the Alexander Technique
alexander technique • vocal health • posture • vocalist • singer
A short introduction to vocal health , posture and the Alexander Technique
alexander technique • vocal health • posture • vocalist • singer
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