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Body Learning: The Alexander Technique

544 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★ - 41 ratings

A podcast devoted to all aspects of the Alexander Technique, a method of learning how to release harmful tension and perform all your activities with greater ease and freedom.

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The Alexander Technique and Awakening Experiences

November 24, 2018 13:00 - 22 minutes - 10.5 MB

Dr. Bryan McElroy, a primary care physician and Alexander Technique teacher trainee at the Bristol Alexander School, talks with Robert Rickover about the ways the Alexander Technique can lead to an awakening of clarity, relevation, and joy. Dr McElroy's website: bryanmcelroygp.com Robert teaches the Alexander Technique in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Robert's website: alexandertechniquenebraska.com. General information about the Technique: alexandertechnique.com You can learn how t...

How the Alexander Technique can help you deal with Stress

November 14, 2018 12:00 - 23 minutes - 11 MB

Imogen Ragone, an Alexander Technique teacher in Wilmington, Delaware, talks with Robert Rickover about the usefulness of the Technique in dealing with stress. Imogen draws from her own recent experiences looking after her aging parents in England. Imogen's website: ImogenRagone.com Imogen also has a website for caregivers: CareGiversCentral.net Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Robert's website: AlexanderTechniqueNebraska.com Information about Alexander Technique Cons...

A Primary Care Doctor offers suggestions about how to approach Medical Professionals

October 13, 2018 04:00 - 27 minutes - 12.6 MB

(This podcast if primarily for Alexander Technique teachers and students, but may also be of interest to others.) Dr. Bryan McElroy, a primary care physician and Alexander Technique teacher trainee, talks with Robert Rickover about some useful ways to share informatlon about the Technique with medical professionals. Dr McElroy's website: bryanmcelroygp.com Robert teaches the Alexander Technique in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Podcasts with other medical professionals can be found h...

Teaching Alexander Technique Principles in a Dental Office

October 07, 2018 04:00 - 23 minutes - 10.6 MB

Dr Anikó Ball, BDSc, a dentist and Alexander Technique teacher in Melbourne, Australia talks with Robert Rickover about how she works with dental professionals and office staff on-site in a dental practice. Anikó's website: OptimumDentalPosture.com Robert's website: AlexanderTechniqueNebraska.com More information about the Alexander Technique: AlexanderTechnique.com You can learn how to support this and other Alexander Technique websites at AlexTechExpress.com/support

A Primary Care Doctor shares his Alexander Technique knowledge with other Physicians

October 04, 2018 04:00 - 21 minutes - 9.84 MB

Dr. Bryan McElroy, a primary care physician and Alexander Technique teacher trainee at the Bristol Alexander School, talks with Robert Rickover about the ways the Alexander Technique has helped him and why he believes it is potentially very useful for patients suffering from pain, stress and depression, as well as for front-line physicians themselves. Dr McElroy's website: bryanmcelroygp.com Robert teaches the Alexander Technique in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Robert's website: al...

Marjorie Barstow's Teaching - 11

September 29, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 28.2 MB

Imogen Ragone, an Alexander Technique teacher in Wilmington, Delaware, talks with Robert Rickover about his experiences with the late Marjorie Barstow. Imogen's website: ImogenRagone.com Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Website: AlexanderTechniqueNebraska.com Marjorie's website: MarjorieBarstow.com More information about the Alexander Technique: AlexanderTechnique.com You can learn how to support this and other Alexander Technique websites at AlexTechExpress.com/support

A Cellist talks about her Experiences with the Alexander Technique

September 26, 2018 04:00 - 20 minutes - 9.63 MB

A Cellist talks about her Experiences with the Alexander Technique Eric Mrugala interviews Sara Cook, a cellist and Alexander Technique teacher in Glasgow, Scotland about the Alexander Technique and it's usefulness for musicians for his podcast, ETV-Podcast at EricMrugala.com/etv-podcast Sara's website: SaraGCook.com More information about the Alexander Technique and musicians: AlexanderTechnique.com/musicians.htm Gereral information about the Technique: AlexanderTechnique.com You can lea...

Marjorie Barstow's Teaching - 10

September 22, 2018 04:00 - 26 minutes - 12.2 MB

Follow up conversation with Robert Rickover and Eileen Troberman, both students of the late Marjorie Barstow. This conversation is primarily about the observational skills Marj taught her students, how that is helpful with distance teaching, and what Marj would likely have thought about that approach. Eileen's website: AlexanderTechniqueSanDiego.com/ Robert's website: alexandertechniquenebraska.com Marjorie's website: MarjorieBarstow.com More information about the Alexander Technique: alexand...

Democratizing Embodiment

September 19, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 27.6 MB

Alexander Technique teacher and founder of The Poise Project, Monika Gross joins Mark Walsh, host of the Embodiment Podcast, to discuss theatre, what is the Alexander Technique, being a First Person Expert, socio-economic and cultural factors in embodiment, language barriers to practice, how to access groups we may not usually work with, working with caregivers, being of service and how somatic techniques can help people keep a healthy sense of self. Mark and Monika paint a vision for a more ...

From the Inside Out: Inner and Outer Ergonomics

September 13, 2018 04:00 - 24 minutes - 11.3 MB

Dr Anikó Ball, BDSc, a dentist and Alexander Technique teache in Melbourne, Australia talks with Robert Rickover about why it is so important to consider Inner Ergonomics principles when addressing work-related strain and pain issues. Dr Ball's website: OptimumDentalPosture.com Robert's website: AlexanderTechniqueNebraska.com More information about Inner Ergonomics: Ergonomics.org More information about the Alexander Technique: AlexTechExpress.com/support

Marjorie Barstow's Teaching - 9

September 01, 2018 04:00 - 53 minutes - 24.5 MB

(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 students of the late Marjorie Barstow. Eileen's website: AlexanderTechniqueSanDiego.com/ Robert's website: alexandertechniquenebraska.com Marjorie's website: MarjorieBarstow.com More information about the Alexander Technique: alexandertechnique.com You can learn how to support this and other Alexander Technique websit...

Constructive Rest Guided Talk-Through

August 25, 2018 04:00 - 8 minutes - 3.76 MB

Jane Clappison, an Alexander Technique teacher in East Yorkshire, England provides a talk-through for this useful Alexander Technique process. Jane's website: JaneClappison.co.uk More information about the Alexander Technique: AlexanderTechnique.com You can learn how to support this and other Alexander Technique websites at AlexTechExpress.com/support

How the Alexander Technique Helped Overecome a Deadly Predicament

August 15, 2018 04:00 - 26 minutes - 12.2 MB

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 doctor that he could die at any moment, and that there was very little that medicine could do for him. His book, describing what he did to survive, is Bliss: One Hero's Journey Gary's website: GaryRamsey.org Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Website: AlexanderTechniqueNebraska.com. More information...

The Development of the Alexander Technique - An Alternative Perspective- Part 3

July 28, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 36.3 MB

Jeando Masoero speaks with Mastaneh Nazarian in a third conversation about the work of F.M. Alexander, its origins and its evolutions. The process of finding out how learning and teaching happen take Mr. Masoreo to discover interrelations between aspects of the work such individuals as Pierre Janet, Lev Vygotsky, Nikolai Bernstein, François Delsarte and of F.M. Alexander. Along the way Jeando shares aspects of how he teaches individuals to teach themselves in the simple, practical and...

Alexander Technique and the Scientific Method - Part 2

June 29, 2018 04:00 - 29 minutes - 13.4 MB

Imogen Ragone, an Alexander Technique teacher in Wilmington, Delaware, talks with Robert Rickover about the extent to which the scientific method is used by Alexander Technique teachers and students today, and about whether the Technique's effectiveness has been borne out by that scientific method. Imogen's website: ImogenRagone.com Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Robert's website: AlexanderTechniqueNebraska.com More information about scientific research studies about...

The Development of the Alexander Technique - An Alternative Perspective- Part 2

June 23, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 32.3 MB

Jeando Masoero speaks with Mastaneh Nazarian in a second conversation about the work of F.M. Alexander, its origins and its evolutions. The process of finding out how learning and teaching happen take Mr. Masoreo to discover interrelations between aspects of the work such individuals as Pierre Janet, Lev Vygotsky, Nikolai Bernstein, François Delsarte and of F.M. Alexander. Along the way Jeando shares aspects of how he teaches individuals to teach themselves in the simple, practical an...

Alexander Technique and the Scientific Method - Part 1

June 21, 2018 04:00 - 18 minutes - 8.38 MB

Imogen Ragone,an Alexander Technique teacher in Wilmington, Delaware, talks with Robert Rickover about whether the scientific method played a role in the discoveries of F. Matthias Alexander, and the development of the Alexander Technique. Imogen's website: ImogenRagone.com Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Robert's website: AlexanderTechniqueNebraska.com More general information about the Alexander Technique: AlexanderTechnique.com You can learn how to support this and...

The Development of the Alexander Technique - An Alternative Perspective- Part 1

June 16, 2018 04:00 - 53 minutes - 24.8 MB

Jeando Masoero speaks with Mastaneh Nazarian about the work of F.M. Alexander, its origins and its evolutions. The process of finding out how learning and teaching happen take Mr. Masoreo to discover interrelations between aspects of the work such individuals as Pierre Janet, Lev Vygotsky, Nikolai Bernstein, François Delsarte and of F.M. Alexander. Along the way Jeando shares aspects of how he teaches individuals to teach themselves in the simple, practical and essential art of learn...

A Professional Bass Player talks about his Experience with the Alexander Technique

April 04, 2018 04:00 - 23 minutes - 10.7 MB

Ray Parker, a bass player in New York City describes some of the ways the Alexander Technique has helped with his playing, and with everyday activities. Ray's website: RayParkerBassPlayer.com Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Website: AlexanderTechniqueNebraska.com More information about the Alexander Technique and musicians: AlexanderTechnique.com/musicians.htm Gereral information about the Technique: AlexanderTechnique.com You can learn how to support this and other ...

How to Breathe - An Alexander Technique Guide to Breathing Well

March 28, 2018 04:00 - 16 minutes - 7.63 MB

Richard Brennan, an Alexander Technique teacher in Galway, Ireland, talks with Steve Nobel about ways in which the Technique can help you breathe more effeciently, and about his new book How to Breathe: Improve your Breathing for Health, Happiness and Well-Being. The book is available in 12 languages, including English, French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese. Richard's website: alexander.ie More information about the Alexander Technique: AlexanderTechnique.com You can learn how to support this ...

Mindful Reality and the Alexander Technique

March 17, 2018 04:00 - 29 minutes - 13.4 MB

Jill Eng, an Alexander Technique teacher in Portland, Maine, talks with Robert Rickover about how she has combined Eastern practices, meditation and the Alexander Technique to create the mindfulness practice she calls Mindful Reality. Jill's website: JillEngMindfulReality.com Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Website: alexandertechniquenebraska.com More information about the Alexander Technique: alexandertechnique.com Learn how you can support this and other Alxander Te...

The Value of Alexander Technique Training for Musicians

March 12, 2018 04:00 - 27 minutes - 12.8 MB

Peter Buckoke, a musician and Alexander Technique teacher in London, England talks with Robert Rickover about his work with students at the Royal College of Music and about why the Technique is so valuable for musicians. Peter's website: AlexanderNow.org Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Website: AlexanderTechniqueNebraska.com More information about the Alexander Technique and musicians: AlexanderTechnique.com/musicians.htm General information about the Technique: Alexa...

Evolution of a Technique: FM’s three-act Play

February 21, 2018 05:00 - 24 minutes - 11.3 MB

(This podcast is primarily for Alexander Technique teachers and students, but may be of interest to others as well.) Robert Rickover talks with Neville Shortt, an Alexander Technique teacher in Glasgow, Scotland, about the first chaplter of F. M. Alexander's third book, The Use of the Self, and about Neville's understanding of that chapter. Neville's website: FlowCoach.me Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Website: AlexanderTechniqueNebraska.com More information about th...

Alexander Technique: Teaching or Facilitating Learning?

February 16, 2018 05:00 - 23 minutes - 10.6 MB

(This podcast is primarily for Alexander Technique teachers and students, but may be useful for others as well.) Robert Rickover talks with Neville Shortt, an Alexander Technique teacher in Glasgow, Scotland, about this important distinction and some practical steps Alexander teachers can take with their students to promote learning. Neville's website: FlowCoach.me Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Website: AlexanderTechniqueNebraska.com More information about the Alexa...

Advice for Parents who are Concerned about the Posture and Coordination of their Young Children

February 11, 2018 05:00 - 25 minutes - 11.7 MB

Esther Miltiadous, an Alexander Technique teacher in North London, England, talks with Robert Rickover about ways in which parents can provide access to Alexander Technique principless for their children at school and at home. Esther's website: alextechwithesther.co.uk Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Website: AlexanderTechnique.com More information about the Alexander Technique: alexanderTechnique.com You can learn how to support this and other Alexander Technique we...

The Usefulness of Teaching Alexander Technique Principles to Young Children

January 31, 2018 05:00 - 21 minutes - 9.66 MB

Esther Miltiadous, an Alexander Technique teacher in North London, England, talks with Robert Rickover about ways in which young children can benefit from being exposed to the principles of the Alexander Technique. Esther's website: alextechwithesther.co.uk Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Website: AlexanderTechnique.com More information about the Alexander Technique: alexanderTechnique.com You can learn how to support this and other Alexander Technique websites at Al...

Applying Alexander Technique Principles in an Early Childhood Education Setting

January 27, 2018 05:00 - 20 minutes - 9.63 MB

Esther Miltiadous, an Alexander Technique teacher in North London, England, talks with Robert Rickover about her work, and that of other Alexander Teachers, at the Educare Small School in Kingston. Esther's website: alextechwithesther.co.uk Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Website: AlexanderTechnique.com More information about the Alexander Technique: alexanderTechnique.com You can learn how to support this and other Alexander Technique websites at AlexTechExpress.com/...

Body Mapping, the Alexander Technique and Singing

December 13, 2017 05:00 - 39 minutes - 18 MB

Nancy Bos interviews Marieke Schuurs about the usefulness of Body Mapping and the Alexander Technique for singers. This interview originally appeared on Nancy’s Every Sing Podcast, in which each episode examines a different aspect of singing and digs down deep to expose the driving passion of the guest. Her podcast can be found at nancybos.net/podcast Marieke is a singing teacher certified in the Alexander Technique and Andover Educator for Body Mapping and works in Oregon's mid-Willamette Va...

The Discoveries of F. Matthias Alexander and Childhood Development - Part 2

November 27, 2017 05:00 - 23 minutes - 11 MB

Theodore Dimon, an Alexander Technique teacher, and founder and director of the Dimon Institute in New York City, talks with Robert Rickover about the importance of Alexander's concept of physicalphysical unity and how it can provide a more effective approach to learning. Dimon Institute's website: DimonInstitute.org Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Website:AalexanderTechniqueNebraska.com More information about the Alexander Technique: AlexanderTechnique.com You can le...

The Discoveries of F. Matthias Alexander and Childhood Development - Part 1

November 20, 2017 05:00 - 23 minutes - 10.9 MB

Theodore Dimon, an Alexander Technique teacher, and founder and director of the Dimon Institute in New York City, talks with Robert Rickover about ways in which using the principles developed by Alexander can provide a more effective approach to early childhood education. Dimon Institute's website: DimonInstitute.org Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Website: AlexanderTechniqueNebraska.com More information about the Alexander Technique: AlexanderTechnique.com You ca...

Introduction to the Alexander Technique

October 20, 2017 04:00 - 24 minutes - 11.3 MB

Alix Litwack, host of Another Day of Living, host of Good Earth Radio, interviews Meagan Johnson, an Alexander Technique teacher in Indianapolis, Indiana, about the Alexander Technique and it's benefits. Another Day of Living's website: GoodEarthRadio.com. Meagan's website: Sound-Direction.com More information about the Alexander Technique: AlexanderTechnique.com You can learn how to support this and other Alexander Technique websites at AlexTechExpress.com/support

Introduction to the Alexander Technique

October 20, 2017 04:00 - 24 minutes - 11.3 MB

Alix Litwack, host of Another Day of Living, host of Good Earth Radio, interviews Meagan Johnson, an Alexander Technique teacher in Indianapolis, Indiana, about the Alexander Technique and it's benefits. Another Day of Living's website: GoodEarthRadio.com. Meagan's website: Sound-Direction.com More information about the Alexander Technique: AlexanderTechnique.com You can learn how to support this and other Alexander Technique websites at AlexTechExpress.com/support

Lesson 4: Lessons in Self Direction - Two New Freedom Directions

October 10, 2017 04:00 - 8 minutes - 4.14 MB

For more information about Alexander Technique directions: BodyLearningCast.com/teachers/directions To learn more about Robert Rickover and his teaching in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada: AlexanderTechniqueNebraska.com To learn more about Online Posture and Movement Coaching (which includes all the videos in this series): MovementCoaching.com For comprehensive information about the Alexander Technique: AlexanderTechnique.com You can learn how to support this and other Alexander Techniq...

Lesson 5: Lessons in Self Direction - When and how often to use Directions

October 10, 2017 04:00 - 7 minutes - 3.27 MB

For more information about Alexander Technique directions: BodyLearningCast.com/teachers/directions To learn more about Robert Rickover and his teaching in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada: AlexanderTechniqueNebraska.com To learn more about Online Posture and Movement Coaching (which includes all the videos in this series): MovementCoaching.com For comprehensive information about the Alexander Technique: AlexanderTechnique.com You can learn how to support this and other Alexander Techniq...

Lesson 6: Lessons in Self Direction - Using Paradoxical Directions

October 10, 2017 04:00 - 9 minutes - 4.37 MB

For more information about Alexander Technique directions: BodyLearningCast.com/teachers/directions To learn more about Robert Rickover and his teaching in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada: AlexanderTechniqueNebraska.com To learn more about Online Posture and Movement Coaching (which includes all the videos in this series): MovementCoaching.com For comprehensive information about the Alexander Technique: AlexanderTechnique.com You can learn how to support this and other Alexander Techniq...

Lessons in Self Direction - Using the Principles of the Alexander Technique: Introduction

October 10, 2017 04:00 - 6 minutes - 3.22 MB

For more information about Alexander Technique directions: BodyLearningCast.com/teachers/directions To learn more about Robert Rickover and his teaching in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada: AlexanderTechniqueNebraska.com To learn more about Online Posture and Movement Coaching (which includes all the videos in this series): MovementCoaching.com For comprehensive information about the Alexander Technique: AlexanderTechnique.com You can learn how to support this and other Alexander Techniq...

Lesson 1: Lessons in Self Direction - A Freedom Direction

October 10, 2017 04:00 - 7 minutes - 3.55 MB

For more information about Alexander Technique directions: BodyLearningCast.com/teachers/directions To learn more about Robert Rickover and his teaching in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada: AlexanderTechniqueNebraska.com To learn more about Online Posture and Movement Coaching (which includes all the videos in this series): MovementCoaching.com For comprehensive information about the Alexander Technique: AlexanderTechnique.com You can learn how to support this and other Alexander Techniq...

Lesson 2: Lessons in Self Direction - The Power of Ease

October 10, 2017 04:00 - 7 minutes - 3.34 MB

For more information about Alexander Technique directions: BodyLearningCast.com/teachers/directions To learn more about Robert Rickover and his teaching in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada: AlexanderTechniqueNebraska.com To learn more about Online Posture and Movement Coaching (which includes all the videos in this series): MovementCoaching.com For comprehensive information about the Alexander Technique: AlexanderTechnique.com You can learn how to support this and other Alexander Techniq...

Lesson 3: Lessons in Self Direction - The Challenge of Success

October 10, 2017 04:00 - 8 minutes - 3.81 MB

For more information about Alexander Technique directions: BodyLearningCast.com/teachers/directions To learn more about Robert Rickover and his teaching in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada: AlexanderTechniqueNebraska.com To learn more about Online Posture and Movement Coaching (which includes all the videos in this series): MovementCoaching.com For comprehensive information about the Alexander Technique: AlexanderTechnique.com You can learn how to support this and other Alexander Techniq...

How the Alexander Technique can help you take advantage of the fitness benefits of rowing or using a rowing machine

September 30, 2017 04:00 - 28 minutes - 13 MB

Robert Rickover talks with Jonathan Drake, an Alexander Technique teacher in Norwich, England about the many potential benefits of rowing and rowing machines and how the Technique can help you take full advantage of rowing, and avoid potential harm and injury. Jonathan's website: EveryDayFitness.co.uk Robert's website: alexandertechniquenebraska.com More information about the Alexander Technique:/alexandertechnique.com You can learn how to support this and other Alexander Technique websites...

Common singers' misconceptions about the Alexander Technique

September 26, 2017 04:00 - 28 minutes - 13.3 MB

Alicia Briceland, a singer, voice teacher and Alexander Technique teacher in New York City and Northern New Jersey, talks with Robert Rickover about some common misconceptions singers have about the Technique - for example that it can only be learned in one-on-one in-person lessons and that it's useful for practice, but not for performing. Alicia's website: TheBricelandStudio.com Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Website: AlexanderTechniqueNebraska.com More information ...

Alexander Technique hands-on work: A Singer's Path to Freedom

September 21, 2017 04:00 - 18 minutes - 8.54 MB

Alicia Briceland, a singer, voice teacher and Alexander Technique teacher in New York City and Northern New Jersey, talks with Robert Rickover about the benefits of Alexander hands-on work while singing and its ability to give a direct experience of relaxation. Alicia's website: TheBricelandStudio.com Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Website: AlexanderTechniqueNebraska.com More information about the Alexander Technique: AlexanderTechnique.com Learn how to support this...

Is there any Future for Alexander Technique Teachers?

September 16, 2017 04:00 - 23 minutes - 10.8 MB

Imogen Ragone, an Alexander Technique teacher and web designer in Wilmington, Delaware, talks with Robert Rickover about F. Matthias Alexander's 1910 dream of a world without Alexander teachers. Imogen's website: ImogenRagone.com Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Website: AlexanderTechniqueNebraska.com More information about the Alexander Technique: AlexanderTechnique.com Learn how to support this and other Alexander Technique websites at AlexTechExpress.com/support

A Fire Fighter talks about ways in which the Alexander Technique has helped him do his job

September 11, 2017 04:00 - 23 minutes - 10.8 MB

Braden Fox, a fire figher for the city of Toronto, Canada, talks with Robert Rickover about the ways his Alexander Technique lessons have helped him at work. Robert's website: AlexanderTechniqueNebraska.com More information about the Alexander Technique: AlexanderTechnique.com You can learn how to support this and other Alexander Technique websites at AlexTechExpress.com/support

How the Alexander Technique can help with Stage Fright

September 09, 2017 04:00 - 18 minutes - 8.52 MB

Alicia Briceland, a singer, voice teacher and Alexander Technique teacher in New York City and Northern New Jersey, talks with Robert Rickover about how awarenes, and the Alexander concepts of inhibition and direction, can help singers cope with and alleviate stage fright. Alicia's website: TheBricelandStudio.com Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Website: AlexanderTechniqueNebraska.com More information about the Alexander Technique: AlexanderTechnique.com Learn how to s...

A Danger of effectve Alexander Technique Directing

September 06, 2017 04:00 - 23 minutes - 10.6 MB

(Although primarily for Alexander Technique teachers and students, this podcast can potentially be useful for anyone.) Imogen Ragone, an Alexander Technique teacher in Wilmington, Deleware, talks with Robert Rickover about a challenge that can arise when a student or teacher makes a positive change using Alexander Technique directions. Imogen's website: ImogenRagone.com Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto Canada. Website: AlexanderTechniqueNebraska.com More information about the ...

The Poise Project - Bringing the principles of Alexander Technique to new populations

August 26, 2017 04:00 - 40 minutes - 18.6 MB

Robert Rickover talks with Monika Gross, an Alexander Technique teacher and Executive Director of the Poise Project, about the project and it's first Initiative: "Alexander Technique and Parkinson's." The Poise Project website: ThePoiseProject.org Monika teaches in Asheville and Charlotte North Carolina. Monika's website: FormFitnessFunction.com Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Website: AlexanderTechniqueNebraska.com More information about the Alexander Technique: Alex...

Tips for Presenting the Alexander Technique to Medical Professionals

August 16, 2017 04:00 - 34 minutes - 15.9 MB

(This podcast is primarily intended for Alexander Technique teachers and students) Robert Rickover talks with Dr Anikó Ball, an Alexander Technique teacher and dentist in Melbourne, Australia, about her suggestions for what to do - and not do - when describing the Alexander Technique to doctors, dentists and other medical professionals. Anikó's website: OptimumDentalPosture.com Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Website: AlexanderTechniqueNebraska.com More information ab...

The Alexander Technique and Fitness

August 10, 2017 04:00 - 20 minutes - 9.48 MB

Robert Rickover, an Alexander Technique teacher in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada, talks with Mary Derbyshire, and Alexander Technique teacher in Little Compton, Rhode Island about how she applies Alexander Technique principles to her fitness classes, which are geared primarily to seniors. Mary's website: mderbyshire.com Robert's website: alexandertechniquenebraska.com More information about the Alexander Technique:/alexandertechnique.com You can learn how to support this and other Al...

Osteopathy and the Alexander Technique: Similarities and Differences

July 15, 2017 04:00 - 30 minutes - 13.9 MB

Dr Robert Stalbow, DO, an Osteopath and Alexander Technique teacher in Sydney, Australia, talks with Robert Rickover about these these two modalities and how he uses them in his practice. Dr. Stalbow's website: IntegratedOsteopathy.com.au Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Robert's website: AlexanderTechniqueNebraska.com More general information about the Alexander Technique: AlexanderTechnique.com You can learn how to support this and other Alexander Technique websites ...