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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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Episodes

Very Short Alexander Technique Introduction

November 23, 2015 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.16 MB

Andrea Fedele, an Alexander Technique teacher in Houston, Texas, gives a two and a half minute introduction to the Technique for Houston Matters. The interview was produced by Paige Phelps. Andrea's website AndreaFedele.com Houson Matters website: HoustonMatters.org 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 Acrobats, Dancers - and Everyone Else

November 16, 2015 05:00 - 27 minutes - 12.7 MB

Fabio da Silva, an Alexander Technique teacher, dancer and acrobat in New York City talks with Robert Rickover about ways the Technique helped him maintain his performing arts career and stay healthy and relatively injury-free for the past 20 years. Fabio has been part of the Streb - Extreme Action troupe for several years and is current it's Assistant Artistic Director. Fabio's website: FabioNYC.com Steb's website: Streb.org Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Website: ...

An attorney talks about his experiences with Skype Posture and Movement Coaching

October 22, 2015 04:00 - 14 minutes - 6.72 MB

John Riley, an attorney in Seoul, Korea, talks about his Skype Posture and Movement Coaching sessions, and how they compare with his earlier Alexander Technique lessons, with Robert Rickover. 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 Alexander Technique Principles Can Help You Train your Dog

October 14, 2015 04:00 - 24 minutes - 11.1 MB

Ronit Corry, an Alexander Technique teacher and dog trainer in Santa Barbara, California talks with Robert Rickover about her work using the Technique with dogs, and their owners. Ronit's website: RonitCorry.com Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska. 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

Mind-Body Unity and the Alexander Technique

October 08, 2015 04:00 - 20 minutes - 9.42 MB

John Macy, an Alexander Technique teacher, physical therapst, and owner of Great Plains Pilates and Physical Therapy in Omaha, Nebraska, talks with Robert Rickover about the meaning of Mind-Body Unity and how that relates to the principles of the Alexander Technique. John's website: gppandpt.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 ...

F. Matthias Alexander's lost "Fifth Book"

September 29, 2015 04:00 - 12 minutes - 5.86 MB

Richard Brennan, an Alexander Technique teacher and author in Galway, Ireland talks with Robert Rickover about "Conscious Control in Relation to Human Evolution in Civilization", published by Alexander in 1912 and although rarely seen since, is well worth reading. Richard has recently re-published the book in a paperback edition. The book is available through Richard's website:alexander.ie Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Website: alexandertechniquenebraska.com Mor...

An Alexander Technique student talks about his experiences with Skype Posture and Movement Coaching

September 25, 2015 04:00 - 12 minutes - 5.74 MB

Frank McNellis, a school counselor and Open Focus Trainer in Sarasota, Florida, talks about his Skype Posture and Movement Coaching sessions - which include the use of Alexander Technique Directions as well as Up With GravitySM principles - with Robert Rickover. Robert's website: AlexanderTechniqueNebraska.com More about Up With GravitySM: Up With GravitySM More information about the Alexander Technique: AlexanderTechnique.com You can learn how to support this and other Alexander Techniqu...

Is the Alexander Technique Really Good for Everything? - Part 2

September 14, 2015 04:00 - 20 minutes - 9.44 MB

(This podcast is primarily for Alexander Technique teachers and students.) Jo Ann Widner, an Alexander Technique teacher and nurse living near Richmond Virginia, talks with Robert Rickover about this question, how it relates to the credibility of the Technique, and the implications for how best to describe the Technique. Jo Ann's website: jowidner.com Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto Canada. Website: AlexanderTechniqueNebraska.com More information about the Alexander Technique...

Is the Alexander Technique Really Good for Everything?

September 10, 2015 04:00 - 24 minutes - 11.1 MB

Jo Ann Widner, an Alexander Technique teacher and nurse living near Richmond Virginia, talks with Robert Rickover about this question, and how it relates to the credibility of the Technique. Jo Ann's website: jowidner.com Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto Canada. 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

An Alexander Technique teacher talks about his learning experiences as a student of the Technique

August 18, 2015 04:00 - 28 minutes - 13.3 MB

Andrew McCaan, an Alexander Technique teacher in Chicago, Illinois, talks about his experiences taking lessons in the Technique. Andrew's website: AlexanderAnd.com Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. 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 helped with severe Scoliosis

July 27, 2015 04:00 - 9 minutes - 4.36 MB

Galen Cranz, a retired Professor of Architecture at the University of California, Berkeley talks about how her lessons in the Technique greatly alleviated her scoliosis. Galen later went on to become a teacher of the Alexander Technique. This podcast is the audio version of a 4-part video series, My Personal Journey with Scoliosis, produced by Michael Avery. See all 4 videos here: http://bit.ly/1fDrxDW More information about the Alexander Technique: AlexanderTechnique.com You can learn how...

Why do some students take one or two lessons and then quit even though they - and others - have noticed major benefits?

July 21, 2015 04:00 - 20 minutes - 9.3 MB

(This podcast is primarily for Alexander Technique teachers and students.) Robert Rickover, an Alexander Technique teacher in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada, talks with Mark Josefsberg about this phenomenom. Robert's website: AlexanderTechniqueNebraska.com Mark teaches in New York City. Mark's website: markjosefsberg.com Gereral information about the Technique: AlexanderTechnique.com You can learn how to support this and other Alexander Technique websites at AlexTechExpress.com/support

An Alexander Technique Student talks About his Experiences

July 16, 2015 04:00 - 19 minutes - 9.08 MB

Bryan Todd, President of the marketing firm Perry S. Marshall & Associates, talks about his lessons with Robert Rickover, an Alexander teacher in Lincoln, Nebraska. Perry Marshal website: PerryMarshall.com Robert's website: 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

Gravity, Support and Freedom and the Alexander Technique - 5

July 07, 2015 04:00 - 29 minutes - 13.7 MB

Robert Rickover, an Alexander Technique teacher in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto Canada, talks with Imogen Ragone about ways we can effectively utilize the external forces of nature that operate on our head, our jaw, our eyes and more - gravity, support, and light - using Alexander Technique directions. Robert's website: AlexanderTechniqueNebraska.com Imogen teaches in Wilmington, Delaware. Website: ImogenRagone.com Up With GravitySM information: UpWithGravity.net More podcasts in this serie...

The Art of Freedom for Musicians

June 26, 2015 04:00 - 31 minutes - 14.3 MB

Jennifer Roig-Francoli, an Alexander Technique teacher in Cincinnati, Ohio, talks with Robert Rickover about her new educational program, The Art of Freedom for Musicians. Jennifer's website: ArtOfFreedom.me 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...

Applying Alexander Technique Principles for Recovery and Prevention of Chronic Pain in the Dental Profession

May 27, 2015 04:00 - 23 minutes - 10.8 MB

Dr Anikó Ball, BDSc, a dentist and Alexander Technique teacher trainee in Melbourne, Australia talks with Robert Rickover about ways in which the Technique can help Dentists and Hygienists do their work with greater ease and comfort. Anikó's website: Optimum Dental Posture 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 you Improve your Health and Fitness

May 18, 2015 04:00 - 23 minutes - 10.7 MB

Maria Furriol, an Alexander Technique teacher in Buenos Aires, Argentina, talks with Robert Rickover about ways in which The Alexander Technique can help you exercise more effectively and improve your general health. Maria's website: MariaFurriol.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 Brief History of Alexander Technique Directions

May 11, 2015 04:00 - 29 minutes - 13.4 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, Delaware, talks with Robert Rickover about the evolution of Alexander Technique directions over the years. Imogen's website: ImogenRagone.com Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto Canada. Website: AlexanderTechniqueNebraska.com More information about the Alexander Technique: AlexanderTechnique.com You can...

Living with Ease at the Center of the Universe

April 30, 2015 04:00 - 16 minutes - 7.5 MB

Jennifer Roig-Francoli, an Alexander Technique teacher in Cincinnati, Ohio talks with Robert Rickover about a process that she has been using - "Center of the Universe" - that has helped her students in very simple and practical ways and which anyone can use. Jennifer's website: ArtOfFreedom.me 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 Ale...

Different Styles of Alexander Technique Teaching

April 03, 2015 04:00 - 24 minutes - 11.3 MB

(This podcast is primarily for Alexander Technique teachers and students.) Robert Rickover, an Alexander Technique teacher in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada, talks with Mark Josefsberg about the different approaches to Alexander Technique teaching that a student might experience. Robert's website: AlexanderTechniqueNebraska.com Mark teaches in New York City. Mark's website: markjosefsberg.com Gereral information about the Technique: AlexanderTechnique.com You can learn how to support t...

Lean In to the Alexander Technique

March 26, 2015 04:00 - 23 minutes - 10.9 MB

Robert Rickover, an Alexander Technique teacher in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto Canada, talks with Imogen Ragone about Sheryl Sandberg's best-selling book, Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead and how the Alexander Technique can help women (and men) overcome self confidence issues. Robert's website: AlexanderTechniqueNebraska.com Imogen's website: ImogenRagone.com Imogen's blog on the topic: ImogenRagone.com/feeling-like-a-fraud More information about the Alexander Technique: Alexander...

Gravity, Support and Freedom - and the Alexander Technique - 4

March 19, 2015 04:00 - 23 minutes - 10.6 MB

Robert Rickover, an Alexander Technique teacher in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto Canada, talks with Imogen Ragone about ways we can effectively utilize the external forces of nature that operate on us - gravity, support, and atmospheric pressure - using Alexander Technique directions. Robert's website: AlexanderTechniqueNebraska.com Imogen teaches in Wilmington, Delaware. Website: ImogenRagone.com Up With GravitySM information: UpWithGravity.net More podcasts in this series: BodyLearningCast...

Gravity, Support and Freedom - and the Alexander Technique - 3

March 18, 2015 04:00 - 22 minutes - 10.2 MB

Robert Rickover, an Alexander Technique teacher in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto Canada, talks with Imogen Ragone about the way we are supported by whatever surface we are on at the moment - and about the upward force exerted by the surface which operates on us with the exact strength of the gravitational pull, but in the opposite direction. Robert's website: AlexanderTechniqueNebraska.com Robert's blog on this topic: BodyLearningBlog.com/life-on-earth-where-powerful-forces-collide Imogen te...

Gravity, Support and Freedom and the Alexander Technique - 2

March 17, 2015 04:00 - 21 minutes - 9.77 MB

Robert Rickover, an Alexander Technique teacher in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto Canada, talks with Imogen Ragone about the ways the gravitational force affects our posture, our movement, and our breathing, and how an understanding of those effects relates to some basic Alexander Technique ideas. Robert's website: AlexanderTechniqueNebraska.com Imogen teaches in Wilmington, Delaware. Website: ImogenRagone.com Up With GravitySM information: UpWithGravity.net More podcasts in this series: Body...

Gravity, Support and Freedom - and the Alexander Technique - 1

March 16, 2015 04:00 - 14 minutes - 6.82 MB

Robert Rickover, an Alexander Technique teacher in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto Canada, talks with Imogen Ragone about the history of gravity, and about what we know, and do not know about it, and how it compares with the other fundamental forces of nature. Robert's website: AlexanderTechniqueNebraska.com Imogen teaches in Wilmington, Delaware. Website: ImogenRagone.com More podcasts in this series: BodyLearningCast.com/GravitySupportFreedom More information about the Alexander Technique: A...

A Student talks about her Experiences with Skype Posture and Movement Coaching

March 10, 2015 04:00 - 14 minutes - 6.87 MB

Mavis Curry, a retiree and volunteer teacher in Des Moines, Iowa, talks about her Skype Posture and Movement Coaching sessions - which include the use of Alexander Technique Directions as well as Up With GravitySM principles - with Robert Rickover. Robert's website: AlexanderTechniqueNebraska.com More about Up With GravitySM: Up With GravitySM More information about the Alexander Technique: AlexanderTechnique.com You can learn how to support this and other Alexander Technique websites at A...

The Alexander Technique, Chakra's and Chakra Therapy

March 04, 2015 05:00 - 24 minutes - 11.2 MB

Emily Jeffers, an Alexander Technique teacher and Chakra Therapist in London, England, talks with Robert Rickover about the ways in which these two methods can complement each other. Emily's website: EmilyJeffers.com Robert teahes in Lincoln, Nebraska. Website: AlexanderTechniqueNebraska.com For 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 first Alexander Technique lesson with Ariel Weiss

February 25, 2015 05:00 - 22 minutes - 10.3 MB

(This podcast is primarily for Alexander Technique teachers and students, although others may find it useful.) Ariel Weiss, an Alexander Technique teacher in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, speaks with Imogen Ragone about her approach to teaching a first lesson. Ariel's website: AlexanderTechniquePhiladelphia.com Imogen teaches in Wilmington, Delaware.  Imogen's website:  ImogenRagone.com  For more information about the Alexander Tecnique: AlexanderTechnique.com You can learn how to support th...

How the Alexander Technique can help you Stretch more Effectively

February 18, 2015 05:00 - 23 minutes - 10.9 MB

Rachel Bernsen, an Alexander Technique teacher in New Haven, Connecticut and Rye, New York, talks with Robert Rickover about how Technique can help you get the benefits of stretching without working against yourself by creating excess tension in other parts of your body. Rachel's website: RachelBernsenAT.com Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Website: AlexanderTechniqueNebraska.com More information about the Alexander Technique: AlexanderTechnique.com You can learn ...

How the Alexander Technique can help you Stretch more Effectively

February 18, 2015 05:00 - 23 minutes - 10.9 MB

Rachel Bernsen, an Alexander Technique teacher in New Haven, Connecticut and Rye, New York, talks with Robert Rickover about how Technique can help you get the benefits of stretching without working against yourself by creating excess tension in other parts of your body. Rachel's website: RachelBernsenAT.com Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Website: AlexanderTechniqueNebraska.com More information about the Alexander Technique: AlexanderTechnique.com You can learn ...

Finding the Floor - A Constructive Rest Talk-Through

February 09, 2015 05:00 - 18 minutes - 8.48 MB

Mastaneh Nazarian, an Alexander Technique teacher in Melbourne, Australia provides a guided talk-through of this useful process. Mastaneh's website: rediscoverease.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 first Alexander Technique lesson with Tommy Thompson

February 06, 2015 05:00 - 48 minutes - 22.3 MB

(This podcast is primarily for Alexander Technique teachers and students, although others may find it useful.) Tommy Thompson, an Alexander Technique teacher in Cambridge, Massachusetts, speaks with Imogen Ragone about his approach to teaching a first lesson. Tommy's website: EaseOfBeing.com Imogen teaches in Wilmington, Delaware.  Imogen's website:  ImogenRagone.com  For more information about the Alexander Tecnique: AlexanderTechnique.com You can learn how to support this and other Alexa...

The Power of Doing (Almost) Nothing

February 02, 2015 05:00 - 19 minutes - 9.05 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 the importance of employing as little effort as possible when using Alexander Technique directions. Imogen's website: ImogenRagone.com Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto Canada. Website: AlexanderTechniqueNebraska.com More information about the Alexander Tech...

How to imrove your overall coordination by using your arms and hands more efficiently

January 20, 2015 05:00 - 19 minutes - 8.85 MB

Robert Rickover, an Alexander Technique teacher in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada, talks with Imogen Ragone about a simple way you can use your arms and hands in a manner that promotes an overal improvement in your coordination. Rober't website: AlexanderTechniqueNebraska.com Imogen teaches in Wilmington, Deleware. Website: ImogenRagone.com Ellen Stafford's blog, discussed in this interview: pghforwardandup.com/?p=369 More information about the Alexander Technique: AlexanderTechnique...

Alexander Technique for people with low energy or muscle pain

January 12, 2015 05:00 - 9 minutes - 4.6 MB

Carolyn Nicholls, an Alexander Technique teacher in Brighton, England recorded this to accompany Chapter 4 of the Second Edition of her book Body, Breath and Being. Carolyn's website: alexander-technique-college.com Carolyn's book can be ordered at alextechexpress.com/books/#intro More information about the Alexander Technique: AlexanderTechnique.com You can learn how to support this and other Alexander Technique websites at AlexTechExpress.com/support

Marjorie Barstow's Teaching - 8

January 05, 2015 05:00 - 36 minutes - 16.7 MB

(This podcast is primarily for Alexander Technique teachers and students) Conversation with Robert Rickover and John Macy, both students of the late Marjorie Barstow. Jeremy's website: alexandertechniqueomaha.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 websites at AlexTechExpress.com/support

Movement...Served with a Twist

December 29, 2014 05:00 - 28 minutes - 13.3 MB

John Macy, an Alexander Technique teacher, physical therapist and Certified Pilates Trainer in Omaha, Nebraska, talks with Robert Rickover about the implications of the asymmetrical pulls exerted on us by our viscera and what we can prevent them from interfering with efficient movement. John's website: AlexanderTechniqueOmaha.com He is also the owner of Great Plains Pilates and Physical Therapy in Omaha. Website: gppandpt.com Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Website...

Alexander Technique Teachers' Attitudes - And how they can affect our Teaching

December 22, 2014 05:00 - 32 minutes - 14.7 MB

(This podcast is primarily for Alexander Technique teachers and students) Mastaneh Nazarian, an Alexander Technique teacher in Melbourne, Australia talks with Robert Rickover about how our uncounscious attlitudes can be offputting to our students.. Mastaneh's website: rediscoverease.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 AlexTechExpre...

The teaching of Frank Pierce Jones

December 19, 2014 05:00 - 50 minutes - 23.2 MB

(This interview is primarily for Alexander Technique teachers and students.) Robert Rickover and Tommy Thompson talks about Tommy's lessons and training with Frank Pierce Jones, and about Jones' unique approach to Alexander Technique teaching. Tommy's website: easeofbeing.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

Alexander Technique jargon 101

December 17, 2014 05:00 - 34 minutes - 15.8 MB

(This podcast is primarily for Alexander Technique teachers and students) Mastaneh Nazarian, an Alexander Technique teacher in Melbourne, Australia talks with Robert Rickover about some of the terminology used by Alexander Technique teachers. Mastaneh's website: rediscoverease.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...

Using Skype to help to help people with little or no in-person access to an Alexander Technique teacher

December 15, 2014 05:00 - 27 minutes - 12.7 MB

Robert Rickover, an Alexander Technique teacher in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada, talks with Imogen Ragone about how he uses Skype for posture and movement coaching. Robert's website: AlexanderTechniquenebraska.com Imogen teaches in Wilmington, Deleware. Website: ImogenRagone.com A list of Alexander Technique teacheres who use Skype can be found here: AlexanderTechnique.com/teacher/distancelearning More information about the Alexander Technique: AlexanderTechnique.com You can learn ho...

Let's raise the roof - lifting the soft palate

December 10, 2014 05:00 - 14 minutes - 6.58 MB

(This podcast is primarily for Alexander Technique students and teachers.) Carolyn Nicholls, an Alexander Technique teacher in Brighton, England recorded this short talk to accompany Chapter 11 of the Second Edition of her book Body, Breath and Being. Carolyn's website: alexander-technique-college.com Carolyn's book can be ordered at alextechexpress.com/books/#intro More information about the Alexander Technique: AlexanderTechnique.com You can learn how to support this and other Alexander T...

The Harmful Effects of Backward Sloping Chairs in School Classrooms

December 08, 2014 05:00 - 19 minutes - 9.15 MB

Richard Brennan, an Alexander Technique teacher in Galway, Ireland, and a driving force behind the School Chair's Campaign in Europe, talks with Robert Rickover about the reasons commonly-used backward sloping chairs are so harmufl to school children and what concerned parents can do about this problem. Richard's website: Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Website: alexander.ie Robert's website: alexandertechniquenebraska.com More information about the Alexander Techniqu...

Crawling for grown-ups

December 06, 2014 05:00 - 7 minutes - 3.39 MB

(This podcast is primarily for Alexander Technique students and teachers.) Carolyn Nicholls, an Alexander Technique teacher in Brighton, England recorded this short talk to accompany Chapter 10 of the Second Edition of her book Body, Breath and Being. Carolyn's website: alexander-technique-college.com Carolyn's book can be ordered at alextechexpress.com/books/#intro More information about the Alexander Technique: AlexanderTechnique.com You can learn how to support this and other Alexander T...

Cross-legged Sitting

December 03, 2014 05:00 - 5 minutes - 2.7 MB

(This podcast is primarily for Alexander Technique students and teachers.) Carolyn Nicholls, an Alexander Technique teacher in Brighton, England recorded this short talk to accompany Chapter 9 of the Second Edition of her book Body, Breath and Being. Carolyn's website: alexander-technique-college.com Carolyn's book can be ordered at alextechexpress.com/books/#intro More information about the Alexander Technique: AlexanderTechnique.com You can learn how to support this and other Alexander Te...

Mind, Movement and Music: Sitting and Standing as the Musician's First Technique

December 01, 2014 05:00 - 25 minutes - 11.5 MB

Evangeline Benedetti, a longtime cellist with the New York Philharmonic and teacher of the Alexander Technique in New York City, talks with Robert Rickover about the importance for musicians of learning how to sit and stand well. She also includes a simple and practical exercise to help musicians develop this skill. Evangeline's website: evangelinebenedetti.com Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto Canada. Website: AlexanderTechniqueNebraska.com More information about the Alexand...

Six sided shape: Directing your arms and fingers

November 28, 2014 05:00 - 3 minutes - 1.87 MB

(This podcast is primarily for Alexander Technique students and teachers.) Carolyn Nicholls, an Alexander Technique teacher in Brighton, England recorded this short talk to accompany Chapter 8 of the Second Edition of her book Body, Breath and Being. Carolyn's website: alexander-technique-college.com Carolyn's book can be ordered at alextechexpress.com/books/#intro More information about the Alexander Technique: AlexanderTechnique.com You can learn how to support this and other Alexander Te...

Flexion without tears: Monkey with your hands on the wall

November 24, 2014 05:00 - 7 minutes - 3.31 MB

(This podcast is primarily for Alexander Technique students and teachers.) Carolyn Nicholls, an Alexander Technique teacher in Brighton, England recorded this short talk to accompany Chapter 3 of the Second Edition of her book Body, Breath and Being. Carolyn's website: alexander-technique-college.com Carolyn's book can be ordered at alextechexpress.com/books/#intro More information about the Alexander Technique: AlexanderTechnique.com You can learn how to support this and other Alexander Te...

Alexander Technique Constructive Rest Talk-Through

November 21, 2014 05:00 - 12 minutes - 5.55 MB

Carolyn Nicholls, an Alexander Technique teacher in Brighton, England recorded this to accompany Chapter 1 of the Second Edition of her book Body, Breath and Being. Carolyn's website: alexander-technique-college.com Carolyn's book can be ordered at alextechexpress.com/books/#intro More information about the Alexander Technique: AlexanderTechnique.com You can learn how to support this and other Alexander Technique websites at AlexTechExpress.com/support

Support for Robert Rickover's Alexander Technique Websites

October 28, 2014 04:00 - 7 minutes - 3.47 MB

Mark Josefsberg, an Alexander Technique teacher in New York City, on the general topic of financial support for his websites. Mark's website: markjosefsberg.com The Complete Guide website: AlexanderTechnique.com You can learn how to support this and other Alexander Technique websites at AlexTechExpress.com/support